Hp Upgrade
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Whats the most cost effective way to gey some more hp from a stock rx8? I'm thinking pipe, cold air and chip? Also want to upgrade my old tires. I want more grip and live in Florida so winter is not a concern.Any suggestions? Thanks
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[quote name='bpmfla' date='Jul 25 2005, 03:09 PM']Whats the most cost effective way to gey some more hp from a stock rx8? I'm thinking pipe, cold air and chip? Also want to upgrade my old tires. I want more grip and live in Florida so winter is not a concern.Any suggestions? Thanks
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Most effective? Turbo......Tires? The Kumho MX is an awesome tire for the money....cost no object, the Michelin PS2 is good, and the Bridgestone Potenza S03 is cool.
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Most effective? Turbo......Tires? The Kumho MX is an awesome tire for the money....cost no object, the Michelin PS2 is good, and the Bridgestone Potenza S03 is cool.
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[quote name='Black8' date='Jul 25 2005, 08:22 PM']Most effective? Turbo......Tires? The Kumho MX is an awesome tire for the money....cost no object, the Michelin PS2 is good, and the Bridgestone Potenza S03 is cool.
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Goodyear Eagle F1's are perfect for Florida. Turn in suffers a bit but the wet/dry traction is great. They're not cheap.
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Goodyear Eagle F1's are perfect for Florida. Turn in suffers a bit but the wet/dry traction is great. They're not cheap.
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Originally Posted by bpmfla' date='Jul 25 2005, 06:09 PM
Whats the most cost effective way to gey some more hp from a stock rx8? I'm thinking pipe, cold air and chip?
Short of turbo or supercharger, there's isn't much you can do to the 8 to gain significant hp. Aftermarket exhaust, midpipe and intake will get you a little, but not much.
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I KNOW my blowzilla is gonna be a pain in the *** to make a header for in my 20b '93... I also KNOW it looks sweet as hell just hanging there!!!!!! ..I don't have a rx8 my relative does and asked if I could find out before he spends his money. Thats why I asked.
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Any dyno numbers on a turbo RX8 and price for complete package? Anybody making a really nice kit? How much? I've heard $5000 will get you 250whp. I am also hearing that a full pipe (no cats) cold air and a Wolf will do a nice job too. True?
