Notices
Series I Tech Garage The place to discuss anything technical about the RX-8 that doesn't fit into any of the categories below.

Intake systems

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jul 25, 2009 | 04:28 PM
  #1  
mikes-rx8's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: louisville ky
Intake systems

I have a 04 titanium Gray 6 speed rx8..was thinking about getting the K&N intake system but ive heard people say that the stock intake is almost just as good and the K&N would not make much difference..Right now I have the K&N drop in air filter which does make a difference over the mazda filter..any thoughts would be welcomed.
Reply
Old Jul 25, 2009 | 04:32 PM
  #2  
BlackRX82006's Avatar
Pedobear approved
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,071
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix, AZ
Aem!
Reply
Old Jul 25, 2009 | 04:34 PM
  #3  
Brettus's Avatar
Boosted Kiwi
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 20,856
Likes: 1,806
From: Y-cat-o NZ
Stock is just as good . AEM and RB are the favoured intakes around here but neither of those make much of a difference either .

Lear how to search - there is heaps of info on this subject on here .
Reply
Old Jul 25, 2009 | 04:36 PM
  #4  
BlackRX82006's Avatar
Pedobear approved
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,071
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix, AZ
He speaks the truth. If it's your first mod, I'd recommend just sticking with the stock intake for now Or buy the intake, midpipe, and catback all together.
Reply
Old Jul 25, 2009 | 04:54 PM
  #5  
mikes-rx8's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: louisville ky
thanks guys

Thanks for the info..what would be a good mod to give me more perfomence..Right now the only thing I have is the K&N drop in filter..
Reply
Old Jul 25, 2009 | 05:20 PM
  #6  
rodjonathan's Avatar
silent assasin
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,398
Likes: 1
From: Houston
do the baffle mod it helps a little i believe never tried it i got aem love the sound
Reply
Old Jul 25, 2009 | 05:29 PM
  #7  
hondawso's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
get the injen sp that what i got nice sound and could feel torquer
Reply
Old Jul 25, 2009 | 06:08 PM
  #8  
Brettus's Avatar
Boosted Kiwi
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 20,856
Likes: 1,806
From: Y-cat-o NZ
Originally Posted by mikes-rx8
Thanks for the info..what would be a good mod to give me more perfomence..Right now the only thing I have is the K&N drop in filter..
Access port and catless midpipe are about the best bang/buck

OR
See link below LOL
Reply
Old Jul 25, 2009 | 07:59 PM
  #9  
heyarnold69's Avatar
Rotary wanabee
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,978
Likes: 0
From: Long Island, NY
As a man who has had every intake ... its true... but it helps alot when you have a midpipe and cobb
Reply
Old Jul 25, 2009 | 08:06 PM
  #10  
Razz1's Avatar
Mu ha.. ha...
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 14,361
Likes: 3
From: Cali
Flywheel and driving lessons at HDPE
Reply
Old Jul 25, 2009 | 08:12 PM
  #11  
shaunv74's Avatar
Power!!
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 4,412
Likes: 3
From: Sunny See attle
BHR ignition coil upgrade. You never have to worry about coils again.
Reply
Old Jul 25, 2009 | 10:23 PM
  #12  
nycgps's Avatar
Out of NYC
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 19,881
Likes: 36
From: Planet Earth
if u want performance. dont do anything to your stock intake. your drop in filter is good enough.

Hmm, save a bit more money and go for a "good" exhaust instead.
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2009 | 10:29 PM
  #13  
Razz1's Avatar
Mu ha.. ha...
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 14,361
Likes: 3
From: Cali
HDPE lessons are the best.
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2009 | 06:24 PM
  #14  
04RX8man's Avatar
Rotary Powered Countryboy
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 4,811
Likes: 1
From: Pittsburgh
I'd say midpipe and AP also would be best bang for buck


oh and the stock airbox mod....
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2009 | 06:26 PM
  #15  
Spinning Sushi's Avatar
I <3 Sushi
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,967
Likes: 4
From: SoCal
Did someone mention my OEM intake airbox mod?

CLICK HERE OEM Intake Airbox Mod CLICK HERE

Reply
Old Jul 27, 2009 | 07:27 PM
  #16  
04RX8man's Avatar
Rotary Powered Countryboy
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 4,811
Likes: 1
From: Pittsburgh
^yes I belive someone did!...u should just put that link in your signature!
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
WranglerFan
New Member Forum
9
Aug 21, 2022 01:29 PM
WranglerFan
New Member Forum
4
Nov 5, 2017 09:35 AM
Ovr-9000
Series I Trouble Shooting
23
Apr 7, 2016 11:19 PM
yapakanichi
Series I Tech Garage
20
Sep 10, 2015 07:17 AM
Colon Terminus
RX-8 Discussion
7
Sep 8, 2015 07:23 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:44 AM.