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The Racing Beat RX-8 Race Exhaust System V2 with 3″ bore and extended tip is a lightweight exhaust system that is intended for race applications. Originally designed to meet the demands of RX-8 autocross/circuit racers, this system is significantly lighter than the stock system and has been designed to meet a race track-imposed sound limit. As compared with our original RX-8 Race exhaust system, the V2 version features an extended tip section which extends rearward through a single bumper opening.

System Weight
The Racing Beat Race Exhaust System has been designed to offer a significant weight reduction over the stock RX-8 system, compare the following:

Stock system + connecting-pipe = 39 lbs
Racing Beat Race Muffler (21 lbs) + Connecting-pipe (8 lbs) = 29 lbs
This is a 25% reduction in weight over the stock system!

All components are handcrafted using 304-stainless steel materials for excellent durability and strength. As a weight saving measure, we decided to eliminate the decorative tip outlet, and instead provided a downward-angled outlet pipe. This pipe reflects exhaust noise downward in an attempt to further dissipate the sound.

Power Output
Performance gains are comparable with our REV 8 Street Exhaust:

Stock production engine – with muffler removed +5 HP
Stock production engine – with RB street or race exhaust + 3.5 HP approx.

Sound Quality
While louder than the stock system, particularly under full throttle, this exhaust system can be used for those looking for a very aggressive exhaust tone for their daily-driven RX-8. A modest driving technique will produce a moderate and tolerable exhaust tone, but jump on the throttle and this exhaust really comes to life. Full throttle does not produce a buzzy or harsh, but a more exotic sound like that of a tuned V-6 engine. During a long-distance trip to the race track during prototype testing for this system, our independent test driver commented that highway cruising was very tolerable, without any droning sounds or harmonics.

This exhaust system is equipped with a stainless steel connecting pipe and all required mounting hardware.

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The Racing Beat RX-8 Race Exhaust System is a lightweight exhaust system that is intended for race applications. Originally designed to meet the demands of RX-8 autocross racers, this system is significantly lighter than the stock system and has been designed to meet a race track-imposed 92db sound limit*.

System Weight
The Racing Beat Race Exhaust System has been designed to offer a significant weight reduction over the stock RX-8 system, compare the following:

Stock system + connecting-pipe = 39 lbs
Racing Beat Race Muffler (17.5 lbs) + Connecting-pipe (8 lbs) = 25.5 lbs
This is a 34% reduction in weight over the stock system!

All components are handcrafted using 304-stainless steel materials for excellent durability and strength. As a weight saving measure, we decided to eliminate the decorative tip outlet, and instead provided a downward-angled outlet pipe. This pipe reflects exhaust noise downward in an attempt to further dissipate the sound.

Power Output
Performance gains are comparable with our REV 8 Street Exhaust:

Stock production engine – with muffler removed +5 HP
Stock production engine – with RB street or race exhaust + 3.5 HP approx.

Sound Quality
While louder than the stock system, particularly under full throttle, this exhaust system can be used for those looking for a very aggressive exhaust tone for their daily-driven RX-8. A modest driving technique will produce a moderate and tolerable exhaust tone, but jump on the throttle and this exhaust really comes to life. Full throttle does not produce a buzzy or harsh, but a more exotic sound like that of a tuned V-6 engine. During a long-distance trip to the race track during prototype testing for this system, our independent test driver commented that highway cruising was very tolerable, without any droning sounds or harmonics.

This exhaust system is equipped with a stainless steel connecting pipe and all required mounting hardware.

*Measured approximately 50′ away from the side of an otherwise stock 2004 RX-8 MT under full throttle. Your actual decibel reading may vary. Other factors, including atmospheric conditions, additional performance accessories, tires, etc.. may cause variations in your actual sound measurement.

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From the selection on the drop down box below we offer the popular Racing Beat-modified High Performance Holley Intake System Kit for the 1974-1985 12A & 13B with stock port, street port and bridge port engines.

One of most significant benefits of this complete ready-to-go kit is that is takes all the guesswork, trial-and-error, and frustration out of attempting to assembly your own intake kit! We’ve taken over 40 years of our rotary engine experience and know-how and combined it for you in this complete, ready-to-install kit. Our intake kits has been thoroughly developed and tested using our in-house engine dyno to ensure maximum performance for each specific engine application.

