All the possible useless mods and $10,000
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All the possible useless mods and $10,000
So I've read for several hours and it seems as of 2012 there were no mods for series 2 RX8 worth buying to improve power unless you have an extra engine for when you blow the one you're trying to improve, and at least $10,000 to start. Is that still about right? Or has something changed in the last few years that I'm unaware of?
I've had three stock 8s. And to be honest, I'm just looking for a little more excitement than what stock gives. Any suggestions?
I've had three stock 8s. And to be honest, I'm just looking for a little more excitement than what stock gives. Any suggestions?
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I mean, if you've got a relatively healthy engine and $1500 you could do a nitrous setup for an extra 50 WHP on demand. If you're really looking to get into real power with a Renny though you're gonna have to do some work. It's a high compression rotary, pretty much at it's limits for power without any real assistance. That's not saying it can't be done, it is saying that pretty much everything else out there is really gonna require some footwork, elbow grease, and a bit of cash.
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A good nitrous set up wouldn't be a bad idea. I have a full kit, minus the fuel tap.(currently on its way from BHR.) Includes 2-6 second controller, purge kit, blow down. 10 lb bottle with heater. Switch for heater, button for BAM NAWWSS! And throttle body spacer. I spent 1240 ish for my nitrous setup. And the last piece I'll probably buy, is an automatic bottle opener.
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So I've read for several hours and it seems as of 2012 there were no mods for series 2 RX8 worth buying to improve power unless you have an extra engine for when you blow the one you're trying to improve, and at least $10,000 to start. Is that still about right? Or has something changed in the last few years that I'm unaware of?
I've had three stock 8s. And to be honest, I'm just looking for a little more excitement than what stock gives. Any suggestions?
I've had three stock 8s. And to be honest, I'm just looking for a little more excitement than what stock gives. Any suggestions?
On the flipside, depending on your goals, weight reduction is much cheaper and easy to start with. Else suspension upgrades, that should be plenty exciting if you're into turning corners.
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Hey thanks. Sorry. I lost the post. Haha. I was just hoping for a little more power than the stock R3 because I've outgrown the driving experience a little. I've pushed it to its limits (and gone over the edge enough to know the limits). I'm a confident operator of the car. Now I'm ready for what's next and I don't want to move to a different car. But I worry that mods will decrease engine life and provide little improvement for a lot of money spent.
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Damn it
I mean, if you've got a relatively healthy engine and $1500 you could do a nitrous setup for an extra 50 WHP on demand. If you're really looking to get into real power with a Renny though you're gonna have to do some work. It's a high compression rotary, pretty much at it's limits for power without any real assistance. That's not saying it can't be done, it is saying that pretty much everything else out there is really gonna require some footwork, elbow grease, and a bit of cash.
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Hmmm
A good nitrous set up wouldn't be a bad idea. I have a full kit, minus the fuel tap.(currently on its way from BHR.) Includes 2-6 second controller, purge kit, blow down. 10 lb bottle with heater. Switch for heater, button for BAM NAWWSS! And throttle body spacer. I spent 1240 ish for my nitrous setup. And the last piece I'll probably buy, is an automatic bottle opener.
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Corners
Mazda didn't leave much on the table with this one. The only real path is boost, be it turbo or supercharger, but that requires a large investment to do correctly. It need not be an engine killer, but it will become one if corners are cut.
On the flipside, depending on your goals, weight reduction is much cheaper and easy to start with. Else suspension upgrades, that should be plenty exciting if you're into turning corners.
On the flipside, depending on your goals, weight reduction is much cheaper and easy to start with. Else suspension upgrades, that should be plenty exciting if you're into turning corners.
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Lol
A bit of a snap judgement but how about driver mods before car mods... https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...rashed-263353/
Or, was the bumper not your fault?
Or, was the bumper not your fault?
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op i ran n02 for a few years (travis has my kit fs)
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if you're bored with the car move one to something else. even with all the effort for a boost to get 300- 350 hp isn't too exciting vs. cost and effort. read through some build threads to motivate you into something else.
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Well said
Also the monetary logic is this:
$4000 for upgrades (I know that's low), and $4000 for a new engine later is still cheaper than another car that's good enough. This one is paid off.
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Life After 8K RPM....
I've had the stock 04 Renny for 2 years pushed it to its limit on the daily, tracked it upgraded the suspension and it made quiet some difference., overall it helped me become a better driver.
Now I have had my 06 Ported Renny for a year, with full 3' header back, intake, upgraded suspension, cobb tune it made 226ish at the wheels. It's definitely more responsive than the stock renny however, I find myself thirsty for more performance at this point. Based on my research, you can boost your rx8 on a safe tune with 300-330 whp for under $7k even if you don't move a finger yourself..
I've driven in a 305 whp rx8 and the car felt like a beast..
