Cold Air Intake suggestions
Cold Air Intake suggestions
01-14-2011, 01:11 AM
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since any aftermarket intake for a NA car is not much more then a sound changer i'm not sure what you mean by best.
I have the Mazdaspeed CAI, which is just the AEM CAI with mazdaspeed on it, i like the sound it delivers.
Oh, just an aside, poorly built aftermarket intakes can actually lose power or cause problems with the MAF.. so read up before you buy.
I have the Mazdaspeed CAI, which is just the AEM CAI with mazdaspeed on it, i like the sound it delivers.
Oh, just an aside, poorly built aftermarket intakes can actually lose power or cause problems with the MAF.. so read up before you buy.
01-14-2011, 01:53 AM
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Sydney, Australia
since any aftermarket intake for a NA car is not much more then a sound changer i'm not sure what you mean by best.
I have the Mazdaspeed CAI, which is just the AEM CAI with mazdaspeed on it, i like the sound it delivers.
Oh, just an aside, poorly built aftermarket intakes can actually lose power or cause problems with the MAF.. so read up before you buy.
I have the Mazdaspeed CAI, which is just the AEM CAI with mazdaspeed on it, i like the sound it delivers.
Oh, just an aside, poorly built aftermarket intakes can actually lose power or cause problems with the MAF.. so read up before you buy.
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01-16-2011, 01:43 AM
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just get rid of the Vfad and the sound walls inside the filter box, then get yourself a revi ram air DUCT only and attach it to the stock intake box. Probably the best setup for this car. If you wanna take it a step further, get a k&n filter (if you DON't live in a dusty area) and remove one of the MAF screens. that's as good as its going to get. Don't waste your money in a 350$+ kit. its not going to be worth it.
01-16-2011, 01:18 PM
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cold air intake
I have a 2008 40th anniversary edition RX8 with the mazdaspeed cold air intake, installed by my mazda dealer. They charged one hour labor. I have had no problems with it, it sounds great and I have improved performance and a slight mileage gain. And because it is a mazdaspeed part, the CAI and engine are covered under mazda warranty.
01-18-2011, 08:03 AM
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just get rid of the Vfad and the sound walls inside the filter box, then get yourself a revi ram air DUCT only and attach it to the stock intake box. Probably the best setup for this car. If you wanna take it a step further, get a k&n filter (if you DON't live in a dusty area) and remove one of the MAF screens. that's as good as its going to get. Don't waste your money in a 350$+ kit. its not going to be worth it.
My car came with an un-installed K&N filter/pipe/box. I believe it is the gen2 one.
I posted a thread requesting advice on the kit and whether it's worth it or not.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/k-n-gen-2-intake-210537/
would appreciate some advice.
01-18-2011, 10:01 AM
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just get rid of the Vfad and the sound walls inside the filter box, then get yourself a revi ram air DUCT only and attach it to the stock intake box. Probably the best setup for this car. If you wanna take it a step further, get a k&n filter (if you DON't live in a dusty area) and remove one of the MAF screens. that's as good as its going to get. Don't waste your money in a 350$+ kit. its not going to be worth it.
01-18-2011, 10:16 AM
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just get rid of the Vfad and the sound walls inside the filter box, then get yourself a revi ram air DUCT only and attach it to the stock intake box. Probably the best setup for this car. If you wanna take it a step further, get a k&n filter (if you DON't live in a dusty area) and remove one of the MAF screens. that's as good as its going to get. Don't waste your money in a 350$+ kit. its not going to be worth it.
not to mention, what is the point of getting RB duct when you're not getting the REVi box? you notice there is a gap right ?
01-18-2011, 05:26 PM
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because it doesn't do much except for sound. '
I had it, so I know
hmm, so you're saying stock intake cause tons of turbulence ?
every intake designed for *car name here* is tuned for that car.
thats just wrong, its built by AEM with Mazda's badge on.
Warranty issue? some people did had issues.
I had it, so I know
It causes no air turbulence, its tuned for the car,
every intake designed for *car name here* is tuned for that car.
and built by mazda so it wont ruin your warranty chances.
Warranty issue? some people did had issues.
01-18-2011, 06:06 PM
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just get rid of the Vfad and the sound walls inside the filter box, then get yourself a revi ram air DUCT only and attach it to the stock intake box. Probably the best setup for this car. If you wanna take it a step further, get a k&n filter (if you DON't live in a dusty area) and remove one of the MAF screens. that's as good as its going to get. Don't waste your money in a 350$+ kit. its not going to be worth it.
K&N should stay of the shop shelf.
Mazda spent a fortune on their Intake set up from a filtering point.
Go ask all the Racing "guru's", most use OEM Filter, those that do not have dirt in Oil pan issues which is not good...I wonder how it gets there?