Intake versus Exhaust Info/Questions
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borla exhaust and K&N intake NOW
just called thousand oaks mazda they said both can be ordered now. 70 for intake and around 600 for borla exhaust. They said this wont affect warranty either. They said they have a rx8 with borla exhaust on it already on the lot.
Does this sound right
Does this sound right
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Only if they can provide copies of dynojet runs to show any change in HP or torque. Otherwise it's just lots of sound and fury...
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For the WRX at least the Borla is one of the louder exhausts, also I'm guessing it's simply and axelback or catback so no noticable HP gains. Keep in mind some cars don't react well to intakes, and it will sometimes lower HP, the WRX is that way because it will cause the car to run rich. Since some expect the RX-8 is running rich already I would hold off for some dyno results before getting any type of intake on your cars.
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what's wrong with the original exhaust? how much is the borla, how much more will it give you, and do you think the added HP is worth the added "growl" when the car runs very quietly for the power it produces?
just curious...
just curious...
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Originally posted by Squidward
what's wrong with the original exhaust?
just curious...
what's wrong with the original exhaust?
just curious...
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I have a GReddy catback on my Probe GT 94 - I liked the sound and performance of it alot. I would however be very cautious about anything yet for the RX-8 A free flowing intake and exhaust may make more HP on the top end at the expense of torque.
The Probe (and maybe our RX8 also) have the variable intake runner - Longer more restrictive intake for low rpm torque, and shorter route for high rpm HP.
If anything - I would love a mod that gave extra torque, even at the expense of some HP if needed.
A chip on the other hand for the RX8 to recover the detuning I would jump as asap.
The Probe (and maybe our RX8 also) have the variable intake runner - Longer more restrictive intake for low rpm torque, and shorter route for high rpm HP.
If anything - I would love a mod that gave extra torque, even at the expense of some HP if needed.
A chip on the other hand for the RX8 to recover the detuning I would jump as asap.
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yes,please post some links or if borla reads this i want more info.im going to save my 500 check card from mazda to get a proven catback system as long as 5 or more hp come with it.
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actually on my Probe the Borla produced more Hp AND more torque.
They used the correct size piping rather then some companies just throwing on a 3" or 3.5" for bragging rights which usually lowers torque because its too large. Borla always seems to do their homework before releasing something.
They used the correct size piping rather then some companies just throwing on a 3" or 3.5" for bragging rights which usually lowers torque because its too large. Borla always seems to do their homework before releasing something.
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Originally posted by Squidward
what's wrong with the original exhaust? how much is the borla, how much more will it give you, and do you think the added HP is worth the added "growl" when the car runs very quietly for the power it produces?
just curious...
what's wrong with the original exhaust? how much is the borla, how much more will it give you, and do you think the added HP is worth the added "growl" when the car runs very quietly for the power it produces?
just curious...
Last edited by kase; 08-27-2003 at 10:44 PM.
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again.. as i said to the "turbo kit has landed" thread, this has become a bla, bla, bla thing as well, if these items existed it would be in the website of each company.. but surely enought there no such thing and no other links.. FACTS gentlemen, FACTS can i buy this thing NOW if i wanted to? if the answer is no, then THERE IS NOTHING OUT THERE lets get it straight. enought of the "i saw" , "i heard/read" bs .. my 2 cents..
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Me too exhaust first... since most people develop muffler first inc. Japan models. We will see more results before a clear favourite to be made.
Dynoing is problem for some people so it is difficult to interpret and compare. Go for big companies like HKS, Amuse, Blitz or my fav RE Amemiya (this is my top choice at present)
Dynoing is problem for some people so it is difficult to interpret and compare. Go for big companies like HKS, Amuse, Blitz or my fav RE Amemiya (this is my top choice at present)