Essential RX maintenance

[13btt]

No it won't overheat and yes of course can use as daily driver. Mazda wouldn't design a car that isn't reliable especially the RX-8!

 

[khbeh34]

good news.... i'm ordering a RX-8 wit Mazdaspeed bodykit plus manual version... Wish me luck.....

 

[phat7]

good news.... i'm ordering a RX-8 wit Mazdaspeed bodykit plus manual version... Wish me luck.....

well done. do join us when you come to kl

 

[quixeric]

welcome to the gang, hey alchemis how much did u purchase the SARD AST and whre ya get it. im looking for 1 now, think i will use back the 0.9 caps

 

[Alchemis]

i got it from ah choy.... around 500...
comes with a 1.3 BAR cap. useless. i swapped back with the 0.9 BAR

his place also have a taiwan made AST... that cost almost half the price only.. but serve the same purpose.

 

[RERider]

Ah Choy has rebuilt an RX-8 recently. 2nd is on the way, with all new housings , rotors and all rebuild kits from Mazda, Japan.:_:

 

[SideWaysGrey]

RERider,
is that the yellow one plastic wrapped ? seems really new to have a blown engine

 

[phat7]

i understand that the rx8 is going with the fds rebuild kit. wonder how it will perform? i guess the greddy turbokit needs those seals.

 

[RERider]

SideWaysGrey- The Yellow one already on the road with new renesis engine which inc all new renesis housing, rotors and rebuild kits for RX-8. Damage RM15,000 in total. Very reasonable price and I considered it ready cheap.

 

[RERider]

i understand that the rx8 is going with the fds rebuild kit. wonder how it will perform? i guess the greddy turbokit needs those seals.

Lennon is the one running on it. Wonder ah choy changes the corner seals too. Renesis one is different from FD.

Lennon, mind to share with us? the pros and cons of using FD seals??:regular_smile:

 

[phat7]

its good to see lennon making technical headway for other rx8 owners. good luck lennon and hope all goes well. take her easy for the first 1k km then boost away!!

 

[- D i a b l o -]

yeaah,good luck Lennon

I'll be watching closely,maybe if its worth it I can try it too..yeepeeeee

 

[SideWaysGrey]

SideWaysGrey- The Yellow one already on the road with new renesis engine which inc all new renesis housing, rotors and rebuild kits for RX-8. Damage RM15,000 in total. Very reasonable price and I considered it ready cheap.

ouch...:emoticon_U:

 

[slinkyjo]

sorry to interupt a private... are you guys talking abt an RX7 with a rebuilt engine from RX8 or an RX8 with a rebuilt RX8 engine? juz confused...

 

[phat7]

rx8 engine but running rx7 seals and possibly rx7 rotors.
the rx8 engine leaves much to be desired when it comes to outright performance. the owner of the rx8 i believe has installed a tc but due to inherent blowby due to increased charge air the owner has opted for rx7 seals and i do believe there are 3mm machined rotors in the overall project as well.

 

[RE-Outlaw]

What is the difference in FC between carbon seals and the normal ones???

 

[Alchemis]

carbon seals are meant for NA only....they allow super high rev.... but not high pressure like turbo....

 

[kenken]

hello..i''m interested in getting a sa22. is it hard to maintain?

 

[RERider]

Nope. but you need to find replacement parts for interior and exterior if you want to restore them.

 

[kenken]

so you mean that parts like headlamps rear lamps and doors are very hard to find? what is the market price for one of these?

 

[RERider]

Not hard to find. Google it or visit Black Dragon Auto.

 

[kk13]

Hey guys...

How often should you flush your cooling system?

also, how long should you set your turbo timer?

some say the longer the better, n other say too long is not good...abt 20 seconds will do...

 

[keisukosan]

This have to see ur setting of ur car...

 

[kk13]

say single turbo...how long should the turbo timer be on?

 

[anand raj]

Just to confirm with u sifus i was quoted rm7500.00 for - fc3s halfcut, workmanship, fd petrol tank, aircon, interior just to fix in the fc dshboard with wiring and exhaust excluded tabung.Not included rear axle and abdorbers All these just to fix into my mazda savanna. Is it worth it? Thanks