Black Halo Racing Long-Tube Header for RX-8
Exclusive to Essex Rotary in the UK
Essex Rotary are very excited to bring to the UK the most anticipated exhaust header of all time for the RX-8, The Black Halo Racing Long-Tube Manifold.
This header is intended as a ”race-only” application as it has no AIR pump fitting, will not fit an exhaust catalyst, will trigger the 410 and 420 CELs, and is not CARB certified.
After years of development and testing for performance, fitment, and durability, Black Halo Racing is excited to announce the Black Halo Racing Long-Tube Header that many have waited for is finally available and production has begun. Over a period of two-plus years this header was tested on a few different RX-8s with similar performance in all cases.
The attached dyno sheet is from a 6-port/6-speed 2008 RX-8 with about 25K miles on it and using a BHR Ignition System as it’s only modification (installed well before the dyno test was performed), including still using the factory cat-back exhaust system. Typical rear-wheel horsepower gains were 20-25 rear-wheel horsepower, with additional engine torque being demonstrated as low as 2,000 RPMs, but actual total gains in power are dependent on the age/condition of each engine and the presence of other modifications.
Utilizing three 1-7/8″ primary pipes and a 3″ merge collector, this header balances easy installation, interference-free fitment, and the most free exhaust flow possible. In addition, the CNC-milled engine flange has very smooth transitions from the rectangle exhaust ports to the round primary tubes.
The Black Halo Racing Long-Tube Header includes a 3″ midpipe outlets and all the gaskets and hardware needed for a comprehensive swap from your factory manifold A discounted option is available for those who already have a 3″ midpipe.
Mounts for the factory front and rear oxygen sensors are also installed and positioned in their OEM locations.
Due to the value of this part these headers are special order only and may take 4-6 weeks to be manufactured and shipped to us from BHR in the USA. Please remember you may need to allow up to this amount of time from order placement to arrival.
