RX8 Tuning
Take the RX-8 to the next level with these aftermarket tuning guides. Mazda’s rotary-powered sports car offers an incredible driving experience, boasting a stock 9,000-rpm redline that few modern cars can match. With used prices more reasonable than ever, it’s a perfect platform for creating a standout drift build.
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Best RX-8 Turbo Kit Guide
Are you considering a turbo upgrade for your RX-8? This guide will help you choose the best RX8 turbo kit for your needs and budget.
Ultimate Mazda RX-8 Coilover Guide
We review the most popular Mazda RX-8 coilovers available on the market today, from budget to pro. This is the ultimate RX8 coilover guide.
Ultimate Mazda RX-8 Exhaust Guide
Tempted to get an exhaust to improve the looks and sound of your Mazda RX8? We've taken a look at the best exhausts in the…
RX-8 Motor Swap
Making serious horsepower with your RX-8: A short overview The Mazda RX-8 is a great car, by all means, it does everything quite well, excelling…
With its excellent weight distribution, low center of gravity, and rear-wheel drive layout, the RX-8 has earned its place among the best cheap drift cars available today.
While it doesn’t have the cult following of its RX-7 predecessor, the RX-8’s practical four-door design makes it a surprisingly versatile choice with a bargain price tag to match.
Our guides cover the most useful aftermarket upgrades, from coilovers that allow you to fully customize the handling while choosing the perfect stance, to aftermarket exhaust upgrades that let the rotary’s unique sound roar out.
For those brave enough to push the high-compression RENESIS rotary engine, our turbo kit guide explores the forced induction options that unleash the true capabilities of this incredible (yet complicated) powerplant.
Terrified of the thought of maintaining the rotary? (We get it!) The RX-8’s awesome chassis makes it a perfect candidate for an engine swap. Many opt for LS motor swaps, but 1JZ and 2JZ-GTEs are also prime candidates for big power goals that’ll transform this affordable sports car into something special.