It is a huge challenge moving to another country but to start a business in a sector that is already loaded with established firms, that takes a lot of courage. However, this is something that this couple have managed to overcome and this 2009 Mazda RX 8 is proof that their skills and talents are well at home in the US.

This is a special car, with a four rotor engine whereas the standard Mazda RX 8 engine would have been the traditional three rotor 20B engine, the four rotor R26B was originally used for the cars entered into the 1991 Le Man 24 Hours race. So in order to reproduce this fantastic piece of engineering they simply joined two 13B’s together, its sounds crazy but it’s true!

With its custom built engine and other features such as updated fuel and cooling system, this car is well capable of delivering over 610 WHP, which is something very special when you consider that there has been extensive use are carbon fibre and the car is about as light as it could possibly be. This car can be seen at events on the west coast and it is worth the effort.

Here are the specs and features from the fantastic Mazda RX 8:

Naturally Aspirated Peripheral Port 4 Rotor

NRS 2 piece 2mm Ceramic Apex Seals

Mazda Dry Sump Front Cover

4 x 1200cc RC Injectors

Fuel rail supplied by RC Injectors

Slide Throttle

K&N Air Filters

Custom Carbon Fibre Air Box

Haltech Sport 2000

Racepak IQ3 Data Logging Dash

Griffin Radiator with oil heat exchanger

2 x Davies Craig Electric Water Pumps

2 x Davies Craig 16″ Electric Fans

2 x Davies Craig 12″ Electric Fans

Burns Stainless Headers, 4 into 1 Collector, Transition and boom tube

2 x Bosch Motorsport Fuel Pumps

Fragola Performance Systems – Fittings and hose for the Oiling System and Fuel System

Hose Techniques – Intake System, and cooling system

Pure Power Lubricants and Stainless Steel Filters

Odyssey Battery – Extreme Racing 30

SPEC triple plate carbon clutch

SPEC Flywheel

Tilton Bell housing

Tilton Super Starter

4 Speed EMCO Transmission

ACPT Custom Carbon Fibre Drive Shaft

1.5 way Tomei Limited Slip Differential

Progress Auto front and rear sway bars

Fragola Performance System Brake Lines

Disc Brakes Australia brake rotors front and rear

Brembo Brake Callipers

Tilton 600 Series Pedal Assembly

Tilton remote adjustable brake bias

AIT Racing Carbon Fibre Hood

AIT Racing Carbon Fibre Doors

AIT Racing Carbon Fibre Trunk

AIT Racing Carbon Fibre Roof

AIT Racing Carbon Fibre interior panels

APR Performance GTC-500 Adjustable Rear Wing

APR Performance Rear Diffuser

APR Performance Front Splitter

3 x GoPro Motorsports Hero Wide Angle Camera

MOMO Steering wheel

MOMO WTCC Quick release hub

MOMO Safari Racing Seat

MOMO 6 point Safety Harness

Lexan Windows

8 Point Roll cage

Source [Mazda USA]

Mizu FS-RX8-04 Fan Shroud Kit for Mazda RX8

Product Description for the Mizu aluminium fan shroud kit:

The Mizu Aluminium fan shroud kit is the perfect upgrade to your existing fan shroud and helps cool your engine when used in conjunction with your mizu aluminium radiator. Made from the highest grade of aluminium, all Mizu fan shroud kits are hand-welded and hand-made to create a perfect fan shroud with a direct OEM fitment without any cutting or modification needed. Mizu aluminium fan shroud kits enhance your cars performance by its light weight aluminium structure and its heat eliminating composition thus allowing your car to remain both cooler and lighter. All Mizu fan shroud kits come with an unparallel lifetime warranty.

Priced at $185.50

Source [Amazon]

OBX Type-H Exhaust 04-08 Mazda RX-8 FE3S

Product Description for the 14 Gauge Mandrel Bent T304 Stainless Steel Catback Exhaust System:

OBX High performance exhaust systems are made out of pure SUS-304 stainless steel and are precision mandrel-bent to optimize exhaust gas flow. All exhausts are dyno tested at low end and top speed to increase horsepower while maintaining a deep throttle sound. These high-performance exhaust systems are an incredible value and a must for any racing sport performance enthusiast.

