Superchargers/Turbo Question
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Superchargers/Turbo Question
Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me some suggestions. I have a 2005 RX-8 (AT) and I just want to increase the horse power in it. I am hearing alot of advantages and disadvantages with superhchargers and turbos.
I am open to any suggestions here, I just want to give my car a little more juice when I am driving and I just want to know the best way that does not harm my car in the long run and a way that is not to costly as well.
Thank you.
~ Kim ~
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Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me some suggestions. I have a 2005 RX-8 (AT) and I just want to increase the horse power in it. I am hearing alot of advantages and disadvantages with superhchargers and turbos.
I am open to any suggestions here, I just want to give my car a little more juice when I am driving and I just want to know the best way that does not harm my car in the long run and a way that is not to costly as well.
Thank you.
~ Kim ~
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very good note's Phil. You saved me some typing.
Kim,
Phil has a SC'd 8 and I have a TC'd 8.
So far my total sunk cost has been $3500.
Do some more reading, then you will have a better idea of what your end goal will be.
Kim,
Phil has a SC'd 8 and I have a TC'd 8.
So far my total sunk cost has been $3500.
Do some more reading, then you will have a better idea of what your end goal will be.
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Thanks guys for the advice on doing some more research. I am a chick as you all know so I dont know that much about car engines. I was reading yesturday on some threads on superchargers & turbos but like I said in my orignal thread, I hear bad and good about it. I dont want anything to damage my car in the long run. That is why I decided to see if anyone could give me some advice which you all did.
My price that I am looking at is around 2K. I will do alot more research before purchasing anything for my car.
Thanks again everyone, hope you all have a great day.
~ Kim ~
My price that I am looking at is around 2K. I will do alot more research before purchasing anything for my car.
Thanks again everyone, hope you all have a great day.
~ Kim ~
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yea, what he said.. Charles R Hill has a great write up on No2. He will also travel.
regardless if your're a guy or a girl, we all have to start somewhere.
yea, what he said.. Charles R Hill has a great write up on No2. He will also travel.
regardless if your're a guy or a girl, we all have to start somewhere.
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The realistic answer is that each system has it's benefits and faults. No one system is always going to be the best. The key is to identify what you want from the car and make an educated decision from there. Too often it turns into an argument over one being better than the other. Typically these people will be so adamant in their position that they'll completely rule out any other alternatives under any cicumstances. I like each system. They can both be nice. In the end it's your car and you'll need to decide what works best for you. For every system recommended here, you'll get someone that disagrees.
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Thanks guys for the advice on doing some more research. I am a chick as you all know so I dont know that much about car engines. I was reading yesturday on some threads on superchargers & turbos but like I said in my orignal thread, I hear bad and good about it. I dont want anything to damage my car in the long run. That is why I decided to see if anyone could give me some advice which you all did.
My price that I am looking at is around 2K. I will do alot more research before purchasing anything for my car.
Thanks again everyone, hope you all have a great day.
~ Kim ~
My price that I am looking at is around 2K. I will do alot more research before purchasing anything for my car.
Thanks again everyone, hope you all have a great day.
~ Kim ~
The realistic answer is that each system has it's benefits and faults. No one system is always going to be the best. The key is to identify what you want from the car and make an educated decision from there. Too often it turns into an argument over one being better than the other. Typically these people will be so adamant in their position that they'll completely rule out any other alternatives under any cicumstances. I like each system. They can both be nice. In the end it's your car and you'll need to decide what works best for you. For every system recommended here, you'll get someone that disagrees.
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lol if you're asking those questions and dont know anything about car engines i really suggest you not to do any type of forced induction. What if something goes wrong? Would you be able to inspect it and know how to deal with it? First educate yourself a little more about it and see from there. And being a girl does not excuse you for not knowing about car engines , i know a lot of female mechanics and they are very smart and even teaches me things sometimes. Stereotyping will never end if you enforce it.
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You say yopu just want a "little more" - sounds like a job for MazdaManiac and his access port .
another 10-15 hp for less than a grand and no worries anbout your engine ...
Almost forgot - we need pics of you with your 8 to verify that you are in fact a female and you own an 8
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Looks Like I need to save up more money to hook my car up. Thanks boys for the advice.
Phil's 8 - I will do more research on the NOS.
Thanks Again All! =)
~ Kim
Phil's 8 - I will do more research on the NOS.
Thanks Again All! =)
~ Kim
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Hi all,
Does anyone know the paint code for an 05? I travel alot on the highway for work and there has been alot of construction going on and I have frigin knicks on the hood of my car and I am pisssssed!
Does anyone here have a black 05' on here that knows the paint code? I searched my vehicle and could not find it, someone told me that I may be able to find it there but I had no luck.
Any advice or suggestions would be very helpful.
Thanks,
~ Kim
Does anyone know the paint code for an 05? I travel alot on the highway for work and there has been alot of construction going on and I have frigin knicks on the hood of my car and I am pisssssed!
Does anyone here have a black 05' on here that knows the paint code? I searched my vehicle and could not find it, someone told me that I may be able to find it there but I had no luck.
Any advice or suggestions would be very helpful.
Thanks,
~ Kim
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Sure no problem!
The first thing to remember about Mazda paint codes is that the paint code on the door jamb is usually not the same as the touch up paint code...The paint code on the door jamb is what Body Shops and such use to order paint from paint vendors or to obtain the paint formula to mix the paint themselves.
Anyway, the following is a list of the body paint codes from the door jam and the corresponding touch up paint codes.
Name Body paint code Touch up paint code
Brilliant Black A3F PZ
Lightning Yellow A4J 93
Nordic Green 27C 97
Sunlight Silver 22V 68
Titanium Gray 29Y 66
Velocity Red 27A 87
Winning Blue 27B 94
If you have any questions, please let me know.
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I did a quick search and found this. Most of your questions can be answered by a search. Not sure if they are still a forum vendor but at least the paint codes are there.
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Sure no problem!
The first thing to remember about Mazda paint codes is that the paint code on the door jamb is usually not the same as the touch up paint code...The paint code on the door jamb is what Body Shops and such use to order paint from paint vendors or to obtain the paint formula to mix the paint themselves.
Anyway, the following is a list of the body paint codes from the door jam and the corresponding touch up paint codes.
Name Body paint code Touch up paint code
Brilliant Black A3F PZ
Lightning Yellow A4J 93
Nordic Green 27C 97
Sunlight Silver 22V 68
Titanium Gray 29Y 66
Velocity Red 27A 87
Winning Blue 27B 94
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks,
Marshall
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Never pay retail.
Factory Parts and accessories at aftermarket prices!!!!
We will meet or beat any advertised Mazda Dealer Price.
I did a quick search and found this. Most of your questions can be answered by a search. Not sure if they are still a forum vendor but at least the paint codes are there.
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Lol to 09 Factors comment.
Thanks Phil for the prompt response. I will have one of my guy pals help me find this paint at an autobody store if not then I will go to a Mazda Dealership and refer the brilliant black code that was mentioned above.
Thanks again for your help. You da man!
~ Kim =)
Thanks Phil for the prompt response. I will have one of my guy pals help me find this paint at an autobody store if not then I will go to a Mazda Dealership and refer the brilliant black code that was mentioned above.
Thanks again for your help. You da man!
~ Kim =)