I bought a 2004 RX-8 a few months ago, and I love it, but it was an automatic which i really didn't love but the price was great 9500 with 45k on the back end needs a little tlc, but other than that its a great car, and I love the way it looks. But this weekend there was a test and tune at Este (which is a drag strip here in Syracuse) And I looked up to see 1/4 mile times. So I thought i would be running, like 15's or 16's. But instead I was running 17.5 on 1/4 mile!!! Ugh my reaction time wasn't the greatest but. I had no power out of the gate. Is there anyone that can help me get more power in the lower rpms. Any Suggestions on what to buy? Without having to buy a turbo or supercharger. Don't have the money for that. But getting Cold Air and Maybe the pulley kit? Will I see improvment? Just looking for the most bang for my buck thats safe for the car.
No Low end power!!
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- 2002 BJFW, 2007 BK3P, 1979 SA22C, 2005 BK3P
automatic rx-8s are, no offense, notoriously slow. they have less than a hundred horsepower at the crank and even less put down at the wheels. the automatic version was, until this past year, significantly detuned to reduce load and potential wear on the transmission. an intake and pulley kit might give you some more power, but its not going to be mind blowing. a turbo or supercharger really is the only way to shave any amount of time off the quarter mile times.
I think you mean "less than two hundred horsepower at the crank."
Yeah i didn't do enough homework when i bought the car, there was another kid looking @ the car at the same time because of the price. so I had to move a little faster than i would have liked. I love the car and its great on the highway just cruising but anywhere else its really slow.
well that was my thought was nitrous, but i don't want to break the car. I love the mazda's but now i'm seeing why this one was so cheap. so it looks like the verdict is to just find a six speed manual, but then the problem will be finding someone to buy my car.
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- 2002 BJFW, 2007 BK3P, 1979 SA22C, 2005 BK3P
yeah i did, but it feels more like what i wrote initially
I understand the disconnect you get with the A/T. There are going to be people who have to drive a A/T for various reasons. I ordered it because of two back surgeries, it was the only way I could have(drive) my seventh RX. I drove it home worried about the rough ride(I could hardly take it). It's five years later and I know I will have to make that same decision again soon on the RX-10(with 16X). It's going to be hard but I think I now can go back to stick again.
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- 2002 BJFW, 2007 BK3P, 1979 SA22C, 2005 BK3P
i think the 16X will make respectable power even with the automatic transmission
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- 2002 BJFW, 2007 BK3P, 1979 SA22C, 2005 BK3P
you can get it with an optional spare tire, that is, if you like going from some to zero trunk space
Rx-8's dont come with spare tires
Depends on country of issue.
Spare tyres are standard equipment for the Aussie market
In regards to your 4AT version issues.
HKS-twin power ignition amplifier............... (more spark, better burn, more power)
Knightsports extractors + exhaust system... (no explaination required)
HKS intake pod.......................................(proven the greatest power gain of all the choices)
Knightsports (4-beat) ECU tune upgrade.... (re-maps the fuel/IGN tune for max power)
6MT differential (upgrade from 4.1 to 4.3)
Castrol Transmax-Z (best synthetic transmission oil available)
On the last point, the trans oil. Typically the AT sucks 30% power from the engine. The hydraulic properties on this oil are so good, you only lose 25% effectively gaining 5% power for FREE.
I have a 4AT version & are doing the same
REgards