Correct me if Im wrong, I am still researching and trying to figure out the best way to boost my car :-)
Now I have had my 06 Ported Renny for a year, with full 3' header back, intake, upgraded suspension, cobb tune it made 226ish at the wheels. It's definitely more responsive than the stock renny however, I find myself thirsty for more performance at this point. Based on my research, you can boost your rx8 on a safe tune with 300-330 whp for under $7k even if you don't move a finger yourself..
I've driven in a 305 whp rx8 and the car felt like a beast..
Correct me if Im wrong, I am still researching and trying to figure out the best way to boost my car :-)
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Protech Performance
I've had the stock 04 Renny for 2 years pushed it to its limit on the daily, tracked it upgraded the suspension and it made quiet some difference., overall it helped me become a better driver.
Now I have had my 06 Ported Renny for a year, with full 3' header back, intake, upgraded suspension, cobb tune it made 226ish at the wheels. It's definitely more responsive than the stock renny however, I find myself thirsty for more performance at this point. Based on my research, you can boost your rx8 on a safe tune with 300-330 whp for under $7k even if you don't move a finger yourself..
I've driven in a 305 whp rx8 and the car felt like a beast..
Correct me if Im wrong, I am still researching and trying to figure out the best way to boost my car :-)
Now I have had my 06 Ported Renny for a year, with full 3' header back, intake, upgraded suspension, cobb tune it made 226ish at the wheels. It's definitely more responsive than the stock renny however, I find myself thirsty for more performance at this point. Based on my research, you can boost your rx8 on a safe tune with 300-330 whp for under $7k even if you don't move a finger yourself..
I've driven in a 305 whp rx8 and the car felt like a beast..
Correct me if Im wrong, I am still researching and trying to figure out the best way to boost my car :-)
Protech Performance that seems legit. About $7000 to get the additional 90-100 horsepower. Kit comes with a lot of parts.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/protech-performance-rx-8-turbo-specialty-file
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Life After 8K RPM....
I've been reading about a turbo kit by
Protech Performance that seems legit. About $7000 to get the additional 90-100 horsepower. Kit comes with a lot of parts.
Protech Performance RX-8 Turbo - Specialty File - Car and Driver
Protech Performance that seems legit. About $7000 to get the additional 90-100 horsepower. Kit comes with a lot of parts.
Protech Performance RX-8 Turbo - Specialty File - Car and Driver
Esmeril Racing HP Turbo Kit for Mazda RX-8 - Mazdaparts.com
I have also found Turblown top mount promising 425 RWHP costs $6800 but it also includes bhr ignition and ACT clutch..
Turblown Top Mount Rx-8 Turbo System - Turblown Engineering
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Life After 8K RPM....
Also came across Rx8Performance Turbo kit offers 350 RWHP costs $6400
RX8Performance Turbo Kit by RX-8 Performance | RX8Performance.com
I know Greddy made bolt on kits for our cars, then MazdaManiac had an upgraded Greddy kit and they both are discontinued.
The above kits look and sound good on the manufacturer's page and their legitimacy is still a question. so hopefully some experienced members will chime in...
RX8Performance Turbo Kit by RX-8 Performance | RX8Performance.com
I know Greddy made bolt on kits for our cars, then MazdaManiac had an upgraded Greddy kit and they both are discontinued.
The above kits look and sound good on the manufacturer's page and their legitimacy is still a question. so hopefully some experienced members will chime in...
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Turbos
As a manufacturer Greddy has a good rep as far as I know. I'm also under the impression that they were the only
Manufacturer of a turbo for the 8 in the early years. But their original model only gained about 15 HP. Honestly that can be gained by removing all unnessary weight. So I ignored it way back when I had my 2006 and 2005 8s. Don't know if they have a better model now.
As far as kits go, the trick is to find one that actually comes with everything you need. A few years ago no kit supplied everything so there were additional costs and modifications required.
And it would seem, above all is the need for a computer controller (for lack of better words) to really tune the car and manage all the little things that make everything sync. I've heard early chips and programmers were basically useless because the car is already near peak performance stock and when you bolted something on, those controllers couldn't control fuel, ignition, or what ever, etc correctly.
The kit I mentioned previously was supposed to be $5000 but you need the $2000 controller mentioned in the article to really make it work. And still not sure if the kit has absolutely everything needed.
Manufacturer of a turbo for the 8 in the early years. But their original model only gained about 15 HP. Honestly that can be gained by removing all unnessary weight. So I ignored it way back when I had my 2006 and 2005 8s. Don't know if they have a better model now.
As far as kits go, the trick is to find one that actually comes with everything you need. A few years ago no kit supplied everything so there were additional costs and modifications required.
And it would seem, above all is the need for a computer controller (for lack of better words) to really tune the car and manage all the little things that make everything sync. I've heard early chips and programmers were basically useless because the car is already near peak performance stock and when you bolted something on, those controllers couldn't control fuel, ignition, or what ever, etc correctly.
The kit I mentioned previously was supposed to be $5000 but you need the $2000 controller mentioned in the article to really make it work. And still not sure if the kit has absolutely everything needed.