Hey guys basically I ordered the new MS Sport Exhaust, and I'm going to do the install this weekend or next weekk depending on when it gets here... One question is I'm not sure if its a rumor or not, but do I have to cut something during the install? someone said you have to cut an inch off of somethign, because the exhaust tips melt the plastic?????? true or false? I was hoping that I could just bang it out in an hour or so???? feedback appreciated!

for those of you who don't know what it looks like

 

i never heard of that, here's a do it yourself created by maniac
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=83299.html

just try to follow the instructions and not stare at his avatar


EDIT: zoom mention trimming in the instructions, here they are:
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...rx8exhaust.pdf

 

People with cheap bodykits complain about how their exhaust is melting the rear. You more than likely won't have to worry about that problem.

 

I cut about an inch off of the plastic shroud when I installed my MS Dual Sport Exhaust. The directions supplied with the exhaust show you in detail how to make the cut. Some have done this and some have not. IMO, to be safe and to avoid any melting plastic take the 10 minutes and make the cut, it is not noticeable at all from the exterior of the car.

The install will take one person longer than an hour. Some extra hands were definitely helpful. It will probably take you closer to two hours or so, depending on how easy it is for you to remove the exhaust from the hangers.

Do a search and there are multiple threads discussing the install of this exhaust. Good luck.

FYI, I had an issue with a rattle at the slip joint and I had to take my exhaust off and re-install it. I believe I had seated the center pipe to far into the muffler Y-pipe causing an annoying rattle at idle.

 

for my exhaust + rear combo, i ended up buying some rubber hangers to lower the exhaust a tad.

just make sure your exhaust has about 1" clearance all the way around.

 

thanks guys really appreciate it, one thing is if the MS exhaust melts the plastic sometimes, how come the GREDDY exhausts don't have these problems? their tips are Freaking HUGEEE?!

 

It is just the configuration and bends of the piping that make it hang close to the top of the plastic shroud. It is not the tips that are coming close to the shroud but the piping that leads up to the tips.

 

Hey let me know how that baby sounds at various rpm's. I'm looking to do the same upgrade in the next 2 or 3 weeks.

I'm concerned about the sound at idle, 4-5 grand & wide open. Any drone & or truck sound at mid range 4000-5000 rpm normal driving?

 

Well I think it's definitely worth the money! Idle is the same as stock, but once you give it some gas it sounds real deep, I think it doesn't sound ricey or raspy at all, but a couple of my friends say that it sounds kind of raspy..... 4k to 5k rpm it sounds nice and deep, but I also have the AEM Intake.... Im trying to record it, but my sister took my recorder on her vacation... so soon it will be up....

 

A clip would be great since I have the AEM and am trying to decide between a couple different exhausts! How much did you get it for btw?

 

My Corksport exhaust started melting the shrouds. I got out the dremel tool and started trimming.

 

510.00 including shipping! on onlinemazdaparts.com

 

Any feedback on that MS sport exhaust?

Sound Clip soon I hope!

 

Sound clip has been up since April.
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=112
I'm going to do a video so I can get show the sound at various rpm's.

- Cesar -

 

Thanks Cesar,

You made my mind up. I'm ordering the MS exhaust today along with the MS CAI.

The clip was the ticket.

 

Also thanks to THE MIGHTY RED for his sound clip!!

 

Where are you going to order it from?
I got mine from Rosenthal last week. $570 shipped.
Onlinemazdaparts.com has it for $510 shipped according to PerformRX-8.
But, they also have the worst website to navigate that I have seen since the early 90's, and enough spelling errors to make any English teacher roll-over in their grave.

- Cesar -

 

My Mazda dealer is going to match Rosenthal Price on both items and charge me 1 hour for each installation. Hard to believe that they will install the both the MS sport exhaust and the MS Cold Air Induction for only 2 hours total at $80/hr.

Can't pass that up!!

These guys were awsome from the purchase of the car 2 years ago to date.

 

Thats a good deal on the install, my dealer wanted $500 for the intake install alone.

 

Cesar,

I think some of these reply's were deleted or moved.

What do you think?

 

You may want to check on that MS CAI . My Mazda dealer said the part #'s changed along with the prices. The old dealer cost was over $500.00.

New dealer cost is $200 less. Also saw a picture clip of the MS CAI installed. Looked much differant than the stainless steel tubular one shown on Rosenthal Mazda site.

Maybe new one is much eaiser to install?

 

What do mean deleted?

BTW - That's a killer deal on the parts/install. You aren't in So.Cal by any chance? Sounds like a dealer I'd like to use.

As far as the intake goes, I was planning on getting the RB CAI w/ the Air Duct. I decided not to buy one. I plan to go w/ a supercharger, and it will most likely include some kind of intake.

Until then, I'll probably do the throttle body mod, which is free, and probably see the same gains as an intake, minus the sound of course.

- Cesar -

 

I'm located in Connecticut. The service manager had me talk with the parts manager and the rotary /rx-8 mechanic on hrs to install.

I like this way of doing business!