I know this has probably been asked before, but I was wondering if anyone knows when a supercharger kit will become available. I've found a few site that claim they're "coming soon for the rx-8"

Has anyone done this ?

a friend of mine was also telling me that as long as a certified mechanic installs the supercharger it's still covered under warranty, is this true?

I love my 8, just wish it had a bit more power.

also, where is a good site to get accesories?

 

Check the Mazdaspeed/Aftermarket performance. This topic gets talked about CONSTANTLY there.

 

I saw a magazine today that compared the Mazdaspeed RX8 to a Fairlady350Z. They talked about word of a possible supercharged version to come, but as always that is just speculation. I have yet to get my RX8 and have been waiting until this summer to see if a supercharged or turbocharged version will be coming out. I don't think I can hold out much longer though.

 

TO be honest... I wouldn't hold my breath. After someone else brought up the topic in relation to a new RX-7 coming out... I have thought about it in terms of a Mazdaspeed RX-8.

Get this...

In Japan they have already released a limited edition MS RX-8. They are getting ready to released a new one... B-Spec (the other was A-Spec). It sure doesn't look like they are thinking about releasing a S/C model in Japan. But you never do know...

There is the marketing concern of overlap between the RX-8 and RX-7 particularly if a T/C or S/C RE is used in the 7 and MS 8. The prices will be very similar. Sales problems. NOw here I predict no MS RX-8, where are the other person predicts no RX-7. The RX-8 sells, but it's not selling like hot cakes in Japan. All FC and FD fans want a new RX-7... not an N/A 8. All forcasting, etc. magazines I've read only talk about the upcoming RX-7. No word of a MS-RX-8 at all.

I think a t/C or S/C 7 will net more JDM sales than a FI MS 8. i think the same holds true in the US...

 

I have pretty much given up on the chance of a s/c or t/c rx8 being developed (it would be nice though). Anyway, I too am dreaming of a RX8 and will be happy enough with the perfomance that it already has. I can always look for an aftermarket solution to my desire for more hp once I get my very own 8.

 

No reason to give up on the dream... FI kits are a'comin, no question. Only thing is, will MAZDA come out with one?

 

What about warrantees? I don't mind upgrading my 8, I'm just concerned about warrantees,

also, it would be wise to upgrade the clutch if you put a SC or TC right? I'd imagine the stock clutch might have problems with the extra strain, ... is there anything else that should be upgraded?

It's just kinda silly, I hear they'll be releasing a new mazda6 thats tc,

so, the Mazda6 will be faster than the Rx-8?

 

the main reason why i want forced induction is sound over proformance, my friend said you can put a blowoff valve in a s/c is that true?i though s/c were pullies and stuff

 

oh yea another dumb question can you use a intercooler on a s/c?

 

Yea I've seen intercoolers on an S/C, but they're called aftercoolers though.

I saw a black NSX with it, while I was crusin around with my girl at the beach and he was messin with my 8, I got mad I went home and took my DSM and waxed him.

 

i read this in a chinese paper on the cars page the other day, it says mazda speed rx-8 are not going to be turbo charged, but it's gonna be 3 rotors other than 2, have any one see, or hear anything about it yet?

 

Mazda has already said they won't be making a 3 rotor.

 

Do a search here on Procharger. You will find treads discussing a system that is now available.

 

Do you guys really need a kit? Can't you just get a charger and hook it up? I always thought the Supercharger only affected the intake, so I would think it would be easy to make just about any supercharger work. Even if the gains arent great, we need to break the ice here!!

 

That's how you make your engine go POP!

Be patient grasshopper. Good things come to those who can wait.

 

A supercharged 8, that is a great idea.

 

Holy thread bump batman

 

only if you aren't interested in the maximum possible FI performance ...

 

Drunk posting again Rote?
You didn't notice the 8 year thread bump you just did?

lol

 

I saw a magazine today that compared the Mazdaspeed RX8 to a Fairlady350Z.

 

and?