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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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How do you know if you have a 4 or 6 port?

Newbie here and just wondering how you know if you have a 4 port or 6 port auto?

Mines an 04 with the paddle shifters but have no idea on the 4 or 6 or what the difference is between them?
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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you have a 4 port
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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Don't listen to Dozer he has the year models confused. You have the five port 16x.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Don't listen to Dozer he has the year models confused. You have the five port 16x.


For once actually listen to dozer. just don't listen to him again.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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Yes. You do have a 4port. AT was changed to 6port in 2006
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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mmGilbert is correct.

2004 - 2005 US models = 4 port
2006+ = 6 port

(that of course only applies to the A/T's)
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 01:13 PM
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You have a 4-port automatic with 1 oil cooler; but you have more ft./lbs. of torque than most people with stock manual 6spd sport rx8's.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 09factor


For once actually listen to dozer. Just don't listen to him again.
lmao!
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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To answer the latter half of your question, the difference is the intake ports. The exhaust ports (from what I understand) are the same as the 6-port. Other parties, please feel free to verify/correct.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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Thanks guys. Now that you say it I remember thinking it was weird that it only had one oil cooler on it but the 4 port issue answers that question I guess.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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OMG this isn't a joke
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Darkpoison187
OMG this isn't a joke
No this wasnt a joke I didnt know how to tell and to be honest I did not spend anytime trying to find the answer. I figured it would be easier to start a thread. Besides at least this way you get people leaving some feedback on differences and etc..
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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 11:27 AM
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i have an 04 manual is mine 4 port? sorry noobie as well!
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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 11:32 AM
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i have an 04 manual is mine 4 port? sorry noobie as well!
Only if it's a 5 speed and not sold in the USA originally.
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 04:51 PM
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I have an 04 6 speed manual originally sold in the US. Is it a 4 or a 6 port? Noob here too lol
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 06:13 PM
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All US market manual transmission cars were originally sold with six port engines. Some people have inadvertently purchased used cars with a four port JDM engine. 99.9% of the time you have a six port.

These photos can help

Six port, extra air intakes are circled


Four port




No extra air intakes

Last edited by BigBadChris; Aug 3, 2016 at 06:18 PM.
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBadChris
All US market manual transmission cars were originally sold with six port engines. Some people have inadvertently purchased used cars with a four port JDM engine. 99.9% of the time you have a six port.

These photos can help

Six port, extra air intakes are circled


Four port




No extra air intakes
Thanks man!!!!
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Old Oct 29, 2020 | 12:22 PM
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Hi guys, a newb here, Recently bought a 2007 Auto transmission RX-8. Is it a 6 port or a 4 port?
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Old Oct 29, 2020 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by crteezy
Hi guys, a newb here, Recently bought a 2007 Auto transmission RX-8. Is it a 6 port or a 4 port?
04-05 autos are 4 port, 06+ autos are all 6 port
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Old Jan 26, 2023 | 09:34 AM
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Newbie here, I have a 2007 mazda rx8 sport Left hand drive, 6-speed manual, would I have a 4 port or a 6 port?
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Old Jan 26, 2023 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by PuggyBoi
Newbie here, I have a 2007 mazda rx8 sport Left hand drive, 6-speed manual, would I have a 4 port or a 6 port?
post #16 and #19 both answered this along with several others above
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