Question on RB exhaust
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Question on RB exhaust
I was wondering if i would be fine to go to rx7.com and get the rb dual exhaust and run it with the stock fuel set up. I believe that the exhaust comes with the muffler and the downpipe right?? here is a pic of what u get when u buy it for $515.
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It's a two-piece catback - the muffler itself, and a pipe leading from the muffler to the catalytic converter. This pipe is not a 'downpipe'. Downpipes lead from the turbos to the catalytic converter.
Many people run a cat-back, intake, and downpipe on the stock ECU. But you'll want a boost gauge so you're absolutely certain your peak boost doesn't go more than 11psi because of the mods.
Many people run a cat-back, intake, and downpipe on the stock ECU. But you'll want a boost gauge so you're absolutely certain your peak boost doesn't go more than 11psi because of the mods.
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If your car is all stock, but you're adding the cat-back, you'll be VERY OK. Even downpipe/catback is still fine - once you add an intake you're starting to push your luck.
The RB cat-back is a VERY nice piece, BTW.
Dale
The RB cat-back is a VERY nice piece, BTW.
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Yeah, i'm thinking of RB because i dont like those loud fart-cans like hondas. RB is just about stock and gives a good sound under a load. I had a feeling it wasnt the downpipe just making sure. Should i get a downpipe also or just leave it alone for now. I defiantely want to get a boost guage, along with water temp. and oil temp.
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If your car is stock, then the most important mod you can do is to install a downpipe. And yes, the RB is a great cat-back for those of us not interested in losing our hearing.
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N1 is loud. M2 is out of business.
You should really consider a downpipe. Check out the newbie FAQs for information. It helps reliability by reducing heat as well as power.
You should really consider a downpipe. Check out the newbie FAQs for information. It helps reliability by reducing heat as well as power.
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I got the RB because I think the others don't have a good sound to them. The RB with a downpipe has a nice sound, and it's not much louder than stock, but at full throtle it dosen't have that SSSSSSSSSSSSSS sound of stock setups, and dosen't sound like a flatulant Honda. I also gained 18 HP at the rear wheels ( you'll gain HP with most cat-backs). Be warned, without the pre-cat, the rotery "backfire" will become noticable again, some care, some don't.
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I dont understand the damn FAQ, everything i type in the box to search it doesnt come up with anything. What should i look up to find out all of the mods i should get to reduce engine bay heat. I know AST and downpipe help a lot.
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The biggest single thing you can do is eliminate the precat and go with a new DP. It's a must. Search for the fan mod if you want some addl cooling.
Have you been here:http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/
I've been wondering where I can post this pic I have - figured what better place than here?
How can you have the stock muffler hanging on your car for one more second after seeing this
Have you been here:http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/
I've been wondering where I can post this pic I have - figured what better place than here?
How can you have the stock muffler hanging on your car for one more second after seeing this
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Wowm looking at the pic really makes me want to get one now. What a huge difference. I went to that site, thanks helps a little bit. Any other good sites to check out.
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Originally Posted by MazdaSpeed93
Wowm looking at the pic really makes me want to get one now. What a huge difference. I went to that site, thanks helps a little bit. Any other good sites to check out.
do here and look under 'Reliability Mods':http://robrobinette.com/index.htm
Rob's site has a lot of pop-up ads, but it is another great resource.
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Yes, they are. But weight and noise supression seem to be related in some way. I like light stuff, but it is worth the few extra lbs to me to keep my hearing and run the RB cat back.
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^ Oh yeah, Mazdaspeed93: did I mention this other great site for suggestions:
http://maxcooper.com/rx7/index.html
http://maxcooper.com/rx7/index.html
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