I found this link which has it for sale. http://www.mazdatrix.com/8turbo.htm

60 RW horses seems okay at 5 psi. Seems like lots of potential.

the price is a little cheap...hmmm i guess you get for what you pay for?!?!

I had the Greddy on my 99 Si, and that setup was very high quality, drove it for a little over a year with no problems. THIS unit however, I would wait until it has been proven on the RX8. I wouldnt want to be among the first few to use it. BUT, so far, it looks nice. It doesnt appear to have much polished or in the "look good" department, so that may be why the price is a little low. Overall, it looks promising(spelling?). Anyone want to try it out and post their findings??

Hmmmm, $3790 complete. Interesting. I agree that'd it'd be a good idea to wait and see how it works out for the early adopters.

Here's a pic for those interested...

Yeah, $3790! I thought it would be up there with the price of the 350Z/G35 units.

Interesting.. and in my price range ;) Is that a new header I see in that picture Omicron?

And...I would love to find pics of this unit bolted on!

Yeah, $3790! I thought it would be up there with the price of the 350Z/G35 units.

Keep in mind it'll probably cost about $1000 to have it installed and tuned :p

The 350Z/G35 units are more expensive, I believe, because they are twin turbo kits. I could be wrong though.

The 350Z/G35 units are more expensive, I believe, because they are twin turbo kits. I could be wrong though.

I think they are twin turbo kits as well.

If so, the highest priced single turbo bolt on kit on greddy.com is the kit for the 240sx and the list price is $3590. I think the kit for the 8 is a bit expensive since it doesn't even include bigger injectors.

The Greddy on my Si cost my 3,700 so it is roughly in their price bracket.

According to GReddy(one of their sales people at GT Live) the complete kit is slated to run $4,500, be released in spring 2005, produce just over 300 RWHP, and be a bolt on kit. This is to include the fuel management which will be an e-manage with a preprogramed fuel and ignition map. Again this came from GReddy so think what you will.

That picture doesn't include the oil pan which they say will be included in the kit.

My dealings with GReddy's customer service has been negative. Horrid. :( Was a nightmare experience, frankly. My experience would preclude me from buying anything GReddy that contains moving parts.

Yeah but $4500 for a bolt-on 300+ HP? I'll betcha that's BHP and not WHP.

Regardless, this is cool news... we're almost there folks... a slew of FI kits are JUST around the corner!!!

:D :D :D

I think it´s awesome to see a few FI kits finally coming on the market, overpriced or underpriced. We´re off to a good start and the future will be even better... We now have 2 turbokits to choose from giving ruffly the same amount of bhp. I´ll bet there will be more alternatives during the winter... There´s still SC´s under development and several other products. However, I would still like to see someone trying out a beltdriven TC.

GReddys TC looks like a good job + I like the design of it. I´ll bet there´s more juice to squeeze out of it with a little help from CZ.
Personally I think I´ll wait for other products coming on the market, more products usually means better prices and companies are always learning from each other and stealing ideas, even if they claim the opposite. =) Taking a look at Petitracing and what they have in plans I think 2005 will be a GR-8 RX-8 year... Power to the 8!!!

The guy from GReddy swore it was RWHP. I asked him several times and he said he was positive it was RWHP, for whatever that's worth. If it is then I'm in, if not then I will probably look towards the Blitz S/C.

well greddy has been saying 4500 for a while as i read about fi. But strret prices on the kits are always a few hundred less. (which is probable the price you see at mazdatrix)..also soneone on here said their company had a few kits from greddy for testing and fitment (i believe they are in cali). but i forgot who, and i am horrible for finding posts.:p

Good conversation...I really hope someone can find pics...

not sure what kind of pics you are looking for but they have some in this thread http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=43146&highlight=greddy with shawrf1's rx-8

not sure what kind of pics you are looking for but they have some in this thread http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=43146&highlight=greddy with shawrf1's rx-8

That's what I was looking for...thanks! Now to find some in the "real world".

lol good luck finding them in the real world...but one day i'll have it to look at on my own car:D (now to go win the lotto..sucks to be broke)

Interesting. I’m sure that’s somewhat detuned, so if it’s really 60 WHP for about $5000 all in including installation then that’s good. I’m sure you could simply turn up the boost some, have to check the specs of the IC and the turbo. Still, it’s the TQ increase that will really make the difference in terms of feel, and I would like to see the graph for that.

All in all, this is probably a good deal, and it will help those with the CZ kits as more people will have to learn to program the emanage.

I don’t care who makes a turbo kit, its never quite plug and play. Superschargers can be as they can require less parts, but every install will be a little different and prolly require some minor cutting/fab/modification. Installing a turbo is not easy, so if your really wanting one, I would suggest you get someone really good or a shop to do the installation and I suggest you be there to watch, cuz your warranty is going by by and you need to learn the ins and outs of the engine.

Ask any FD owner, if there weren’t a mechanic/enthusiast before there are now  Its possible to install a low boost supercharger, that you could theoretically pull if you had to take the car in for engine trouble. Once you have a turbo, is basically permanent, its that much of an install.

