Thread: svx vs RX8
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Old 06-24-2004, 07:29 PM
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Re: slow 8

From what I've read, the ECU in the RX-8 is not very 'accomodating' to aftermarket mods. Plus several owners are still upset that Mazda lowered the output from 247 to 238hp for the 6MT cars...

Anytime a totally new car is introduced into a market, it takes a while for the aftermarket to catch up. One thing in the RX-8's favor is that they're selling in numbers greater than the SVX did.

Beautiful cars - I was sitting behind a blue one the other day...



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Originally posted by poweredx2
I like the RX8 but its doomed to follow the tracks of the early svxes no helpful mods for a long time unless you are rich.I put on about 25 pounds since I saw that black svx owner from SC.
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