Mazda RX-8 Gets Performance from High-Flow Air Filters, Air Intakes & Oil Filters

The lightweight Mazda RX-8, rear-wheel-drive, is one of the best-handling sport coupes on the market today. It tightly hugs the corner with a 1.3 liter rotary engine that delivers around 238 horsepower. In addition to a fast and sporty engine, the Mazda RX-8 has a roomy back seat for cargo storage and/or passengers.
2006 Mazda RX-8
2006 Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-8 Air Filter
Mazda RX-8 Air Filter


K&N Filters makes several performance add-ons for the Mazda RX-8. All K&N products are delivered ready-to-use and are very easy to install.

K&N Replacement Air Filters are designed to deliver outstanding filtration while offering high-flow rates to improve horsepower and torque. The 33-2284, high-flow performance air filter, was engineered to fit into the factory air box of 2003 through 2011 Mazda RX-8 models without any cutting or fitting required. This simple drop-in design makes adding performance easy. K&N air filters for the RX-8 are washable and reusable and backed by K&N’s Million Mile Limited Warranty. K&N 33-2284 will be the last air filter your Mazda RX-8 will ever need.

Mazda RX-8 Air Intake
Mazda RX-8 Air Intake
For 2003 through 2011 Mazda RX-8 models, the 69-6030-1TFK, short ram air intake system, is your ticket to real horsepower. Air intake 69-6030-1TFK uses an inverted high-flow K&N air filter that allows the RX-8's 1.3 liter motor to breathe deep while effectively filtering the air to protect your engine. K&N's air intake for Mazda RX-8 models replaces the factory airflow assembly including the filter, air box and air path which results in an increase in horsepower that K&N guarantees. K&N air intakes come with a set of written instructions making installation very easy. Performance air intake 69-6030-1TFK showed an estimated gain of 11 horsepower at 8660 rpm when tested oin the K&N dyno.
Mazda RX-8 Oil Filter HP-1008
Mazda RX-8 Oil Filter HP-1008


K&N Performance Gold® Oil Filters have many benefits for Mazda RX-8 models. Heavy duty construction, high flow rates and outstanding oil filtration are all traits that should leave you confident that your engine is protected with K&N. K&N Mazda RX-8 oil filters use K&N’s resin-impregnated oil filter media which provides excellent filtering surface for contaminant removal.

2009, 2010 and 2011 Mazda RX-8 models can experience the protection of K&N HP-1010 Premium Wrench-Off Oil Filter. Its heavy duty canister allows for high burst strengths while the high flow filter media protects your engine. K&N's Mazda RX-8 oil filter HP-1010's design makes it simple to remove because of the 1" nut welded to the top of the canister. K&N Premium Wrench-Off Oil Filters are constructed with thick canister walls providing extra strength and durability and lowers the risk of damage from loose rocks and debris.

K&N’s HP-1008 was designed for 2004 through 2008 Mazda RX-8 owners who want high flow rates along with excellent filtration packaged in a durable heavy duty canister that is easy to remove with a standard tool.

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