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What does the acronym rx8 stand for?
The mazda rx8 is a car from the brand mazda. The rx8 has a rotary engine, so the "r" is defined as rotary. The x could be "Xperiment". The 8 is a catchy number and is after the 6 and 7 models.
Does the Mazda rx8 have a v6 0r v8 engine?
It is in fact neither. It is a rotary type of engine, there is nothing v about it.
What is the engine size of a 2008 Mazda RX8?
The current rotary engine displaces 1.3 liters. 1.3 liters in a rotary is approximately equal to 2.6 liters of piston engine
Do all Mazda cars have a rotary engine?
For all I know, for the RX8, about 1k or 10k of them were made a V6. All though if I remember correctley, one of Mazda's cars were not even produced with a rotary engine and I think it was called the Comet.
How much compression should a 2005 Mazda rx8 rotary engine have?
10:1 - 12:1 through that range is fine
What year they stop using rotary engines?
They have not stopped. Mazda still uses the NSU Wankel twin rotor engine to power the RX8.
How many miles can be done on a Mazda rx8 rotary engine before it has to be changed?
I have a friend with 170,000 miles and he still drives it daily, I have another friend replacing his engine at 50,000 miles.
Can you install a supercharger and turbo on your rotary Mazda rx8 Renesis engine?
yes. look up supercharged Mazda rx8 on youtube Check out Pettit Racing on Google. 10 - 12 PSI of boost in a RX8 is about 330 - 350 RWHP. --- check out rx8club.com --- lots of good information on there to find out about your Mazda rx8, I have an '05 that I'm building up for turbo, everything you need to know or need to search about is posted about there...
At what interval do you change a timing belt on a Mazda rx8 2004?
There is no "timing belt" There is also no camshaft nor any valves. The rotary engine does not use any of the above.
Rx8 bad engine vibration at 6000 revs?
Typically with the Mazda RX8 Rotary engine vibration at revs as high as 6000 is down to engine damage suffered when oil was low. Your engine requires rebuild or renewal. Vibration at idle only is typically engine mounts, a know fault many dealers are aware of.
What is special about the Mazda rx8?
Both the Mazda RX7 and RX8 use a style of engine known as the Wankel Rotary engine. These engines are typically small but produce larger amounts of power than a standard cylinder based engine of the same size. See related links for a Wikipedia article on the Wankel Rotary Engine The RX8 is also special and noticeable for its looks (Well the 2009 one is) and the smoothness of the engine. The RX8 also uses a door style called 'Suicide Doors' which means both doors open in separate directions. It also has a good layout: Front engined rear wheel drive! It is a coupe and a four door saloon mixed together!
What are the warning lights for a Mazda rx8?
There are numerous warning lights for a Mazda RX8. Some of the warning lights are for engine oil, charging system, ABS, and check engine.
