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Old 08-15-2006 | 05:25 PM
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Question Racing Beat Race Pipe

Does anyone have this on? Any thoughts, comments...

How loud does it get with a RB Exhaust...


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Old 08-15-2006 | 05:51 PM
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They just put that up on the site i think. So I'd guess noone has it yet.


"Remove catalytic converter and resonator from the engine completely, and replacing with "cat" replacement tube – max benefit 8 HP – regardless of what muffler is used (or even no muffler)."


Wonder if we could mod this to work.

http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/oxy...sor_simulator/

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Old 08-15-2006 | 06:41 PM
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oh man, RB is now in the midpipe game. I know what I'll be ordering soon.
Old 08-15-2006 | 06:44 PM
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i wonder what the midpipe in addition to the new flash would bring
Old 08-15-2006 | 07:33 PM
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This thing has no resonator, so I guess its going to be "REALLY" loud, is that correct ?
Old 08-15-2006 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by nycgps
This thing has no resonator, so I guess its going to be "REALLY" loud, is that correct ?

Yeah most likely, I was thinking about ordering that, but I'm guessing having no resonator its going to be Fkin loud and will just have unecessary attention from police officers..... not sure if this is a myth, but when i e-mail RB about the midpipe they said that it would not throw a CEL..... so that might be one plus!
Old 08-15-2006 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by zaglo6204
oh man, RB is now in the midpipe game. I know what I'll be ordering soon.
'cause RB makes a better hollow tube than everyone else????
Old 08-15-2006 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by PerformRX-8
when i e-mail RB about the midpipe they said that it would not throw a CEL..... so that might be one plus!
You're missing the cat, it will throw a CEL.
Old 08-15-2006 | 09:29 PM
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'cause RB makes a better hollow tube than everyone else????

lol i was thinking about the same thing when i saw the post
Old 08-15-2006 | 09:44 PM
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Should sound pretty good with their exhaust.
Old 08-15-2006 | 10:50 PM
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It probably outweighs a WW2 battleship ....
Old 08-15-2006 | 10:57 PM
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It probably outweighs a WW2 battleship ....
Here we go, it's the anti Racing Beat squad!
Old 08-15-2006 | 10:59 PM
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correction, the anti lard-*** squad
Old 08-16-2006 | 12:11 AM
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if it has no Resonator .... no thx.

Usually I dont really care what others think of me but ....... I dont want people to think that my 8 is just as annoying as those suck as Civics around the block ....

Maybe I can email them and see if one is in the works ...
Old 08-16-2006 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by PerformRX-8
Yeah most likely, I was thinking about ordering that, but I'm guessing having no resonator its going to be Fkin loud and will just have unecessary attention from police officers..... not sure if this is a myth, but when i e-mail RB about the midpipe they said that it would not throw a CEL..... so that might be one plus!

interesting that is not what they say in the discripiton!!!

RX-8 Catalytic Converter Replacement Pipe*
2004-06 – All Models

Racing Beat offers a full 304-stainless steel catalytic converter replacement pipe for RX-8 racing applications. This mandrel-bent 3” OD racing pipe is a direct bolt-on replacement for the stock catalytic converter section. This pipe utilizes a genuine OEM rear mounting flange for a secure fit to the stock (or an aftermarket) exhaust system. (See photo below.) The race pipe is equipped with a sensor fitting for the oxygen sensor. (Note: Placement of the sensor in the pipe will cause the “check engine” light to be illuminated, but performance and engine systems will not be affected.) Each kit is supplied with all mounting hardware and detailed installation instructions


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Old 08-16-2006 | 08:32 AM
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my question is...what took them so long to get this out?
Old 08-16-2006 | 10:04 AM
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It might have something to do with them now looking into the ecu and noticing that the check light has no effect on the car what so ever..
Just a guess.
Old 08-16-2006 | 10:13 AM
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it is common knowledge that the missing cat would not cause anything to happen besides the CEL due to emissions requirements.The fuel is already burnt, all that is happening is it's exiting the car. A missing cat isn't going to do anything besides free up your exhaust. The car sees the cat isn't functioning and tells you about it, but there is nothing more it can do.
Old 08-16-2006 | 10:15 AM
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There's no need to bash them though - their pricing is in line with everyone else's midpipe. As far as why it took so long, they likely had other higher priorities and got around to it when they could. Other's already had midpipes on the market, they just needed to fill out their product line to offer a one-stop-shop.
Old 08-16-2006 | 10:21 AM
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Has anyone heard or knows where to get and O2 fooler to get rid of the CEL? I saw something on ebay once but can't seem to find it.

I called and it will be about $30 to ship to Miami, I might just ordered it today and see how it goes... I'll keep you all posted...
Old 08-16-2006 | 10:39 AM
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I thought the header was next...
Old 08-16-2006 | 11:04 AM
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Talking

they say it will out shortly, but they always say that..
Old 08-16-2006 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Moostafa29
I thought the header was next...
Hopefully this gets us one step closer to headers...
Old 08-16-2006 | 12:42 PM
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my take on this is it is header related - soon the header comes they have a complete header back exhaust. so look for the header shortly- they did say august -early september the last i talked to them. actualy from start of induction to exhaust tips you can have all RB pipes. no one else does that here.
Old 08-16-2006 | 03:20 PM
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www.o2sim.com

I sent the guy an Email and asked if he had 1 that worked for our car. this is what he replyed.

"You can buy universal o2sim and try.If it is not gonna work,i'll give you money back within 30 days of purchase.Most people don't tell me what kind of cars they have.
As far as i know ,universal doesn't work on AUDI,VW,and Sentra 2003+ with SPEC engine.
Thank you."
www.o2sim.com

Maybe this is worth a shot.


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