k so i am curious what a turbo rx8 feels like anyone with one around want to give me a ride ^_^

Im looking into buying a kit. Are there shops out here that can install it?

i know ptp down here but thats the only one ive seen touch a rotary... and have a 20b sitting getting rebuilt

if you do it yourself me and 05rx8(whatever the rest of his name is) would come by and help.

which kit are you looking at installing?

please dont say greddy...unless ur getting the upgrade for it plz plz plz

greddy isnt bad as long as you do the little fixes and the cobb

its a good start place as u can get it used for decent

I was looking at the Greddy with the upgrade and the Esmeril. Im not looking too into the Esmeril cause I dont want to change the fuel pump. I just want whatever kit I can run with the Accessport. I dont want the Int-x cause I dont want a piggy back. I just saw the Accessport now lets you adjust all parameters. I trust MazdaManiac makes good tunes but I want something thats made for my car. I have been tuning cars for awhile so Im pretty confident with it. I appreciate the offer to help with the install. When I am ready to make the purchase, I may definitely take you up on the offer! Ive had many forced induction cars but never actually added a power adder. Not sure when the purchase will happen but its in the future!

you should check out PTP's kit, pretty nice set up plus they are local :/

id kinda be intreasted to see another ptp kit. they have a few just laying around they also sell the synapse synchronic bov

greddy with jeffs upgrade is a good kit in my oppion looks like a very fun tq curve

id kinda be intreasted to see another ptp kit. they have a few just laying around they also sell the synapse synchronic bov

greddy with jeffs upgrade is a good kit in my oppion looks like a very fun tq curve

8k alone for the setup sounds kinda pricey, and another 2k to install it and $250 for dyno time. Granted i dont want the fuel pump but the Esmeril is about 6500 without the Int-x, and it comes with more stuff. Ive got my eye on a used Greddy kit, then I might just buy the upgrade. Im not looking for a stupid amount of horsepower, I just want a little more zip. The RX8 is my second car so it'd be cool to make it a little more fun.

when i was talking to them the prices offered were lower then what they post. but still never know

heh probably why they never sold any. my 8 is my daily but a little boost for traffic would be a awsome drive

I read about 13mpg with a turbo, is that correct? I drive way too much to be getting that low of mileage

You can get that stock if you drive hard enough. It's all about how you drive. City I bet it goes down a mpg or 2, but highway I bet its close to normal if you keep your foot out of it.

wow really? Can someone clarify this to me, my friend and I were disagreeing which would strain your engine more, Super or Turbo charged? I would like to think since the SC were be putting less HP/boost than the turbo it would be less but he said somethig the SC straining a certain part to be more detrimental than the turbo. Anyone have any idea? im clueless

wow really? Can someone clarify this to me, my friend and I were disagreeing which would strain your engine more, Super or Turbo charged? I would like to think since the SC were be putting less HP/boost than the turbo it would be less but he said somethig the SC straining a certain part to be more detrimental than the turbo. Anyone have any idea? im clueless

Here we go again... ;)

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=122645

DOH !!! howd my thread on me wanting to ride a turbo 8 get turned into a supercharger vs turbo thread

DOH !!! howd my thread on me wanting to ride a turbo 8 get turned into a supercharger vs turbo thread

They always do...:squint:

i just bought a used greddy kit with 250miles for 3500..dunno if thats a good price or not but its better than paying 4500 or whatever the msrp is on it..and ill be doing the MM turbo upgrade as well sumtime in the near future..but czar unfortunately i won't be able to be giving u a ride becuz ill be moving back to cali here really soon

no worries, no worries, ive bought one to, i just have to wait till i have enough money for the little parts like boost controller and cobb

The ptp does not cost 8K

Its more like

4,500 for the complete kit.

and thats without engine management.

management you can go with cobb or HKS but HKs is like 2,000

install labor is 1,500


I already have the cobb soo i just need to sabve up 4,500 and do the install myself :boink:

http://projectptp.com/ptp/ptpturbo-kit-mazda-rx8/ptptkrx8/i-218781.aspx

its mostly a base kit,

o my what ever could this be laying on my floor :rock:

