Ive had my rx8 for about 3 months now and its time for some mods but what intake would the best??? the K&N typoon, AEM V2, Weapon-R, OR the Racing Beat??????

 

I'm in a dilema....wait around for someone to say "search first", or should I do it instead ?

As you may be able to guess, this issue has been discussed to death and back more than a gazillion times.....for more info, check the "Intakes, intakes, intakes" thread

 

oh oh...what's that one called?!

oh yea

stock

 

Just do a drop in filter...lot cheaper same deal...

 

Has anyone proved that an aftermarket intake actually improves anything? I've only heard of them taking power away.

 

I've felt noticeable improvements with my mazdaspeed intake.

 

aem/ms intake, or rb.

 

Yes, RX Tuner tested the RB a while back and in some places increased near 10hp in the midrange, and gained 3-4hp near redline.

 

Turbos are the best intake

 

^true

 

best at what? the OP isnt clear about what he wants from an aftermarket intake so how can i make a recommendation?

 

he probably just wants the most peak HP out of an intake. I'm new to this forum but at least I know how to use the search function XD

 

well im not going to make that assumption and then be on the hook for a bad recomendation. ill wait to hear from the op

 

Hp-nothing really, I was surprised at Red Devils comment on Rb with 10 hp. Even rb doesnt claim that much.

For loudness-K&N
For quietness-RB
Dont know about weapon R
Mazdaspeed seems to be getting good reviews and the dealer will probably give you less hassle about warranty becasue its their product.
Aem I hear makes a good sound like mazdaspeed but is basically a mazdaspeed replica. oh sorry, mazdaspeed is an aem replica
I went with RB because of mainly believeable hp gains and they specialize in rotaries. If I was going to change though, I would definitly go with mazdaspeed.

But you are really not going to get much hp out of any intake for the rx8. Or about any bolt on. Like dmp said, turbos are the best intake.

 

I built a custom one that added over 300 HP increased my gas mileage to 50MPG and costs under $200.

Now for the truth. If you're under warranty Mazdaspeed is the best choice, everything else can void the warranty. RB touts a good thing mostly becuase they've put a velocity stack at about the right length.

Intakes don't do much other then make a little more noise. Of course when you spend $300 or more they feel a lot faster and maybe thats OK, as long as it makes you feel good.

 

syn trans oil
rp short shifter
and do some reasearch!!!!!!!

beers

 

That was 10hp at a few spots in the mid-range if I recall correctly. The top end only saw 3-4hp. I have a copy of the article somewhere at home, if I find it I'll quote what it stated.

 

I have K&N Version 2 and it pulls much better than Stock.

Havent been to a dyno yet cuz I dont think its really worth it but ahh.

Dont get Version 1 ...... you gonna regert it (good god I sold it over ebay lol)

 

i wrote a pretty spiffy review of the mazdaspeed one that should be here on the first page still.


ah what the heck i'll even find the link, cause i'm so tired of hearing about the search function

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/mazdaspeed-cai-review-94934/

 

racingbeat is nice!

 

The only cases where that took place was with the K&N Typhoon Intake V1 where it was loud as **** but actually heat soaked and sucked up power... Also I've read in an article if you try and hook up the Racingbeat Ram Air Duct with the OEM box and you don't seal it properly, it leaks power, but there are some people here who have done an excellent job connecting the OEM box to the Racingbeat Ram Air Duct....


Honestly intakes don't really do anything for us, but if you still want one, go with AEM/MS CAI or the REVi intake w/ duct

 

"Revolution" from japan, that 's make the biggest different

 

Aem

 

AEM CAI IS COOL...I GUESS, BUT NO INTAKE IS EVER GOING TO GIVE TRUE HORSEPOWER...COULD BE COUNTER PRODUCTIVE JUST LIKE ANYTHING ELSE YOU PUT IN.....

 

what is "true horsepower"