Hey guys, i know im new on the block so get get mad but....
The claims of 7whp are not realistic. youll probably get 5HP not to get confused with WHP. plus youll probably loose low end torq and will only gain extra hp at top end. which is still good and you'll sound like your going a whole lot faster
And if your up to it you can make your own intake system exactly like the SR or RB for hundreds less.

 

you can make anything in this world the thing is just time.. people can wash their own cars but they go to get them washed because it saves them time... so yah whats the point of posting that here when its for news of the rb intake

 

I don't think Racing Beats intake is just a tube with a filter, a good deal of research went into, otherwise it would have been out a long time ago.

 

I heard it comes with a ram air intake that replaces the VFAD duct work....

 

So you're saying that 5 bhp, take away drivetrain losses (whether or not this is relevant depends somewhat on whether you view them as fixed or as a percentage, and as far as I can tell the jury's still out) say 4 whp...which makes the unrealistic value of 7 whp off by a whopping 3 hp?

jds

 

I don't know where the 7 hp figure came from. I keep hearing 3-4 hp, but if RB is indeed including a modification for the VFAD duct work than 7 hp gain might be possible.

 

LOL!!!

 

when i called, they said estimated 300 for the intake and i think trirx8 should do more research because its more than just a tube and a filter... look at the pictures... search for the pictures... it couldve saved you some time

 

IF....

again I say it...IF

They are going to give us 7whp for $300...sorry RB, but that's one option I wont be buying. $ per HP is what it's all about!

Either way...I still love you RB and thank you for all the hard work on the RX8!

 

If you keep adding up mod gains, every little bit will help. But it all depends on much you are willing to spend. I'm staying N/A this year. I want to watch the Turbos perform over the Summer, so spending $300 for this intake is fine with me. Let's just hope it is not $400-500

Here is an old post that I fall back on from time to time with updates:
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=317

 

I think the formula I'm going for is:

A) Lose some weight 100lbs hopefully
B) Lighter rims, flywheel, exhuast system(while helping the flow out of the rotary), and pullies
C) This is the mystery choice (Turbo, SC, ECU, engine mod's, etc)...Im still not sure what would be the best way to find more HP

I would love (to keep my rotary NA) to get 50+ HP without FI or NOS...but I'm not sure AT THIS TIME, if that will be realistic. But...I'm not modding until those 4/48,000 are done so I have time on my hands to watch most of you guys/gals play with your 8's. I learn from what you share here and I thank you ALL because what you add to my rotary knowledge will help me mod it the best way I can.

But, all of the above will have to be subjected to the old $ per HP. Don't get me wrong, I know most of what I listed (section A & B) will not increase much HP but reduceing weight overall and weight holding back the engine sound like a good plan.

Any input is welcome!

 

If it is 7 whp its as much or more than the cat back will get you. But, like someone else just said, every little bit helps. The thing with the cat back is that it also looks and sounds better. I'm not so sure about the intake...there are no cosmetic differences with the hood closed (and my car is way too stock to pop the hood and show off, even if I do add an intake) and I'm not so sure the extra intake noise will be a good thing, even though they've reputedly made it much more palatable in that respect than some of the more open intakes. The other thing of course is that an intake is probably a throw-away mod if you ever go FI. The cat-back and other mods will generally help even after you go FI.

jds

 

I put a deposit with my credit when they start to ship they will charge the rest never told me a price you know why



Because its racing beat

 

Now this I respect. Telling it like it is. There's no denial here. LOL.

 

LoL , I hope i dont get like a 600$ bill because then i will care :D

 

You guys have had your fun, let's get back on topic...please?
Let's wait until the product is finished and in the hand of the consumers. Only then will be have a definitive answer to all of these questions, and I'm sure many of us are anxious. We want mo powa!!! :D

 

LOL, I missed this arguement, but I'm still laughing.

 

For the people that trash Racing Beat before they even come out with a product, that's pretty dumb. If you can make a better product go for it. Let's get back to topic. Intake looks interesting, but I still doubt much HP will be gained... :P

Also when is it suppose to come out? Thought it was last month?

 

Yes sir, sorry. Hey, I gave him one comment for free! Now, just so long as he stops "sh*tting on my face"

jds

 

NO reason to apologize, no real harm was done on either side, so it's all good. Let's just keep great threads like these on track. Outlaws, I think Jim came on the boards a week or two ago and he mentioned that they have had some problems with the manufacturing. The unit is all done, they just need to get production going. I think he also said by the end of April at the latest.

 

It was in the other thread:

https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...6&postcount=65

 

Racing Beat is overpriced with lots of what they sell for rx7's so I doubt it'll be any different with the 8.

I don't think I will ever be able to justify spending 300+ dollars on an intake, let alone over 100. Before ever paying that much I'd just build my own and be happier that way.

I really can't believe you guys are talking about buying the intake even if it's $300-400, that just doesn't make sense to me! I mean it's just an intake, you can put $300-400 to much better use.

 

If it helps you guys any I can attest to the fact that RB has spent considerable capital inventorying the componants for this product. Therefore they are more anxious then you are to get it to market. Your only looking for satasfaction of another mod for your car, they are looking to get return on investment for their survival. Not that this one product is going to break them it is just that it is not the policy of a succesfull buisness to develop something and just not finish it when everything is ready in place.

You should realize that it is this policy that makes for a product that most of you already know will do what they say it will. Even if your disapointed in the fact that they don't claim it will give you 30 hp. If they say 4-5 hp then you know what your getting. How do you compare this policy to those who had their intakes on the market a year ago. Are those guys that much sharper? Well if you believe advertising you will believe that.

Like I said, I can't tell you how I know it but they are commited to getting you this product and they have considerable investment in the development and the production componants already in inventory.

Now that I said that somebody say the same thing about me.

 

Here you go Richard. I even edited it a little to reference you!



If it helps you guys any I can attest to the fact that Richard Paul has spent considerable capital inventorying the components for this product. Therefore he is more anxious then you are to get it to market. You're only looking for satisfaction of another mod for your car, he is looking to get return on investment for his survival. Not that this one product is going to break him, it is just that it is not the policy of a succesfull business to develop something and just not finish it when everything is already in place.

You should realize that it is this policy that makes for a product that most of you already know will do what he says it will. Even if you're disapointed in the fact that he doesn't claim it will give you 350 hp. If he says 40-50 hp gain then you know what you're getting. How do you compare this policy to those who had their forced induction systems on the market a year ago? Are those guys that much sharper? Well if you believe advertising you will believe that.

 

Why are their two threads about this intake - we need a merge and purge to take place Charlie

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=47470

I still have not heard an answer to this statement by JimL...

"We have spent considerable time developing a new air filter intake assembly that not only offers improved power output, but also reduces the intake noise to a tolerable level. The system is in the final testing stage and, based on results so far, it should add 4 to 5 hp while offering a comfortable intake sound level. In addition to the inlet filter assembly, we have developed a Ram Air Duct that replaces the stock Variable Fresh Air Duct (VFAD) located under the front bumper. Testing has shown an increase in inlet air pressure and a reduction in air temperature that should add a few more horsepower at high speed."

Ram Air Duct?? :p