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/4341/turbocorrectkr9.jpg
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/1935/turbo1df1.jpg

manifold and turbo are deceptively heavy, i realy do wonder how i am going to juggle that under the car >_>

waiting on a few last pieces, i was just playing around no idea if thats acturaly how the pipes are laid out ... ill go read the manual later, it was close enough

o my what ever could this be laying on my floor :rock:

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/4341/turbocorrectkr9.jpg
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/1935/turbo1df1.jpg

manifold and turbo are deceptively heavy, i realy do wonder how i am going to juggle that under the car >_>

waiting on a few last pieces, i was just playing around no idea if thats acturaly how the pipes are laid out ... ill go read the manual later, it was close enough

Yay!!! Are you doing the install yourself?? I would like to witness some of this if thats at all possible. Im going with the Esmeril kit and would just like to see a kit installed and maybe get a ride. Cant wait!!!

hopefuly with some help ^_^, missing some of the little things, and i havent bought the cobb yet ~_~, but once i do feel free to come stop by

going to stop by ptp after work to see if i can get some of the little pieces

that manifold and turbo are heavy >_> something tells me its going to be a serious pain

read up on the "thoughts on the greddy turbo install " before you start - will make it heaps easier .

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=157502&highlight=thoughts

This has now turned into an "I want a ride in your car" thread ;)

hah ^_^, ive read that turbo install thread many times haha

well, went to ptp, got a bolt that fits for the oil return line, they say the adapter for the hose to the pan comes with the greddy oil pan but i was kinda hoping not have to do that just yet so i am on the hunt for that part.

guy at ptp say " yea greddy uses a weird thread but we might be able to find a regular fitting if you take it out. so i got the oil inlet fitting out and will take it back to see if they have soemthing laying around that will fit

next part i am trying to find:
taken from mm manual
http://www.mazdamaniac.com/upgrade/oil%20hose%20fitting.jpg

still havent bought a cobb from mm yet ~_~.

Cool man! Let me know when you are going to start the install. I would love to come over and help with anything you need, even if its a beer getter!! Granted I have never done a turbo install, but I know my way around cars and need to learn as much as I can for when I get mine. The thing Im worried about most is changing the fuel pump. Not 100% sure where that is!!!

I saw a greddy oil pan in the FS section...better hurry on it

I'm pretty sure the fuel pump is right under the passenger seat.

Lol you should be more specific. I'm pretty sure it isn't under the front passenger seat if that is what you mean. Maybe the back driver's side?

YAY! I cant wait to install it Mr little!!!!

I cant wait until i get my PTP kit =]]]]]]]]

yea the fuel pump is int he back passanger seat???? I remember when i removed all of my rear seats i saw a white canister back there.. but you need some tool to turn that thing to open it.

yea the fuel pump is int he back passanger seat???? I remember when i removed all of my rear seats i saw a white canister back there.. but you need some tool to turn that thing to open it.

i havent taken out the back seats but i am sure there is no space to put anythign underneth as for tools to remove the pump i think a metal ruler and a hammer may work heh

not so much concern with the pump as getting to the fuel injectors, think my intake tube is only 3" and not 3.5" >_< its will work .... but its kinda anoying

CZAR


I am running a stage three. I bought the stage one an slowly upgraded it with all the parts from mazsport. There is a good shop down here in south texas, mcallen, tx OJ IMPORTS. The tuning is done by BDCmotorsports found on http://bdc.cyberosity.com/main.php hope that helps. You will have to talk to Omar mena from OJ imports. Good people and very trust worthy1


956-537-1279 Omar Mena
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cool, my turbo install will be delayed for maybe a few months, my friend confirmed my tranmission is screwed up...

the clutch when i first got it wasnt fully disengaging the tranmission and would grind... and now it does not so great