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cwbruck 12-16-2012 06:46 PM

Intake and Exhaust Mod?
 
Hey folks.
I have a manual transmission 2009 RX-8 with about 36,000miles on it. I'm looking to modify its intake and exhaust. What's the best brands/models out there?

EricB 12-16-2012 07:13 PM

SE.ARch brand seems to be what everybody is doing nowadays.

Unoriginalusername 12-16-2012 07:16 PM


Originally Posted by EricB (Post 4396884)
SE.ARch brand seems to be what everybody is doing nowadays.

over rated, stickers are cheaper and made my rx8 fly :naughty:

Johnvx1k 12-16-2012 07:16 PM


Originally Posted by EricB (Post 4396884)
SE.ARch brand seems to be what everybody is doing nowadays.

Oh I see what ya did there ;). Old joke but oh so ture haha. OP read the stickies and you will see that intake and exhaust will not do much for power, but is more about the sound/look you want. Just go with a reputable brand and research the sound.

invasion08 12-16-2012 08:18 PM

Racing Beat

Moby 12-17-2012 03:20 PM

The pretty much the only intake that'll help is the AEM intake. As for exhausts you can pretty much get anything, but only Racing Beat makes an S2 specific catback.

EricB 12-17-2012 04:43 PM


Originally Posted by Moby (Post 4397251)
1.The pretty much the only intake that'll help is the AEM intake.
2. As for exhausts you can pretty much get anything,
3. but only Racing Beat makes an S2 specific catback.

1. partially true.
2. true
3. wildly inaccurate.

xexok 12-17-2012 05:44 PM

I would say only racing beat makes an affordable catback for the s2. Everything else you have to order from Japan right?

Moby 12-17-2012 09:11 PM


Originally Posted by EricB (Post 4397274)
1. partially true.
2. true
3. wildly inaccurate.

Given that the OP is asking about a very general topic, I really doubt he's gonna get a catback from Japan. As far as most people on the S2 forum, the Racing Beat catback is the only realistic option designed for the S2 8.

EricB 12-17-2012 11:36 PM


Originally Posted by xexok (Post 4397280)
I would say only racing beat makes an affordable catback for the s2. Everything else you have to order from Japan right?

agreed.

here is the link for Japanese exhausts.

JDM Japanese Auto Parts specialists | japanparts.com


Originally Posted by Moby (Post 4397356)
Given that the OP is asking about a very general topic, I really doubt he's gonna get a catback from Japan. As far as most people on the S2 forum, the Racing Beat catback is the only realistic option designed for the S2 8.

you never know, theres no need to make a reply in a thread with false information, it just leads to more confusion when a noob searches (yes, 7% actually search before posting a new thread)

and with $100-200 you can even make an exhaust from a WRX fit the rx8.

rx7guy27 12-30-2012 12:10 PM

I have the Turbo-XS full exhaust on my car straight bolt on only had to change the rear hangers that you can pick up at any autozone....I have a 2010 R3, i love this exhaust......

ShinkaEvo 12-30-2012 12:29 PM

intake and exhaust are so 60s, the cool kids are using windshield wiper that gains 50+hp.

cwbruck 01-09-2013 04:33 PM

So, What about Billy Boat Performance Exhaust? Does anyone have experience with it? Ultimately I'd like an improvement in performance/HP but I wouldn't mind a nice low sound at idle, too.

Moby 01-09-2013 05:00 PM

No catback will get you noticeable gains. I don't have any first hand experience with the B&B exhaust but from a clip on YouTube it sounds pretty nice.

cwbruck 01-09-2013 05:29 PM

What about methods of forced induction? Turbo Charger or Supercharger?

Moby 01-09-2013 07:30 PM


Originally Posted by cwbruck (Post 4407020)
What about methods of forced induction? Turbo Charger or Supercharger?

Have fun tuning it.

Emery_ 01-09-2013 08:34 PM


Originally Posted by wcs (Post 4407026)
Mmmmm never been done

You would be the first

In theory it should produce huge gains


:rofl:

godesshunter 01-09-2013 08:51 PM


Originally Posted by cwbruck (Post 4407020)
What about methods of forced induction? Turbo Charger or Supercharger?

What about them? What are you asking? TC and SC are not mythological magazine items. They do exist.


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