For those looking to do it yourself, I would suggest hitting www.sportcompactcarweb.com as they have some great old articles on their project cars that will give you a general feel for whats involved with installing a turbo kit.

Its great to finally see the kits coming out though.

Charles said the IC is too small to pump up the boost

Charles said the IC is too small to pump up the boost

good info. well, like anyhting the proof is in the pudding, at least this is a good starting point, a larger IC is only $300-$400, and if your spending that much already, i'm guessing you can handle that.

i dunno i can't even handle the turbo..although i woudl liek to (but fo rhigh boost applications those intercoolers can get up there in price. if only it came with one tha twasn't soo tiny:(

People need to realize that Greddy releasing there kit is more important than just them having a turbo kit out. For better or worse, Greddy seems to be the market maker for aftermarket turbo kits, thus once they come to market others tend to follow, and price around Greddy’s price point.

People also tend to reverse engineer, improve, augment their kits as well as leverage Greddy’s R&D.

In addition, there seems to be some “tentative” consensus now that the emanage can handle to low/mid boost applications, which is a major FI victory as the ECU was the real nut to crack. Sure, a custom ECU would be better, but, the emanage is a known device and a lot of folks are already working with it through Canzoomer.

I look at the Greddy kit as more of the beginning of the FI wave for our car. Finally, I know that in about 12 months we’ll get the first real long-term impressions and effects of FI on the Renesis engine.

true true....time to start saving money now:) in abotu 12 months my warrenty will be gone...then it's fair game for some crazy upgrades;)

I look at the Greddy kit as more of the beginning of the FI wave for our car. Finally, I know that in about 12 months we’ll get the first real long-term impressions and effects of FI on the Renesis engine.Exactly my point. :)

That's what I was looking for...thanks! Now to find some in the "real world".

Just got my car back and put about 15 mild freeway miles on the odo... won't be able to drive it again until I get back in town in 2 weeks. What kind of 'real world' pics do you want me to take?

Rob

We've seen most of the pics and most of us are probably more interested in your initial driving impression turbo vs. stock.

I don't think the Greddy Rep. knows what he is talking about. It is not 300 whp, it is 300 hp at the crank. The +60 hp gain would put it in the 300 crank hp range. 300 whp would be about a 120 whp gain as most RX8's are running about 170-180 whp. Even Shawn's unit went from 170 whp to 235 whp, so 300 whp from this kit sound very unrealistic. From the SSR/SFR maybe, but then again that kit seems to be much more high end than this kit (more $ too).

We've seen most of the pics and most of us are probably more interested in your initial driving impression turbo vs. stock.

ditto, quite a cliffhanger you left us with there... :mad:

I´d still would like to see this kit mounted without all the enginecovers... any other pics available that´s NOT from sema?

Just got my car back and put about 15 mild freeway miles on the odo... won't be able to drive it again until I get back in town in 2 weeks. What kind of 'real world' pics do you want me to take?

Rob

Not the "show and shine" from a car show...but a real person's car with the system installed in it.

We've seen most of the pics and most of us are probably more interested in your initial driving impression turbo vs. stock.

That too! :D

has anyone tried calling mazdatrix to see if they actaully POSSES this kit? maybe it's jsut a prereleaese picture and info?

Snoochie, air-to-air intercoolers don't "pump up the boost" as you credited me with saying earlier. What they do, at best, is reduce the compressed intake air charge back down to the same temperature as the ambient air so as to reduce the possibility of detonation and to get the most efficiency out of the boosted system. My comment on the I/C was based merely on the photos I have seen of the I/C included in the GReddy kit. It seems to me that the I/C might be a bit too small to deal with anything more than the GReddy-intended level of 5-6 psi because of it's somewhat small size and two-row design. With those limits, I am wondering if a turbo kit might even be worth the trouble in my case because I already have something that works and to get another 20-45 h.p. out of it requires just an ECU and some jets in the nozzle. No doubt that to have both a turbo kit and mild nitrous would be rather compelling even if the total output is still the same. That's the decision I am weighing right now.

Let me relate my experience driving the nitrous-boosted RX-8 and see if Shaw's turbo feels the same: With the nitrous activated at WOT, the engine has only a small increase in torque below 4K rpm. As the tach needle sweeps past 4 and moves to 5K the boost begins to be felt in the seat-of-the-pants, and by 6K all the ponies are coming on HARD. Anything above 6K feels like a whole different engine.

Charles

p.s. This story is not intended as a pro/con on the turbo vs. nitrous debate. Just a story to let all of you know what it's like to use the nitrous.

Thank you for that review.....ok Turbo your turn :D

has anyone tried calling mazdatrix to see if they actaully POSSES this kit? maybe it's jsut a prereleaese picture and info?

No, but I can...let me get some free time this afternoon. ;)

Can't wait for your impressions after some seat time...keep us abreast

Well, I just called Mazdatrix. They have 3 in stock. Well.. make that 2 in stock since I just bought this from them.
The kit comes with a T618Z turbo, exhaust manifold, down pipe, all the piping to include oil lines, couplings, wiring, pre-programmed ECU piggy back (e-manage). I'm going to have it put on the day I recieve it. I'll keep you guys in the loop.

