RX8 targeted 160 lb-ft torque
11-08-02, 04:11 PM
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RX8 targeted 160 lb-ft torque
http://www.mazdausa.com/rx8/home/default.asp
Thats better than the 140lb-ft I'm stuck with. Pretty impressive when you figure in all that CARB/LEV/ bull$hit.
Before anyone says wrong forum, there is a picture of an FC in the heritage link. Good enough for me to post here.
Thats better than the 140lb-ft I'm stuck with. Pretty impressive when you figure in all that CARB/LEV/ bull$hit.
Before anyone says wrong forum, there is a picture of an FC in the heritage link. Good enough for me to post here.
11-08-02, 04:19 PM
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Re: RX8 targeted 160 lb-ft torque
Originally posted by deadRX7Conv
[Before anyone says wrong forum, there is a picture of an FC in the heritage link. Good enough for me to post here.
[Before anyone says wrong forum, there is a picture of an FC in the heritage link. Good enough for me to post here.
EDIT:
After reading some more, they say the RX8 is going to sound different than other rotaries
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11-08-02, 04:35 PM
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Hell, it will still sound good! I imagine it will sound more like a 3-rotor...hehe 
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I'm really excited about the RX-8, as well as Mazda's current lineup. The Protege and Protege 5 are SUPER sharp looking cars. Saw a Protege 5 today that was midnight blue - I about ran off the road looking at it, it was just stunning!
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.I'm really excited about the RX-8, as well as Mazda's current lineup. The Protege and Protege 5 are SUPER sharp looking cars. Saw a Protege 5 today that was midnight blue - I about ran off the road looking at it, it was just stunning!
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11-08-02, 05:14 PM
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11-08-02, 05:34 PM
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And the package will be even more complete when Mazda offers a drop in Renesis engine replacement for REPU's, Fb's, Fc's and Fd's
I think that the Protege 5 and Mazdaspeed Protege are really sharp. Too bad you can't get turbo with the 5.
Get rid of some of the options on the Mazdaspeed Protege, drop the price, and kick some butt (SRT, SI, RSX, SpecV, XRS, GT-S)!
Mazda needs rotary power for their entire car line
I think that the Protege 5 and Mazdaspeed Protege are really sharp. Too bad you can't get turbo with the 5.
Get rid of some of the options on the Mazdaspeed Protege, drop the price, and kick some butt (SRT, SI, RSX, SpecV, XRS, GT-S)!
Mazda needs rotary power for their entire car line
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11-08-02, 06:24 PM
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before you guys get really stoked about the RX-8, Auto-Express (a UK based auto magizine) got to test drive a "production" version and the results aren't as Mazda promises.
They say it only has 237 bhp and will get 22 mpg, and that's the high powered version that said that Mazda will also release a 187 hp version.
here's the link:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_i...p%3Fid%3D31243
Maybe, we'll get lucky with a 4th gen 7, because this is a really disappointing article as far as i'm concerned. We'll just have to wait and see when the US reports get the 8 to review, maybe they will have better news.
They say it only has 237 bhp and will get 22 mpg, and that's the high powered version that said that Mazda will also release a 187 hp version.
here's the link:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_i...p%3Fid%3D31243
Maybe, we'll get lucky with a 4th gen 7, because this is a really disappointing article as far as i'm concerned. We'll just have to wait and see when the US reports get the 8 to review, maybe they will have better news
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11-08-02, 06:57 PM
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Power output could be different for Euro models possibly due to different emissions requirements(?). I certainly hope so otherwise the rotary comeback might be short lived.
11-08-02, 07:48 PM
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was it 237 at the wheels
cuz mazdas 250hp (targeted) is probably for at the flywheel....i dunno haven't read the article yet..I'm about to now
and imagine this engine of TTs
remember the 13B could only make 155hp NA...the renesis is making 250hp (237hp if you want) NA
cuz mazdas 250hp (targeted) is probably for at the flywheel....i dunno haven't read the article yet..I'm about to now
and imagine this engine of TTs
remember the 13B could only make 155hp NA...the renesis is making 250hp (237hp if you want) NA
11-08-02, 07:58 PM
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As for the mazdaspeed, it disappoints me. Mazda didnt even touch the block when they built it... only added a turbo. I expect it wont last very long when exposed to 10+ psi.
11-08-02, 08:19 PM
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Originally posted by dr0x
As for the mazdaspeed, it disappoints me. Mazda didnt even touch the block when they built it... only added a turbo. I expect it wont last very long when exposed to 10+ psi.
As for the mazdaspeed, it disappoints me. Mazda didnt even touch the block when they built it... only added a turbo. I expect it wont last very long when exposed to 10+ psi.
the problem with the mazdaspeed pro
you can't up the boost
they have some special type of hold in pace which won't let you up the boost, and if they are broken then you void your warranty.
so the boost is set and you can't change it for the mazdaspeed pro....
I have a 3rd generation protege myself (1999), and i was looking forward for the mazdaspeed, as when they release that, i was hoping mazda would release some kind of turbo kits for us NA proteges. but mazda wants to keep their mazdaspeed pros "SPECIAL"
so they aren't releasing the turbo or any of the hardware needed for the turbo pro.
also i don't think the stock pro tranny can take too much more boost....so if you are looking for turbo upgrades, then you should also look into tranny upgrades also for the mazdaspeed, and teh regular pro's
also your warranty will be void for changing the turbo...and they also have that policy with the mazdaspeed....where you have to send in the original broken part.....to get the new fixed mazdaspeed part...so that people don't go trying to get mazdaspeed parts for the regular pro
damn i type too much
11-08-02, 08:23 PM
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supposedly the Renesis was capable of 280hp, but the production vehicle was going to be aimed at 250hp. and i've seen different numbers for hp and bhp. i looked it up awhile back, and bhp stood for "brake horsepower."
11-08-02, 11:40 PM
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Originally posted by Phu5ion
oh, and here's a picture from a german website that i think we would all like.
oh, and here's a picture from a german website that i think we would all like
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11-09-02, 12:09 AM
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Originally posted by Phu5ion
oh, and here's a picture from a german website that i think we would all like.
For more RX-8 news keep an eye on rotarynews.com
oh, and here's a picture from a german website that i think we would all like
.For more RX-8 news keep an eye on rotarynews.com
11-09-02, 01:15 AM
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After reading some more, they say the RX8 is going to sound different than other rotaries
better turn up the the volume, it sounds bad ***
11-09-02, 01:22 AM
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It really did sound sweet in person at sevenstock, damn I am happy I made it this year They said it was difficult reaching the 250hp mark while maintaing a low noise level but they were getting close and if that is what the 237 is then that is pretty close.
They said it was difficult reaching the 250hp mark while maintaing a low noise level but they were getting close and if that is what the 237 is then that is pretty close.
11-09-02, 09:08 AM
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If they'd only remember that their customers are only going to rip off the restrictive stock mufflers to go louder any way, they'd have fewer problems. I guess doing it right would make it harder to sell after market mufflers though.