a couple newbie questions.

[JTArmy88M]

Just changed my oil yesterday and took a look at the air filter which was a mess. And with my luck..nowhere in town carries that one. So I figured if I was going to order one I'd make it worthwhile and bought a K&N...I guess I'm wondering if it'll be worth it? Also, I use full synthetic oil so on a normal car you could go 6000miles between changes. But with these burning oil and what not should I still change it every 3000? Sorry about all the questions, not too familiar with the car yet. Thanks.

 

[solidtrance]

Read the links in my sig. The smarter you are about this car the less likely it will leave you by the side of the road. The reason I say this is because generally by the time you ask the question here it is already too late. Read through those two links and that should get you started (there's a lot more info out there that is important).

To Air Filters: Disclaimer, I have a K&N drop in.

If I had this decision to make again I would either stick to the stock filters, or more likely switch to an AEM Dryflow type filter. FYI, Eric Meyer uses and recommends the stock Air Filter on the Koni/Grand-Am cup RX-8's that he Builds/races. That should say something, he really knows what he is doing and tons of testing went into his race setup. If the K&N or AEM filters produced power, he would use them for sure. The stock intake for this car is pretty good with a few mods (remove the baffles and VFAD and you are all set).

 

[Race Roots]

AEM doesnt make a drop in filter for the RX8. They do have a CAI system which is quite nice. The K&N is useful over the stock unit in that it can be cleaned and reused so it can be used for the entire life of the car.

I would recommend watching the oil at every 1,000 miles, after 3,000 miles if you are stretching the changes. You should check your levels regularly and monitor from there.

Let me know if you want to go with the K&N panel filter I have a few in stock.

 

[solidtrance]

Sorry, I got the alphabet soup of aftermarket companies confused. I think I meant to say AFE Dry filter. Of course your right about AEM.