The veteran folks here know this stuff already , this post is really for newer owners' benefit.
As this has been a brutally hot summer across America and other parts of the planet that stay hot all-year round, I thought I would relate some changes I made to help my RX8 keep cool.
There are better after-market RX8 radiators out there for better cooling, but these tips below are a lower-cost way to help keep your engine cool and lasting longer.
How To Double The Life of Your RX-8 Engine ? Rotary Performance
1) I had already switched to the lower temp Remedy coolant thermostat from Mazmart, but wanted to do more.
2) I added the fan relay kit available from Mazsport and Rotary Performance.
3) I also added the oil cooler lower temp thermostats from Rotary Performance.
Yesterday the ambient temp was 98 degrees F in Southern New Jersey, and the feel-like temp was 106 degrees F. I went out for a drive on street and highway with full a/c on. I revved freely and went up to speeds of 85mph. My coolant temp (read from an OBD2 reader on my Torque app on my Samsung phone) stayed between 180 and 199 degrees F. This is a much safer temp range than I had reached last summer without these mods.
Folks in hotter climates will probably reach higher temps, even with these mods, but I am sure these mods will work to help you keep your temps lower and your engine lasting longer.
FYI my 2008 40th Anniversary Edition is on its second engine, a Mazda reman (from my Mazda warranty) with 2000 miles run so far. I have a Mazdaspeed/AEM CAI, BHR ignition, Racing Beat oil cooler and ac condenser screens. I am running on new Conti Extreme Contact DWS-06 tires on stock alum. 18in wheels.
Rotary Performance - Oil Cooler Thermostat
MAZMART - Serving The Mazda Community Since 1980. RX8 REMEDY Thermostat[/I][/B]
[B][I]Rotary Performance - Fan Relay Kit for the RX-8
Hope this is of some benefit to newer folks. I know the experienced folks here have known this stuff for years.
As this has been a brutally hot summer across America and other parts of the planet that stay hot all-year round, I thought I would relate some changes I made to help my RX8 keep cool.
There are better after-market RX8 radiators out there for better cooling, but these tips below are a lower-cost way to help keep your engine cool and lasting longer.
How To Double The Life of Your RX-8 Engine ? Rotary Performance
1) I had already switched to the lower temp Remedy coolant thermostat from Mazmart, but wanted to do more.
2) I added the fan relay kit available from Mazsport and Rotary Performance.
3) I also added the oil cooler lower temp thermostats from Rotary Performance.
Yesterday the ambient temp was 98 degrees F in Southern New Jersey, and the feel-like temp was 106 degrees F. I went out for a drive on street and highway with full a/c on. I revved freely and went up to speeds of 85mph. My coolant temp (read from an OBD2 reader on my Torque app on my Samsung phone) stayed between 180 and 199 degrees F. This is a much safer temp range than I had reached last summer without these mods.
Folks in hotter climates will probably reach higher temps, even with these mods, but I am sure these mods will work to help you keep your temps lower and your engine lasting longer.
FYI my 2008 40th Anniversary Edition is on its second engine, a Mazda reman (from my Mazda warranty) with 2000 miles run so far. I have a Mazdaspeed/AEM CAI, BHR ignition, Racing Beat oil cooler and ac condenser screens. I am running on new Conti Extreme Contact DWS-06 tires on stock alum. 18in wheels.
Rotary Performance - Oil Cooler Thermostat
MAZMART - Serving The Mazda Community Since 1980. RX8 REMEDY Thermostat[/I][/B]
[B][I]Rotary Performance - Fan Relay Kit for the RX-8
Hope this is of some benefit to newer folks. I know the experienced folks here have known this stuff for years.
For Newer owners, some cooling tips
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