headers?

jimstaz · 02-15-2013, 12:43 AM

so ive been pricing headers and they are pretty pricey.. i was wondering if anyone knows of any companies that copied the designs of good header and made there own and cheaper version...? anyone even have a header on there car if so tell me about your experience on your RX8 plz and thank you.

WE3RX7 · 02-15-2013, 09:07 AM

There are a ton of knock-offs of Racing Beat's design on eBay. Truth is, there is minimal power gains with this header design. Its a great part by all means, and DOES yield a few more HP over the mid range on up... but the real savings in my opinion is weight and temperature control.

If you want to see decent gains on a header on this engine, it needs to be a longer tube design collecting farther back than the factory mating locations allow. That means custom, and that means big $$$.

diabolical1 · 02-15-2013, 08:05 PM

as mentioned, there are many of them listed on Ebay. to be honest, i've been tempted once or twice to buy one of them because the price at RB went up since they were introduced. however, at this point i'm trying to hold out until i can get a genuine RB unit.

jimstaz · 02-16-2013, 02:50 PM

RB has some good full exhaust systems.. maybe i should wait as well when i get the money to do a full exhaust.

Sephitrask · 02-16-2013, 04:49 PM

Black Halo Racing has been working on a lung tube header for some time now, and apparently it will be for sale soon. Regardless of the direction you go, dont expect much from it. I would suggest spending money elsewhere.

lilring · 02-17-2013, 08:34 AM

I have the Racing Beat Header, I love it. Smooths out the power range and you can def. feel the power gain. It does add some raspy sound but not too much.

jimstaz · 02-21-2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lilring

I have the Racing Beat Header, I love it. Smooths out the power range and you can def. feel the power gain. It does add some raspy sound but not too much.

could you tell me what your full exhaust system consist of with the RB header? change O2 sensors also? cat get messed up?

lilring · 02-21-2013, 09:33 PM

Im currently running the Racing Beat Header with Racing Beat DR midpipe and SR motorsports catback... love the sound. about the switch to RE Amemiya cat back. I was running Racing beat header with Racing Beat Race pipe with SR cat back and it was super loud but a little raspy.. I just use the stock O2 sensors. Havnt had a cat on my 8 with in 3 years

jimstaz · 02-28-2013, 01:44 PM

is there a place besides ebay to get a used exhaust for cheap that is RB or some good brand? i would like to get a good system but i just dont have the funds to do all the fancy stuff.. i didnt know if there was a rx8 trading post or somewhere people sell there stuff or what not.. craiglist isnt helping. lol

lilring · 02-28-2013, 06:49 PM

are you looking for a cat back? I am installing my new one this weekend and will have my SR motorsport up for sale for cheap, since your pretty local I will give you a better deal then the rest

jimstaz · 03-01-2013, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilring

are you looking for a cat back? I am installing my new one this weekend and will have my SR motorsport up for sale for cheap, since your pretty local I will give you a better deal then the rest

message me..

02-15-2013, 12:43 AM	#1
jimstaz Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: clarksville, tn iTrader: (0) Posts: 87 Rep Power: 14	headers? so ive been pricing headers and they are pretty pricey.. i was wondering if anyone knows of any companies that copied the designs of good header and made there own and cheaper version...? anyone even have a header on there car if so tell me about your experience on your RX8 plz and thank you.

02-16-2013, 04:49 PM	#5
Sephitrask BOILED PEANUTS!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jacksonville, Fl iTrader: (0) Posts: 257 Rep Power: 15	Black Halo Racing has been working on a lung tube header for some time now, and apparently it will be for sale soon. Regardless of the direction you go, dont expect much from it. I would suggest spending money elsewhere. __________________ www.rotarycarclub.com *"The way a Rotary engine makes power is ferocious, much like having a chainsaw under your right foot."*

02-17-2013, 08:34 AM	#6
lilring Rotary Man Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN iTrader: (0) Posts: 253 Rep Power: 16	I have the Racing Beat Header, I love it. Smooths out the power range and you can def. feel the power gain. It does add some raspy sound but not too much. __________________ 2005 Mazda RX-8 Velocity Red Mica - Daily Driver 2004 Mazda RX-8 Titanium Gray Metallic - RIP 1997 Mitshibishi Eclipse GST Black -Sold- RIP

02-21-2013, 09:33 PM	#8
lilring Rotary Man Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN iTrader: (0) Posts: 253 Rep Power: 16	Im currently running the Racing Beat Header with Racing Beat DR midpipe and SR motorsports catback... love the sound. about the switch to RE Amemiya cat back. I was running Racing beat header with Racing Beat Race pipe with SR cat back and it was super loud but a little raspy.. I just use the stock O2 sensors. Havnt had a cat on my 8 with in 3 years __________________ 2005 Mazda RX-8 Velocity Red Mica - Daily Driver 2004 Mazda RX-8 Titanium Gray Metallic - RIP 1997 Mitshibishi Eclipse GST Black -Sold- RIP

02-28-2013, 06:49 PM	#10
lilring Rotary Man Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN iTrader: (0) Posts: 253 Rep Power: 16	are you looking for a cat back? I am installing my new one this weekend and will have my SR motorsport up for sale for cheap, since your pretty local I will give you a better deal then the rest __________________ 2005 Mazda RX-8 Velocity Red Mica - Daily Driver 2004 Mazda RX-8 Titanium Gray Metallic - RIP 1997 Mitshibishi Eclipse GST Black -Sold- RIP

02-15-2013, 09:07 AM	#2
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	There are a ton of knock-offs of Racing Beat's design on eBay. Truth is, there is minimal power gains with this header design. Its a great part by all means, and DOES yield a few more HP over the mid range on up... but the real savings in my opinion is weight and temperature control. If you want to see decent gains on a header on this engine, it needs to be a longer tube design collecting farther back than the factory mating locations allow. That means custom, and that means big $$$.

02-16-2013, 02:50 PM	#4
jimstaz Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: clarksville, tn iTrader: (0) Posts: 87 Rep Power: 14	RB has some good full exhaust systems.. maybe i should wait as well when i get the money to do a full exhaust.

02-28-2013, 01:44 PM	#9
jimstaz Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: clarksville, tn iTrader: (0) Posts: 87 Rep Power: 14	is there a place besides ebay to get a used exhaust for cheap that is RB or some good brand? i would like to get a good system but i just dont have the funds to do all the fancy stuff.. i didnt know if there was a rx8 trading post or somewhere people sell there stuff or what not.. craiglist isnt helping. lol