The heart of each intake system is a performance-proven Holley carburetor. Depending on the requirements of each specific application, the carburetor is disassembled by Racing Beat’s carburetor technicians then reworked, retuned, and reconfigured specifically for use with a designated rotary engine application. This process is not a simple “re-jetting” project, but a complex series of steps requiring machining, drilling and reconfiguring of the main and metering bodies, adjustment of the float bowls, and complete replacement of all jets.

Headers must be used with these street port intake systems to achieve maximum horsepower gains.

The carburetors and manifolds used in these Holley kits are also available separately in the “Holley Components” section. Also see the “Intake” section for other related intake components.

Note: Installation of this kit requires use of a high performance fuel pump delivering 6 psi @ 20 gph.

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We offer the extremely popular Racing Beat-modified High Performance Holley Intake System Kit for 1976-1985 12A Stock (non-ported) engines.

Racing Beat’s High Performance Holley Intake System Kit has proven over the years to be an extremely reliable carburetor upgrade, with very “streetable” engine smoothness and drivability characteristics. Fuel economy is comparable to the stock carburetor under similar driving conditions.

Complete Ready-to-Install Kit
One of most significant benefits of this complete ready-to-go kit is that is takes all the guesswork, trial-and-error, and frustration out of attempting to assembly your own intake kit! We’ve taken over 40 years of our rotary engine experience and know-how and combined it for you in this complete, ready-to-install kit. Our intake kits has been thoroughly developed and tested using our in-house engine dyno to ensure maximum performance for each specific engine application.

Rotary-tuned By Racing Beat
The heart of each intake system is a performance-proven 4-barrel Holley carburetor. Depending on the requirements of each specific application, the carburetor is disassembled by Racing Beat’s carburetor technicians then reworked, retuned, and reconfigured specifically for use with a designated rotary engine application. This process is not a simple “re-jetting” project, but a complex series of steps requiring machining, drilling and reconfiguring of the main and metering bodies, adjustment of the float bowls, and complete replacement of all jets. Each application has been fully developed and tested on our in-house dyno facility to ensure maximum performance.

Each comprehensive package includes a Racing Beat cast-aluminum high-rise intake manifold with a vacuum source for power brakes, a Racing Beat-modified Holley carburetor (465 CFM), foam air cleaner and canister assembly, throttle and metering oil pump linkages, and appropriate gaskets. All emissions control fittings are eliminated. This carburetor includes a vacuum-operated choke.

Performance
When installed on a 1976-78 RX-3 or a 1979-85 RX-7 12A engine, this kit increases engine output by approximately 20 HP with the stock exhaust system. However, for increased performance gains we strongly recommend the installation of an exhaust header/presilencer/Power Pulse Muffler combo (10+ HP) or an open exhaust (15+ HP) – resulting in total performance gains of between 30-35 HP depending on your specific intake/exhaust configuration..

The carburetors and manifolds used in these Holley kits are also available separately in the “Holley Components” section.

Note: Installation of this kit requires use of a high delivery fuel pump kit delivering 6 psi @ 20 gph.

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Racing Beat’s dyno-proven Power Pulse Air Filter Assembly, for all 1971-85 Stock Carburettor Bodies, is designed specifically for performance. While the assembly uses the same Racing Beat foam air filter element that fits the stock canister, the design of the Power Pulse canister both improves air flow into the carburettor and limits the introduction of dirt particles into the filter element.

The spun aluminium canister pieces are powder-coated white for added durability. There is no provision for emission control valve hose/air pump hose connections on this assembly; however, there is a position available to connect a crankcase breather tube if needed.

The Racing Beat-designed Foam Air Filter Element for all 1971-85 Rotaries consists of a polyurethane foam over a metal screen form that interchanges exactly with the stock element. The foam element can be re-used by periodically cleaning in solvent and re-oiling.

While the element offers no significant increase in air flow when compared to a clean, stock paper element, as the paper element collects dirt its air flow capacity decreases dramatically while the foam element is nearly unaffected.

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Racing Beat’s extremely popular Front Engine Mount allows any 1974-85 13B engine to be installed into any 1979-85 12A RX-7 chassis.

(The stock Mazda front engine mount from a 1984-85 13B GSL-SE engine cannot be used as an alternative due to differences in the design of the GSL-SE chassis front cross member.)