Priced at $300

Source [Amazon]

Even though this car may come from 2004, it has the look of something much newer and definitely has a certain appeal with gunmetal grey as the main colour for the body, with accents of red and black picked up by the interior. Those Topspeed racing seats really do look the part in bright red.

The power is produced with the assistance of a Greddy Turbo and SP2 exhaust, to complete the look a set of twenty inch TSW Thruxton alloy wheels with a decent set of low profile Dunlop tyres keep the machine fixed firmly to the road, we hope!

Features of the 2004 modified Mazda RX8:

ENGINE MODIFICATIONS – greddy turbo with front mount intercooler greddy type rs bov greddy oil pan greddy oil catch can hks silicone couplers/reducers carbon fibre radiator shroud carbon fibre ecu cover carbon fibre fuse box cover carbon fibre battery cover mazdaspeed oil cap greddy sp2 exhaust sr motorsports mid-pipe body and chassis full ait racing mint blue body kit carbon fibre mint blue lip spoiler custom graphics by synthetic designs carbon fibre b pillars carbon fibre side vents carbon fibre door sills fenders are rolled

SUSPENSION MODIFICATIONS – greddy front strut bar megan racing coilovers racing beat front & rear sway bars racing beat end-links racing beat urethane bushings

ALLOY WHEELS – 20” tsw thruxtons rims, gunmetal with polished lip, muteki lightened lug nuts

TYRES – Dunlop tires

BRAKES – r1 concept drilled / slotted front & rear rotors red ceramic coated callipers (with silver mazdaspeed logo),

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS – clear jdm sidemarker lights 8500k hid bulbs front & rear stealth amber blinker bulbs white 5 led parking lights rx-8 logo brake light mod

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS – red topspeed racing seats with harnesses carbon fibre gauge cluster cover custom gauge pod defi gauges (boost, egt, & water temp.) ichibahn foot plates

IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT – 1 – audiobahn component amp 2 – audiobahn subwoofer amps 2 – 2 tsunami farad capacitors 2 – 12” audiobahn subwoofers audiobahn 6×8 speakers audiobahn 6×9 speakers all tsunami wiring custom fiberglass trunk box setup

Source [Modified Cars]

ALUMINUM Mazda RX-8 Fender Strakes – Chrome Plated

Product Features of the Chrome plated Mazda RX8 Fender Strakes:

Chrome Fender Strakes – Complete Set of 4 pieces

All hardware is included

Material: 100% Aluminium

Application: Mazda RX-8 2004-2008

They are made to fit just like the factory version, but without the OEM prices. We have improved the material used also by using an aluminium alloy, not a zinc alloy as used in the factory pieces. This material makes our pieces lighter. Each strake is made to fit exactly in its location with the locator pin, which prevents the strake from rotating. The complete RX-8 Fender Strake Set consists of : RU, RL, LU, LL (4 Strakes), Bolts (4), Brackets (4), a 3mm Hex key, and full installation instructions to ensure a proper fit.

Priced at $74.95

Source [Amazon]

OBX Type-H Exhaust 04-08 Mazda RX-8 FE3S (Clamped Canister)

Product Features of the OBX type H exhaust for the Mazda RX8:

14 Gauge Mandrel Bent T304 Stainless Steel Catback Exhaust System

Dyno Proven Performance To Increase Horsepower And Torque With Great Throttle Response

60mm Pipe Diameter For Optimum Power Gain

Backed By Manufacturer Limited Lifetime Warranty

Clamped Seams For An OEM Look

OBX High performance exhaust systems are made out of pure SUS-304 stainless steel and are precision mandrel-bent to optimize exhaust gas flow. All exhausts are dyno tested at low end and top speed to increase horsepower while maintaining a deep throttle sound. These high-performance exhaust systems are an incredible value and a must for any racing sport performance enthusiast.

Priced at $300

Source [Amazon]