Tips For Modified RX8.

Rotary Engine can make a lot of power if it is modified in the right way. They are plenty of people getting 500 - 600 hp out of 1.3 liter rotary. But if it is modified the wrong way, you are running into the risk of blowing engines.

Rotary engine is extra sensitive to detonation. One detonation can destroy the whole motor. If you blow one apex seal, your engine is gone!!!

Mild upgrade such as intake, cat-back exhaust, and pulley kit will be OK but any modification that will require you to modify the fuel map and timing map will need extra attention. Anything that will affect the air and exhaust flow drastically needs extra attention. There are modification that you have to do together to run the engine safely. So I will suggest the following modification stages:

1. Stage One: Intake, Cat-Back Exhaust and Pulley (No ECU tuning necessary)

2. Stage Two: Add Tubular Header (ECU tuning necessary).

3. Stage Three: Add midpipe to replace the catalytic converter. (ECU tuning necessary)

4. Stage Four: Forced Induction (Turbo or Supercharger) need to upgrade the fuel system with larger injections, high flow fuel pump, and ECU tuning, possible radiator upgrade. (higher power engine produces more heat)

Engine tuning is the most important part as you can see it is a requirement in every stages except stage one. When it comes to ECU tuning, you have to let people who have extensive knowledge on rotary engine tuning the ECU for you. The required air/fuel ratio and ignition timing is totally different from piston engine.

Please be smart and mod your RX8 carefully and wisely. Choose the people and company that have extensive knowledge on rotary engine.

Good Luck on modifying your RX8 and Happy Rotoring..........