why is the turbo XS exhaust so cheap?
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because it comes with a free exhaust shroud melter.
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turbo xs exhaust was too short, would melt exhaust shrouds. I believe there's a few threads on it. I think some people added different tips to cure the problem.
Australian models seemed okay though.
I'd give ya a link but I"m (miserably) multi-tasking at work.
Australian models seemed okay though.
I'd give ya a link but I"m (miserably) multi-tasking at work.
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it wasn't always cheap. The exhaust was around $700 and the midpipe was around 300. It's a $1000 + shipping exhaust system.
2 years back they were asking for feedback, and everyone jumped on their case for making the exhaust tips so recessed. They're about 4" too short. This caused several member's rear exhaust shrouds to melt from the heat.
Long story short, people got on turboxs' case to lengthen the tips. TurboXS guys said they weren't interested in aesthetics and were going only for performance. They got pissed and said they'd discontinue the exhaust. Shortly after it was up for sale at $499 on their website. It has continued to be listed at that price for the last two years. So either they had a huge amount in stock, or they forgot about discontinuing it.
2 years back they were asking for feedback, and everyone jumped on their case for making the exhaust tips so recessed. They're about 4" too short. This caused several member's rear exhaust shrouds to melt from the heat.
Long story short, people got on turboxs' case to lengthen the tips. TurboXS guys said they weren't interested in aesthetics and were going only for performance. They got pissed and said they'd discontinue the exhaust. Shortly after it was up for sale at $499 on their website. It has continued to be listed at that price for the last two years. So either they had a huge amount in stock, or they forgot about discontinuing it.
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Has anyone had problems with the melted bumper after extending the tips? I like the sound of the exhaust, but im thinking I'll have to extend the tips to save my bumper.
Also, does anyone know how much the exhaust weighs in comparison to the stock one?
Also, does anyone know how much the exhaust weighs in comparison to the stock one?
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well, I have it on my car, all i can say is, it's wicked sick, it gives you that Insanity feel
you know, the kinds you get after killing someone, or like when you killed someone, or like when you're about to kill someone
you know, the kinds you get after killing someone, or like when you killed someone, or like when you're about to kill someone
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Before and after turboxs tip install:
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=179
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=180
4" too short.
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=179
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=180
4" too short.
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Before and after turboxs tip install:
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=179
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=180
4" too short.
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=179
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=180
4" too short.
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ORLY? Didn't even know Mazda made something like that. Good to know.... but I'm gonna see how bad of a job I can do trying to replicate it.
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My exhaust shrouds melted with the full TurboXS exhaust system, http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s...rntShrouds.jpg
I replaced the tips, this is very easy to do. But this exhaust without a turbo fitted is very loud and can be very annoying on long journeys or at sustained high speeds.
On the positive side with the full system installed (no CAT) you can get 2' to 3' flames out the exhaust.
I replaced the tips, this is very easy to do. But this exhaust without a turbo fitted is very loud and can be very annoying on long journeys or at sustained high speeds.
On the positive side with the full system installed (no CAT) you can get 2' to 3' flames out the exhaust.
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Before and after turboxs tip install:
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=179
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=180
4" too short.
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=179
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=180
4" too short.
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I just did a google search for turboxs exhaust for rx-8 and found this: scroll all the way to the bottom. they're claiming the exhaust and midpipe together gave them 25 WHP!! and 8 ft/lbs of torque!! They're not specifying if these numbers were on a heavily modded car or what. I just don't think it's possible on a completely stock car without even the cobb accessport. Maybe with the Cobb we'd get gains like that with full catless exhaust. Thoughts anyone? Here's the link:
http://www.modacar.com/products/Mazd...ckexhaust.html
http://www.modacar.com/products/Mazd...ckexhaust.html