When the Racing Beat engine mount is used in conjunction with the 1984-85 GSL-SE 13B engine using any 1974-85 13B Engine RX-7 oil pan, this laser-cut stainless steel mount greatly simplifies installation. This mount can used with either the stock Mazda engine mounts

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Our Racing Beat-designed, “Long Primary” Street Port Complete RX-7 Exhaust System is designed for any 1979-85 RX-7 with a 12A street-ported engine. Designed specifically to optimize the performance benefit of a ported rotary engine, this RX-7 exhaust system will provide the maximum power output possible from an aftermarket RX-7 exhaust system. While louder than the stock system, the dual resonated centre section offers maximum exhaust gas flow and scavenging while reducing sound output to a modest level.

Offered as a packaged set, this kit consists of a Road Race Header, the Street Port Centre Section, and a high flow Power Pulse Main muffler.

The Long Primary system typically adds 5% or more horsepower over a standard Short Primary system on a street ported engine, especially at higher RPMs. This system can also be used on non-ported engines with good results. It is strictly bolt-on, with no welding required. These complete “bolt-on” systems come complete with all required mounting hardware and gaskets. Since this is intended for racing applications, there is no provision for an oxygen sensor on this system.

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Racing Beat offers a complete RX-7 high-performance exhaust system for the 1979-85 12A RX-7 (w/manual transmission) which includes our Header/Collector, a Power-Pulse Presilencer, and our legendary Power Pulse main muffler.

These components attach to all stock mounting points, and include all necessary gaskets and hangers. The only component not included is the factory connecting pipe that mounts just ahead of the main muffler. There is no horsepower to be gained by replacing this pipe with a larger diameter assembly. If your factory connecting pipe needs replacing, we suggest you contact your local Mazda dealer or muffler shop.

These exhaust systems offer excellent horsepower gains when you require a muffled exhaust system for your stock-ported engine or your standard RX-7 FB.

The actual horsepower increase depends on which year/model stock RX-7 exhaust system you are comparing to, but a 22% increase at 7000 rpm is typical. Thanks to the combined efforts of the Power-Pulse Presilencer and the Power Pulse Main muffler, the exhaust noise is only slightly higher than stock, with a very low, pleasant character.

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Racing Beat has been manufacturing replacement silencer canisters for rotary powered vehicles for over 25 years. Ordinary replacement silencer don’t stand a chance against the extreme temperatures and pounding exhaust gas pulsation generated by the rotary engine. Many of these replacement silencers will quickly burn up the packing material and self-destruct under these harsh conditions.

Our Power Pulse Main Silencer assemblies interchange exactly with the stock RX-7 silencer on the 1983-85 chassis years. The main body of the silencer measures 8 inches in diameter and 18 inches in length. The heavy-duty construction, both internally and externally, ensures a long life. In a typical application, this silencer adds up to 5 HP over the Mazda factory muffler and is as quiet as a stock silencer with an improved note – deep and throaty, with no annoying metallic character. Gaskets are not included, but are available separately

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Racing Beat has been manufacturing replacement silencer canisters for rotary powered vehicles for over 25 years. Ordinary replacement silencer  don’t stand a chance against the extreme temperatures and pounding exhaust gas pulsation generated by the rotary engine. Many of these replacement silencer will quickly burn up the packing material and self-destruct under these harsh conditions.

This silencer is a large diameter high-flow silencer  designed for street ported engines as well as the stock 1981-1982 RX-7 chassis. It consists of two 1.75-inch tubes that collect into one 2.375-inch tube. It is slightly louder than our other Power Pulse silencers.

This Power Pulse Main Silencer assembly interchanges exactly with the stock RX-7 muffler on the 1981-82 chassis years. The main body of the silencer measures 8 inches in diameter and 18 inches in length. The heavy-duty construction, both internally and externally, ensures a long life. Gaskets are not included, but are available separately.

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Racing Beat has been manufacturing replacement silencer canisters for rotary powered vehicles for over 25 years. Ordinary replacement silencers don’t stand a chance against the extreme temperatures and pounding exhaust gas pulsation generated by the rotary engine. Many of these replacement silencers will quickly burn up the packing material and self-destruct under these harsh conditions.

Racing Beat’s Power Pulse Main silencers assemblies interchange exactly with the stock RX-7 muffler on the 1979-80 chassis years.

The main body of the silencer measures 8 inches in diameter and 18 inches in length. The heavy-duty construction, both internally and externally, ensures a long life. In a typical application, this muffler adds up to 5 HP over the Mazda factory muffler and is as quiet as a stock silencer with an improved note – deep and throaty, with no annoying metallic character. Gaskets are not included, but are available separately.

