Change Cold air intake yourself ?
03-21-2011, 09:48 AM
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Change Cold air intake yourself ?
Hi, i bought my rx8 6 months ago, very nice all good never flooded since and done oil filter every 5k miles adding oil every 2k. I have 89k kilometers on it and no problem so far, so i am searching for little boost nothing too expansive so i though of a cold air intake and a test pipe for a bit more torque and hp but i also want a more agressive sound. I have few question about those change and im pretty new to this forum and i dont know if i am at the right place to post.
my questions are :
1- is it safe to change the cold air intake on the rx8 using aftermarket because one of my friends told me to go at the dealer to do it but they are charging me 1000 canadian $ for the intake and the mech job. So im searching for someone who has bought a cold air intake on ebay or another website and that dosent had problem so far like idle problem and etc. and how did u replace it? did u keep the old air sensor or bought a new one ?
2- is the test pipe worth it ? for 300$~
3- what other safe improvement can i do on my 8 in the cheap range
my questions are :
1- is it safe to change the cold air intake on the rx8 using aftermarket because one of my friends told me to go at the dealer to do it but they are charging me 1000 canadian $ for the intake and the mech job. So im searching for someone who has bought a cold air intake on ebay or another website and that dosent had problem so far like idle problem and etc. and how did u replace it? did u keep the old air sensor or bought a new one ?
2- is the test pipe worth it ? for 300$~
3- what other safe improvement can i do on my 8 in the cheap range
03-21-2011, 10:05 AM
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Hi, i bought my rx8 6 months ago, very nice all good never flooded since and done oil filter every 5k miles adding oil every 2k. I have 89k kilometers on it and no problem so far, so i am searching for little boost nothing too expansive so i though of a cold air intake and a test pipe for a bit more torque and hp but i also want a more agressive sound. I have few question about those change and im pretty new to this forum and i dont know if i am at the right place to post.
my questions are :
1- is it safe to change the cold air intake on the rx8 using aftermarket because one of my friends told me to go at the dealer to do it but they are charging me 1000 canadian $ for the intake and the mech job. So im searching for someone who has bought a cold air intake on ebay or another website and that dosent had problem so far like idle problem and etc. and how did u replace it? did u keep the old air sensor or bought a new one ?
2- is the test pipe worth it ? for 300$~
3- what other safe improvement can i do on my 8 in the cheap range
my questions are :
1- is it safe to change the cold air intake on the rx8 using aftermarket because one of my friends told me to go at the dealer to do it but they are charging me 1000 canadian $ for the intake and the mech job. So im searching for someone who has bought a cold air intake on ebay or another website and that dosent had problem so far like idle problem and etc. and how did u replace it? did u keep the old air sensor or bought a new one ?
2- is the test pipe worth it ? for 300$~
3- what other safe improvement can i do on my 8 in the cheap range
2. depends. for me. no
3. Cheap? go buy another car.
Again, SEARCH.
03-21-2011, 10:43 AM
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You can install an AEM intake on your own in less than 3 hours (the first time).
Test pipes are loud. Get a resonated midpipe.
Cheap reliability mods? Good synthetic oil, BHR ignition, reinforced clutch pedal and Mazmart's water pump if your car sees plenty of high rpm fun.
All that stuff together costs around 1000$.
Test pipes are loud. Get a resonated midpipe.
Cheap reliability mods? Good synthetic oil, BHR ignition, reinforced clutch pedal and Mazmart's water pump if your car sees plenty of high rpm fun.
All that stuff together costs around 1000$.
03-21-2011, 11:35 AM
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ok i saw the water pump and i wonder if its hard to install, well il check but for the moment il buy an oem cold air intake for rx8 2004 with a mid resonated pipe or somethin like that.
thanks
thanks
03-21-2011, 11:50 AM
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I zoom therefore I am.
the least expensive mod you can do to a manual rx8 is the axial flow engineering short shifter. It will make the biggest difference to the feel of the car over any other mod in it's price range.
03-21-2011, 12:48 PM
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to be honest, you won't notice many gains for the amount of money you have to spend.
read these
FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/rx-8-faq-please-read-before-posting-959/
New and Potential Owner’s, Start Here https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
Congratulations, you got an 8 https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/congratulations-you-got-8-a-202548/
New Owner FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...&highlight=FAQ
Also, make sure you read the “stickies” in each sub-forum
read these
FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/rx-8-faq-please-read-before-posting-959/
New and Potential Owner’s, Start Here https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
Congratulations, you got an 8 https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/congratulations-you-got-8-a-202548/
New Owner FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...&highlight=FAQ
Also, make sure you read the “stickies” in each sub-forum
03-21-2011, 01:07 PM
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It makes the transitioning from gear to gear feel like a bolt action rifle (so everyone says). It won't improve anything other than feel. And that's why I think people like the mod, because everything about this car "feels" great
A reason why you're getting flamed is because people ask these questions all the time, and answers to them can be found easily by either using the search function, or else reading the stickies in the sub-forums. And, doing your own research will open up a broader range of knowledge to you about this car, making you love it all the more
03-21-2011, 01:18 PM
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Well i just did some research on the forum and called Action performence and they told me to start with a AEM cold air intake for 360$ and a test pipe for 200$, they told me to consider "flashing the chip" wonder if its good for the engine and i dont want to use more gaz, this car drink so much.
03-21-2011, 03:55 PM
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03-23-2011, 09:32 AM
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Alright so the unichip is not good catched that. But what about flashing the chip ?
I just bought a test pipe from ebay
http://cgi.ebay.ca/OBX-Exhaust-Cat-D...5b3504e9#payId
and i was wondering if a short ram is good because i can have one for 200$ seems to be good tho but you guys know better than me.
http://www.carid.com/2003-mazda-rx-8...ke-119354.html
I just bought a test pipe from ebay
http://cgi.ebay.ca/OBX-Exhaust-Cat-D...5b3504e9#payId
and i was wondering if a short ram is good because i can have one for 200$ seems to be good tho but you guys know better than me.
http://www.carid.com/2003-mazda-rx-8...ke-119354.html
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03-23-2011, 11:57 AM
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Good grief dude .... really you need to slow down and do some reading.
If you go and install that test pipe ... I predict your very next post will be "How do I get rid of this cel?"
I don't like that short ram ... the Cold Air intake on the RX8 is very good to start with .. you at the very least want another good Cold Air Intake like the AEM or Mazdaspeed. That short ram intake will only suck hot engine bay air and that does suck.
Racing beat does the chip flashing thing ... and So does the Cobb AP with the Mazda Maniac Custom Service. I recommend one of those solutions.
I may also be putting up my nitrous kit for sale .... if my buddy doesn't install it on his lawn tractor
If you go and install that test pipe ... I predict your very next post will be "How do I get rid of this cel?"
I don't like that short ram ... the Cold Air intake on the RX8 is very good to start with .. you at the very least want another good Cold Air Intake like the AEM or Mazdaspeed. That short ram intake will only suck hot engine bay air and that does suck.
Racing beat does the chip flashing thing ... and So does the Cobb AP with the Mazda Maniac Custom Service. I recommend one of those solutions.
I may also be putting up my nitrous kit for sale .... if my buddy doesn't install it on his lawn tractor