Now that I have my 8 looking good, I want to make it run good. I already have Intake and Exhaust, so I am looking into doing some other things to it once I get some extra money saved up.

Any good suggestions to start out with? I've been thinking about Underdrive Pulley (I just sold mine, but I miss it ), but can anyone else recommend something else to do so I can do some research?

 

Cobb AP..... Nuff said.

Kthxbi...

 

I was hoping for something a little cheaper, but thanks lol.

Gimme a year or two, I'll have one.

 

Lol then go catless Midpipe or hi flow cat.....

Get a rb duct so you have colder air go into the intake instead of the engine bay hot air.

If anyone else wants to chime in feel free. I can't think rightnow. Lol

 

http://www.electricsupercharger.com/...uper-eram.html

this should be your next mod...if your not buying a chip

 

BHR ignition

 

You're kidding, right?

And to the the OP, the driver mod is a good one.

 

Springs.

 

do you want power upgrades or handling upgrades?

I would go with sway bars.

 

I love my sway bars. Best $300 I ever spent. What a difference... my jaw was dropped for like a week

 

a set of Koni shocks, then you will see what an RX-8 is all about

only a koolaid guzzling n00b would choose aftermarket coils ....



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Please do a review on your swaybars and describe the handling feel as much as possible. I'm contemplating investing in a set in the near future.

 

Go back to the stock intake and take some driving lessons.

 

I want Springs and Sways but I don't want my car lowered too much. Between the 275's on the back and the fact that my car is my daily driver it's not a good combo.

 

And what do I need mid-pipe-wise to get a louder sound out of my exhaust?

 

you need an obx test pipe w/ HKS Hi-power cat back for true "louder sound"

 

Well I have RB right now, any mid-pipe I can get for that?

 

obx race pipe, rb race pipe. Depends on how loud you want exactly and if you want a little more attention or alot more attention.

 

Well I like the sound of my exhaust now, but I want to get it a little deeper.

 

Don't get **** if you can't afford to do it right
Get an intake, midpipe and exhaust, then get a Cobb AP. Don't cheap out.

 

Straight pipe, lightened flywheel, final gear swap, retune with AP

 

As others have cited there really aren't many cost-performance effective mod's for an NA '8.

Intakes and exhausts are more 'ear of the beholder' items than appreciable performance mod's.

Therefore, imho the CobbAP with a custom MazdaManiac tune would be your best first mod.

The BHR ignition system is also excellent, but I deem that more in the category 'best supporting actor' in that in provides optimal and reliable spark. The CobbAP with the BHR ignition therefore is about the best you can do as far as NA performance.

edit: In fairness, an RP Supercat will net a nice increase, as will of course going catless midpipe [latter track only].

edit(2): In complete fairness the K&N Typhoon intake does render some significant performance gains, but at the expense of being Very LOUD.

 

^Well said.

I know some of the posts here were sarcastic (I hope...Krango), but for someone who truly doesn't know about modding a NA 8, they may be confusing since it's so damn hard to pick up sarcasm on these forums!

Anyways, I opened a thread a while back to try to consolidate what is believed to be the best NA mods. Needless to say, that turned into a massive heated arguement.

Look, there are a ton of things you can do to increase the handling of the car, such as new suspension and things of that sort. In the end, that's what this car was built for. Improving those will only make the ride more enjoyable. The simple truth, however, is that not all of us live in the canyons or on the track where those mods will be tested and prove to make a difference.

If it's power you're looking for, you're already on your way with the intake and exhaust, but those power gains are minimal. As Huey52 suggested, the mods he recommended will net you the best NA power gains. The rest will make your ride great and will help in corners, but straight power gains on the NA are difficult..take it from me. With all of the concerns with engine reliability anyways, forced induction isn't for me right now. So, to reiterate some solid power suggestions:

1. High-flow cat or test pipe

2. BHR ignition system (for support). At least replace the OEM setup on a regular basis to assure good ignition if BHR isn't in your immediate price range

3. Cobb with MazdaManiac tune

Although I can't afford the Cobb right now (rebuilding my tranny, among other things), my hours upon hours of research has lead me to this conclusion.