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This Street Port Exhaust System Center Section for the 1979-85 RX-7 12A & 13B (except GSL-SE 6-Port) is the same component that comes with Racing Beat’s Complete Street Port Exhaust system.

This center section is designed to bolt-up to the Racing Beat Road Race Header and is compatible for use on the 1979-85 RX-8 12A & 13B (except GSL-SE 6-Port). This connecting pipe features two 2″ tubes that feed into a pair of 20″ long Power Pulse Presilencers to moderate the exhaust noise.

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The Racing Beat Mini Power Pulse Presilencer is designed specifically to replace the Heat Exchanger on 1979-1980 RX-7s to either provide a quieter exhaust with a more pleasant character or because the original Heat Exchanger has failed.

This presilencer is 10.625 inches long and 4-inches in outside diameter. The inside diameter, 2 inches, is a straight-through perforated-core design. The end caps are .375-inch thick and fitted with 12mm studs.

The inlet end mates to the Heat Exchanger flange at the rear of our header, while the outlet end mates to a catalytic converter flange. Inside, the perforated core is made of stainless steel and is packed with stainless steel wool.

This small presilencer is also ideal for use in the design of a custom exhaust system when space concerns does allow the placement of a longer presilencer. Multiple units can be installed in sequence as need to meet your sound level needs.

A front gasket or rear gasket are not included but are available separtely.

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Racing Beat’s Road Race Header is the first step in building a serious racing exhaust system.

This Version is specifically designed to be used in applications where your original 12a engine has been swapped out for a 13b engine.
The engine-to-pipe flange is laser cut from 7/16″ thick flat steel.

Like all of the headers Racing Beat manufacture, the Road Racing Header is constructed with 2″ OD mild steel tubing, .125″ wall thickness, and mandrel-bent tubing throughout.

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Racing Beat’s Road Race Header is the first step in building a serious racing exhaust system.

The engine-to-pipe flange is laser cut from 7/16″ thick flat steel.

Like all of the headers Racing Beat manufacture, the Road Racing Header is constructed with 2″ OD mild steel tubing, .125″ wall thickness, and mandrel-bent tubing throughout.

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By now its well known that a non-resonated catalytic converter pipe on the RX-8 can produce a overwhelmingly loud exhaust and cause “drone” in the cabin at motorway speeds, but if you require a modest, quieter exhaust tone, then the Racing Beat dual resonated pipe is your answer. Designed to provide the ultimate combination of performance AND sound, this pipe is sure to be a hit with RX-8 owners.

Racing Beat offers a full 304-stainless steel catalytic converter replacement pipe with dual resonators for RX-8 racing applications. Fitted with two (2) specially designed resonator units specifically for the RX-8 chassis. Both our resonated and non-resonated pipe versions are a direct bolt-on replacement for the stock catalytic converter section. Our replacement pipes utilize a genuine OEM rear mounting flange for a secure fit to the stock (or an aftermarket) exhaust system. Each replacement pipe is equipped with a sensor fitting for the oxygen sensor.

(Note: With some cars fitting this part may cause the “check engine” light to be illuminated, but performance and all other engine systems will not be affected. Essex Rotary offer out Stage 1 ECU Flash that can disable this CEL)

Delivery time can be 2/3 weeks

Important: Whilst this is a perfectly safe modification to normal aspirated RX-8′s, If your engine has a Turbocharger or a Supercharger fitted, fitting this de-cat pipe will make the exhaust gasses escape more freely and could increase the boost level causeing the engine to detonate with out the ECU being remapped.

PLEASE NOTE for legal reasons this product is sold for off road use.

Racing Beat designed coil springs are suitable for street or racing applications. Designed to offer a modest reduction in ride height, these linear rate springs interchange exactly with the stock springs.

These RX-8 springs will provide a front and rear drop of approximately 25mm (1/2-inch) drop both front and rear. A modest spring rate increase of approximately 20% will provide a performance improvement without sacrificing ride quality.

Jim Mederer, Racing Beat’s co-founder and chief engineer, shares his thoughts on designing Racing Beat’s suspension springs:

“Springs are very much a matter of opinion, I adjust ride height and spring rate based more than any other thing, my taste. We won’t excessively lower a car to obtain a “look”. First, the car will hit the bump rubbers far too often and that makes the car unpredictable in its handling, also it makes it harsh and it is very hard on suspension components causing them to potentially fail. We therefore make relatively small changes in ride height, usually less than 1″, depending on the application. We adjust that based in part on what we perceive the best way of adjusting for good handling.

