Notices
Series I Tech Garage The place to discuss anything technical about the RX-8 that doesn't fit into any of the categories below.

2004 Owners, What To Do To Get To 09 improvements

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 09-14-2008, 02:49 PM
  #1  
8 the HARD way.
Thread Starter
 
RX-Nut's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 1,001
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2004 Owners, What To Do To Get To 09 improvements

What sort of stuff can we take advantage from the 2009s if we are some of the first year owners?

I read stuff about new oil injectors, water pumps, etc.. I want me some 2009 benefits but dont want to buy a new car. Frankly I just want my 04 to last as looooong as possible.

What can I do to add to my 8's longevity?
Old 09-14-2008, 03:02 PM
  #2  
Hit & Run Magnet
iTrader: (3)
 
kersh4w's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: DC Area
Posts: 6,690
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
new engine, new transmission.
Old 09-14-2008, 03:06 PM
  #3  
8 the HARD way.
Thread Starter
 
RX-Nut's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 1,001
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
aw come on man.. how bout the simple stuff.. nothing crazy.
Old 09-15-2008, 01:54 AM
  #4  
hakuna matata!
iTrader: (41)
 
alz0rz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: NYC
Posts: 6,002
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
well then you have the same car...

the oil injectors/water pump upgrades are on the engine itself.
Old 09-15-2008, 06:24 AM
  #5  
8 the HARD way.
Thread Starter
 
RX-Nut's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 1,001
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thats what I mean, are those 09 improvements compatible with my 04?

I guess for one, I'm assuming they are huge improvements that will extend the life of my engine dramatically and for two, if I took my car in today because my oil ijector or water pump went bad, would they put in a 2009 part instead?

After all is said and done, my main concern is improving my vehicle's health. I love this car and want to keep chuggin' forever :p
Old 09-15-2008, 02:37 PM
  #6  
Out of NYC
iTrader: (1)
 
nycgps's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Planet Earth
Posts: 19,881
Received 32 Likes on 30 Posts
nope

none of the engine updates are usable on our now older version.

you can however, swap the transmission and it will work just fine.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Cookingislife1226
New Member Forum
4
03-20-2016 09:51 AM
TeslaMSI
New Member Forum
11
12-10-2015 01:10 AM
Brooklynite
NE For Sale/Wanted
4
11-10-2015 06:42 PM
Paul_Y
New Member Forum
21
09-21-2015 02:23 PM
LMURailsplitter02
New Member Forum
1
09-06-2015 10:56 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: 2004 Owners, What To Do To Get To 09 improvements



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:22 PM.