Acceleration and horrible noise porblem when going above 5500rpm
04-12-2009, 11:04 AM
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About $1200:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0
But if you're thinking about upgrading your mid-pipe, you are better off just buying a used cat from the 'RX-8 Parts For Sale/Wanted' thread and use it for e-check.
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0
But if you're thinking about upgrading your mid-pipe, you are better off just buying a used cat from the 'RX-8 Parts For Sale/Wanted' thread and use it for e-check.
04-12-2009, 11:26 AM
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oh wow yeah im not buying a brand new cat then. im looking at something like this: http://www.rx7.com/store/rx8/rx8exhaust.html would that pass an e-check around here? cuz it says it should but im not sure.
04-12-2009, 11:39 AM
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it only lasts a few years? i thought they had a longer life span then that. well you have any recommendations as to a good one? i dont know if i really want to get a straight mid pipe.
04-12-2009, 11:42 AM
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I'm sure some people have had better luck, but I've also read that some only last a few years for others.
Honestly I say wait for a few months because a couple promising mid-pipes might be coming out soon.
Look out for the Racing Beat and the BHR mid-pipes.
Honestly I say wait for a few months because a couple promising mid-pipes might be coming out soon.
Look out for the Racing Beat and the BHR mid-pipes.
04-12-2009, 11:45 AM
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yeah but i dont know if i want a mid pipe cuz i want something that will pass an e-check. plus idk if i want to wait a few months with no power. cuz right now i cant go on the highway cuz it wont move. you know of any other supercats or high flow cats or anything like it thats decent?
04-12-2009, 12:04 PM
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The most common thing to do is to remove your midpipe and reinstall a cat when you go for your echeck. As for supercats...there are 2 that come to mind right away but I am sure there are more. You have the Racing Beat and Exotic Speed supercats. All the cost of the midpipe without the power increase.
RP Supercat - $395
Exotic Speed Midpipe w/ cat - $400
Agency Power Midpipe w/o cat - $300
RP Supercat - $395
Exotic Speed Midpipe w/ cat - $400
Agency Power Midpipe w/o cat - $300
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04-12-2009, 12:06 PM
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okay well im looking on that other forum here and there saying that the RP supercat is a good choice. just the first ones that went out had heat shield problems. i think im gonna look into those cuz im liking what im hearing about them. idk i just think its gonna be a pain to have to put my cat back on everytime i want an e-check done.
04-12-2009, 12:09 PM
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oh ok. well whats the power difference between a supercat and just a midpipe? i didnt think either gave any substantial increase. and i heard theres a bad exhaust smell that comes with having a midpipe
04-12-2009, 12:13 PM
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Power increase is disputed but should be like +10whp or so. It will give you a gas smell that can be somewhat fixed with tuning and it will throw a CEL which can be removed with the same tune.
04-12-2009, 12:31 PM
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alright sort of what i figured. well im hearing good things about the RP supercat and exotic one too. but i cant find anything on the RB supercat. and i know that the RX-8 can shoot some flames with a mid pipe on. what about a supercat?
04-12-2009, 12:46 PM
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hah hopefully it wont melt. i just want something to replace my plugged stock one now that will pass an e-check. cuz im not buying another stock cat if i can find something else cheaper.
04-12-2009, 12:59 PM
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can you get me in touch with steve? and some details? id like to get it done as soon as possible. cuz i hate driving around with no power.
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04-12-2009, 05:43 PM
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hah alright well steve said he's hanging onto his cat so thats no good. i think its cool you guys all like hang out and know each other. cuz i dont really know anyone else with an 8 around.
04-13-2009, 11:14 AM
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go to your dealership and get a FREE oem cat. Put your stock intake back on so the idiots at the dealership don't get confused and ask them to look at the cat. I had a very similar issue, you don't notice the power loss in lower gears but it's much more apparent in taller gears. What had happened in my cat is that all of the screens had become pushed together (heading towards the exit) and clogged up. I ended up needing new coils and plugs too.