Our primary goal in lowering the car is handling, and from our point a view, improved appearance is a side benefit. We don’t lower the car for appearance, and then take what comes in handling. We are very cautious to not excessively lower the car such that it will cause perceived problems either in safety or unreasonable changes in ride comfort.”

This kit includes all for Lowering springs and is compatible with both the early RX-8 and the later R3

RX-8 Decat Race Pipe – 2004-2011 RX-8

Racing Beat offers a full 304-stainless steel race pipe for RX-8 (for racing applications only).

Weighing aprox 4.5Kg. This mandrel-bent 3″ OD racing pipe is a direct bolt-on replacement for the stock catalytic converter section. This pipe utilizes a genuine OEM rear mounting flange for a secure fit to the stock (or an aftermarket) exhaust system.(many other decats require new shorter joint springs or modification to the existing springs)

The race pipe is equipped with a sensor fitting for the oxygen sensor. (Note: Placement of the sensor in the pipe will cause the “check engine” light to be illuminated, but performance and engine systems will not be affected.) Removal of the OE catalytic converter/presilencer section will result in a noticeably louder exhaust tone.

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Please allow up to 14-21 days for delivery depending on stock

Available for both 2004-2008 and 2008-2012 RX-8 models.
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The “Racing Beat REV8” street legal, cat-back exhaust system is the perfect replacement for your stock RX-8 exhaust with many happy customers proving testament to this.

The system is designed for the owner wanting a quality system that is not too loud that the noise drones in the cabin, but loud enough to hear the true sound of the Rotary engine when you want to plus you will see horse power and torque gains to make your RX-8 even more fun to drive.

Offering a real horsepower gain over your stock unit, the Racing Beat system consists of a 304 stainless steel Racing Beat connecting-pipe, muffler canister, tubing, flanges, and outlet tips. The replacement connecting-pipe is manufactured using full 3-inch (OD) tubing and features cast stainless steel flanges for positive exhaust gas sealing. The stainless steel muffler canisters are each finished with 4-inch, polished 304 stainless tips for an aggressive look.

Please allow 7-21 days for delivery depending upon stock

The Racing Beat REV8 “Street Legal”, Cat-Back RX-8 Exhaust System (Twin Outlet Tips) is the perfect replacement for your stock exhaust – a durable assembly offering a real horsepower gain over your stock unit. Our RX-8 exhaust system consists of a 304 stainless steel Racing Beat connecting-pipe, muffler canisters, tubing, flanges, and outlet tips. The replacement connecting-pipe is manufactured using 3-inch (OD) tubing and features cast stainless steel flanges for positive exhaust gas sealing.

Twin Tips:
The REV8 Exhaust system will certainly stand out from the crowd with its distinctive twin tip outlet design!

A first of its kind offering for the RX-8, these highly polished stainless steel tips offer a welcome change from the standard single tip design and provide a well-balanced look to the rear of the RX-8.

Mirroring the design of the new-for-2009 tail light assembly, the twin tips provide a symmetrical balance from rear facing angles, and maximizes the exhaust openings in the bumper.

(2009+ RX-8 exhaust systems differ with regards to the positioning of the outlet tips and are NOT compatible with earlier 2004-08 RX-8 models, without modification to the Series 1 exhaust shrouds)

Fits 192ps, 231ps, R3 and JDM Imports

The Racing Beat RX-8 manifold is constructed using 100% stainless steel for superior quality, performance and appearance. Exclusive cast stainless-steel mounting flange has been designed to allow the smooth transition of the exhaust gas flow from the engine to the primary tubing. Incorporated into the flange design are critical emission control air passages that were included on the OEM flange design.

These small passages allow air to be pumped into the exhaust ports to aid in more efficient catalytic converter function.

The Racing Beat manifold does not remove any catalytic converters, and is equipped with an oxygen sensor fitting and retains all emissions control functionality.

The Racing Beat Manifold utilizes 1.75” OD, 14 gauge (.083″), mandrel-bent, 304 stainless steel tubing and features an exclusive Racing Beat engine-to-header flange. All required mounting hardware, an outlet gasket, and instructions are included.

A engine-to-manifold gasket is NOT supplied with the kit, but the stock unit can be re-used unless it shows signs or damage, leakage, or extended wear.

Please allow 7-21 days for delivery of this item depending on stock availability
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