Hi
I have been a member on here for a good while but I haven't really introduced myself so I would like to say hi from the UK, its good to be part of such a cool club with the coolest car around


Antony

 

Hello Antony, Im from the UK too!

and yes, it is good to be part of this club and own one of these cars

Jordan

 

Awesome, I am from South wales.

This maybe a daft question but does your exhaust make this sound?


Cheers

Antony

 

nothing rx8 related is a daft question but no, mine doesnt, could it be your catalytic converter?

 

Hi
Thanks for the reply, the noise comes from the front where the actual engine is. I examined the cat when I changed the manifold (as I assumed the manifold had cracked) and the cat was in perfect order was no loose parts.

Could it be a bad coil? Perhaps not a complete burn from one rotor?

Thanks

Antony

 

Welcome :D

 

 

No, it don't sound normal. Infact to me it don't even sound like its exhaust related.

Does the sound disappear at all when you go at high speeds?
Does it get louder with higher rpms?
It could just be one of the belts under the hood or the pulleys.

 

Hi
Thanks for the reply.
It is only apparent at low rpms (3000 or less) and under load.
I am thinking maybe a vac leak right on the lower manifold to rotor housing joint?
I am also going to check that all spark plugs are firing properly and are not fouled.

Thanks

Antony

 

Hi from the UK too.
I'm in the Midlands and have noticed a few RX8s popping up around our area