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2006 Mazda Rx-8 - Turbocharged on 2040-cars

Year:2006 Mileage:67768 Color: Black /
 Black
Location:

Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States

Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.3 l 1308 ccr 2 gas turbocharged
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: jm1fe173860201607 Year: 2006
Make: Mazda
Model: RX-8
Trim: Base Coupe 4-Door
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 67,768
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Exterior has a few minor dings, but without any paint loss. Rust free and mechanically sound."

 Up for sale is Turbocharged Mazda RX-8 with many more upgrades.  All work on the vehicle was performed by Synaptic3 Engineering out of Candia, NH and the turbocharger kit was purchased from Turbo-Kits dot com as well as the additional fuel upgrade, Greddy exhaust upgrade and the ball bearing upgrade.  This same kit is still listed for sale so you can research it if you like.
Synaptic engineered the car from the ground up and made additional modifications to ensure this car has a long lifetime.  All wiring was done meticulously with lead solder and wrapped, the manifold and turbo piping was cut and tig-welded for a better fit, everything has been wrapped for heat insulation and the car went through hours of tuning and driving before it was released.  I have over $10,000 in labor invested and around $15,000 in parts that I can think of.  No expense was spared when it came to putting this car together.

Upgrades:
RX-8 SFR Turbo Kits Include: $5695.00
- TO4E Turbo w/ V-Band Clamps
- Turbo Mounting Plate
- 304SS Stainless Turbo Heat Shield
- 321SS "Ultimate Flow" Turbo Header
- 3.5 - 3" Cold Air Intake
- K&N air filter
- Tial 46mm Dual-Port Wastegate
- 1.6" 304SS Wastegate Dumptube
- 3" 304SS Downpipe
- Bell Front Mount Intercooler
- 2-2.5-3" Aluminum Intercooler Piping
- Tial 50mm Blow off Valve
- Battery Relocation Line w/ Cables
- Thermotec Header Wrap
- Stainless Steel Radiator Hose
- Silicone hoses (red, blue or black)
- Stainless Steel Hoseclamps
- 3-AN Teflon Lined Oil Feed w/ Fittings
- 10-AM Oil Drain w/ Fittings
- All Necessary Hardware & Fittings

Fuel System Upgrade: $895.00
- Cobb AccessPORT w/ Base Map
- (4) RC 550cc Injectors w/ Clips
Ball Bearing Upgrade:  $550.00
Exhaust Upgrade:          $664.00

The interior was originally cloth, but when I purchased the car I had a custom black and tan interior installed through a company the dealership recommended.  The custom leather, driver and passenger heated seats and 3-step paint process came to around $1800.00

Extras:  I'm including the OEM car cover ($250) and the cobb access port

I purchased the car as the second owner from Wellesley Mazda in Wellesley MA, outside of Boston in 2008 with around 13,000 miles.  The turbo kit and other modifications were all installed when the car had around 35,000 miles, so they're still relatively wear-and-tear free.
 



Care: The vehicle has reasonably low miles for a 2006 and I use it primarily on the highway to get to work and back.  This car has never been on a track nor has it been raced.  I spent most of my time during the past few years working out of the country and never got to drive it much unfortunately.  I've always changed the oil myself at 3000-3500 miles using 5w-20 as recommended with a high performance oil filter.  During the winter and heavy pollen season the car was kept under the OEM car cover that I purchased for it ($250), that I will include with the car.  I've kept the car clean and waxed it by hand about once every 3 weeks during the summer so the paint is in great condition.  Usually, it would be off the road until March when the weather is nicer and the roads are free of sand and salt.  I've always let it come up to temperature before calling for boost to save on the bearings and never dumped the clutch or abused it in any way.

Issues:  There are no mechanical issues with the car whatsoever.  I had it checked out by a mechanic before putting it up last winter and verified that everything was sound.  The 'radiator low coolant level' light will come on sometimes while driving, because it is getting a false signal.  The T-4 turbo is cooled using water, so when it circulates throughout the system the car signals a low coolant level in the tank because some coolant is being stolen for the turbo.  I was told this is normal for water cooled turbos of this kind.  As for cosmetics, there is a small dent in the hood and on the roof as well.  You should be able to see them in the last pictures and I tried to make them noticeable, but they don't stand out at all.
The title is clear, but I have been hit while stopped at a red light and had to have the taillights, trunk lid and both bumpers replaced because they were dented. The front bumper was a dented and scraped because I was pushed into the car in front of me, but nothing behind it was damaged. All of the parts used were brand new from the factory and were not taken from a junkyard.  They were installed and painted by a local bodyshop.  All of the damage was strictly cosmetic and nothing under the hood was damaged.  I have pictures of the accident and can provide them upon request.  All of the pictures taken for this listing were after the accident and repairs.

If there are any questions about the car, please feel free to message me and I will provide my cell number.  Shipping is the sole responsibility of the buyer.  There is no warranty with the car, expressed, written or implied. I have the title in-hand.

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