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Much needed update for the thread: RX-8 aftermarket exhausts SUMMARY
I don't know if people just don't see the thread there anymore, but if it is to remain a sticky thread, the least you can do is update the links and information in it. Some of the information is no longer accurate and some of the videos are no longer available. Just want you guys know what is going on.
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Good point. But, that thread was put together by a volunteer and no one has since maintained it. Are you volunteering or interested in updating it? :)
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I might try to put something together, unless bobclevenger wants to step up to the plate. One suggestion I want to make different is the manufacturers' hp claims. Racing Beat has proved that not much could be had from a cat-back exhaust (3hp tops from their engine dyno readings. The engine gained 4hp when it was run without a muffler or catylitic converter), so I think outrageous claims like 22hp, for example should be left out of the revised thread. Something that I would add is the weight of the whole exhaust unit (because if no hp could be gained, the least we could take advantage of is the reduction of weight.).
That is all I can think of right now, and again, I would attempt to do a write up but I am not the most computer literate person here so I will have some difficulties to accomplish it.
Originally Posted by BobClevenger
OK, here is what I have found so far, all in one place.:)
First, the sound of a stock RX-8 -- click here http://www.bobclevenger.com/rx-8/stock.jpg Second, "Header-back" systems -- these are NOT street-legal: Greddy: Price is about $1000 for complete system. Greddy claims a 22HP increase over stock for this. Click here for info B&B: Price is about $950 for the cat-back system plus the race pipe. Vivid Racing claims a 19 HP increase over stock (unknown if this is with or w/o cat). Click here for info Click here for video clip Third, Street-legal systems with cat. If the info isn't there, I didn't find it. If anyone has any more info on an exhaust system for the RX-8 please e-mail me at bob@bobclevenger.com and I will add it to this post. That way we keep all the exhaust info in one place.:) On to the exhaust systems! Autoexe: Price is about $1100 Click here for photo Click here for info B&B: Price is about $700. Vivid Racing claims a 19 HP increase over stock (unknown if this is with or w/o cat). Click here for info Click here for video clip Borla: Price is about $600. Borla claims 11.5 HP gain over stock. Click here for sound clip Click here for Borla website Greddy: Price is about $625 Click here for photos Click here for dyno charts Click here for video clips HKS: Price is about $1300. HKS claims 9 HP gain over stock. Click here for info Click here for a video clip. Hymee's cat-back system Dyno test to come Click here for info and photos. JIC: Price is about $1700 for Titanium and about $900 for Stainless Steel. JIC claims 5 HP gain over stock Click here for info Magnaflow: Info in this thread Click here for sound clip Thanks to Zoom Zoom for letting me record his exhaust. Sounds nice! Racing Beat: Coming soon Click here for info Rotary Extreme: Price is about $600 Click here for info Video clip is available from this site. RX8store: Price is about $575 Click here for info Click here for a sound clip. Spintech: Price is about $550 I have the first production unit on my RX-8. Dyno testing will be done after 1 January 2004. Click here for photos and a sound clip of this exhaust being driven. Click here for manufacturer's website |
Pretty sure Bob is gone and/or will not object. I stuck the text of his original thread in your reply above so you can commence to cleaning it up and implementing the GOOD changes you're suggesting. Just click on "edit" your post above, then work within the {quote} {/quote} tags.
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Originally Posted by Omicron
Pretty sure Bob is gone and/or will not object. I stuck the text of his original thread in your reply above so you can commence to cleaning it up and implementing the GOOD changes you're suggesting. Just click on "edit" your post above, then work within the {quote} {/quote} tags.
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bobs a busy guy...his posts are always greatly appreciated (unlike mine ;))
I will try to get a hold of him...see what is up |
Thanks Omicron, you have just made my job a whole lot easier. I will edit it as I see fit. It will take a bit of time since I will have to do a whole lot of searching on the forum and on the internet to gather all the information. Any of you guys reading this can help me with your suggestions and technical know-how. Afterall, this is OUR forum and not just mine. I just want to state that this isn't meant to put Bob down by any means. If he wants to step in at anytime and take over, he can.
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Originally Posted by truemagellen
bobs a busy guy...his posts are always greatly appreciated (unlike mine ;))
I will try to get a hold of him...see what is up |
Originally Posted by moRotorMotor
Thanks Omicron, you have just made my job a whole lot easier. I will edit it as I see fit. It will take a bit of time since I will have to do a whole lot of searching on the forum and on the internet to gather all the information. Any of you guys reading this can help me with your suggestions and technical know-how. Afterall, this is OUR forum and not just mine. I just want to state that this isn't meant to put Bob down by any means. If he wants to step in at anytime and take over, he can.
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Originally Posted by Aoshi Shinomori
Where did he go?
By the way, if we are talking about "much-needed updates" the RX-8 FAQ thread certainly could use some update considering that the last change is from 10/08/2002 :eek: |
There is a link to dyno results for the Hymee.
http://rx8.hymee.com/images/RX8Chass...reAndAfter.jpg Cheers, Hymee. |
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