new rx8 owner...looking for some starting mods
03-06-2009 | 02:29 AM
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i recently bought a 2004 rx8 6 speed for 12.5 with 33k miles on it...i wasnt going to keep it but it kinda grew on me. i would like to strart modding out the motor, and get ready for turbo, but dont know were to start first...any suggestions would be apreciated....
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03-06-2009 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kdoiron' post='917847' date='Mar 5 2009, 11:29 PM
i recently bought a 2004 rx8 6 speed for 12.5 with 33k miles on it...i wasnt going to keep it but it kinda grew on me. i would like to strart modding out the motor, and get ready for turbo, but dont know were to start first...any suggestions would be apreciated....
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There is not a lot to gain with NA mods. 200whp should be your realistic goal.
These will help now and on your way to FI
Aftermarket Coils
New Plugs
Midpipe (dual res pipes are not as loud)
Cobb Access Port
Other mods
Tires
Short shifter
Flywheel
03-06-2009 | 07:40 PM
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Sounds like you wanna drag.. Wrong car my friend. Coilovers is something I wish I got first...night and day difference. Just my recommendation. If it helps any, check out my blog for my list of mods. That will give you a good idea.
03-10-2009 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by pdxhak' post='917873' date='Mar 6 2009, 02:32 PM
Aftermarket Coils
New Plugs
Midpipe (dual res pipes are not as loud)
Cobb Access Port
Other mods
Tires
Short shifter
Flywheel
New Plugs
Midpipe (dual res pipes are not as loud)
Cobb Access Port
Other mods
Tires
Short shifter
Flywheel
That is a good short list. Coils/plugs/wires would be a nice thing to start with since the stock ones don't last very long and people commonly neglect replacing them. Yours are probably originals.
And DONT 5X POST!!!
04-03-2009 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by kdoiron' post='917847' date='Mar 6 2009, 12:29 AM
i recently bought a 2004 rx8 6 speed for 12.5 with 33k miles on it...i wasnt going to keep it but it kinda grew on me. i would like to strart modding out the motor, and get ready for turbo, but dont know were to start first...any suggestions would be apreciated....
PS first
PS first
Best bet is to go FI. Like SC or Turb. I got all the boltons but its nothing like driving a FI car. Your best bet is to ask for a drive in a FI 8 and drive your car and see what you want to do.
Hope that helps.
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