The guy at Mazdatrix told me that they should have the other 2 sold by the end of the day. So hurry if you want it.

Just got my car back and put about 15 mild freeway miles on the odo... won't be able to drive it again until I get back in town in 2 weeks. What kind of 'real world' pics do you want me to take?

Rob

I dont want real world pics. What I am looking for is a video. Any digital camera now a days has the ability to take video. Try and post that.

Also, since you have worked closely with GReddy, is it possible for you to obtain dyno graphs? I would love to check out the torque curve compared to stock.

the price is a little cheap...hmmm i guess you get for what you pay for?!?!
Greddy is one of the best in the Aftermarket Industry. Their products are top-notch.

Charles, I think you are a little optimistic if you think you can get back down to ambiant temp with an A/A IC. If you get 50% eff out of it you can only reduce the temp by .5 of the delta. Meaning half of the difference of outlet temp and amb. A liquid IC does better but is not as renewable per given time. On the other hand it is not dependent on air speed through the grill.

Well, I just called Mazdatrix. They have 3 in stock. Well.. make that 2 in stock since I just bought this from them.
The kit comes with a T618Z turbo, exhaust manifold, down pipe, all the piping to include oil lines, couplings, wiring, pre-programmed ECU piggy back (e-manage). I'm going to have it put on the day I recieve it. I'll keep you guys in the loop.

The guy at Mazdatrix told me that they should have the other 2 sold by the end of the day. So hurry if you want it.

Don't you think you have enough mods already... :confused: ;)

How strange that it's already being sold yet left completely off of their own website..???

even if I was ready to buy, I wouldn't buy it from Mazdatrix since their prices seem a little higher than other sites like hopupracing, im-motorsports, etc. Plus, if you live in CA, you have to pay for sales tax buying from Mazdatrix.

Well, I just called Mazdatrix. They have 3 in stock. Well.. make that 2 in stock since I just bought this from them.
The kit comes with a T618Z turbo, exhaust manifold, down pipe, all the piping to include oil lines, couplings, wiring, pre-programmed ECU piggy back (e-manage). I'm going to have it put on the day I recieve it. I'll keep you guys in the loop.

The guy at Mazdatrix told me that they should have the other 2 sold by the end of the day. So hurry if you want it.


sweet congrats on the purchase..i now officaly hate you:p haha soooo lucky. can't wait till you put it on (are you doing it yourself or having a shop install it for you). please please please post lots of details:D

sweet congrats on the purchase..i now officaly hate you:p haha soooo lucky. can't wait till you put it on (are you doing it yourself or having a shop install it for you). please please please post lots of details:D

Thanks. I will be putting it on with a buddy of mine at his shop. He's a rotary mechanic and has a lot of experience with rotaries and turbo's ;) It'll be about 10 days or so until I recieve the kit and install it. I'll start up another thread then with pictures and details of the install.

sweet...is he pretty good? maybe i should roll up to NJ when i get enough money to get my own turbo (which happily enough will coincide with my warrenty ending..hopfully cross some fingures and toes for me:D)

sweet...is he pretty good? maybe i should roll up to NJ when i get enough money to get my own turbo (which happily enough will coincide with my warrenty ending..hopfully cross some fingures and toes for me:D)
He is an outstanding wrench. Wrench being a term of affection.. hehe.. don't get offended all you mechanics out there ;) He is the only one I trust to work on my 8. Just PM me if you want his contact info.

yes please post pics....or better yet....why don't yall make a DIY for the Turbo so we can all save some money.....J/K :D

well...maybe not a DIY, but definetly step-by-step guide so to speak...I am hoping to tackle this on my own with a few friends that also work in shops all day long...and any documentation is better than no documentation.

How about this with a Greddy Turbo for those scared to put nitrous in with this kit ?

http://www.hopupracing.com/niexncochsy.html

I wonder how effective this would be in reducing charge temperature ?

Ideally, I'd like to get 3rd-party impressions of the stock vs. turbo ride. You have to remember that there was a year-long gap between the last time I drove the car in stock form and it's current state...

Rob

well...maybe not a DIY, but definetly step-by-step guide so to speak...I am hoping to tackle this on my own with a few friends that also work in shops all day long...and any documentation is better than no documentation.

Well, as I said earlier.. they instructions are in japanese. Greddy is working on translating them right now. Mazdatrix is going to email them to me once they get them. Once I get them, you guys get them ;)

So what 0-60 and quarter mile time are we looking at with the 300 hp...?

ahhh everythign for our baby is in japanese (welll duh it is made in Nippon)..makes me wish i stuck to japanese class back in the day:(

I dont want real world pics. What I am looking for is a video. Any digital camera now a days has the ability to take video. Try and post that.

Also, since you have worked closely with GReddy, is it possible for you to obtain dyno graphs? I would love to check out the torque curve compared to stock.

Any possibility Shawrf1 or maybe Phildox?

I could always travel down to Mazdatrix and take a video if they have a car there...

I'll do my best to shoot some video once I get it installed.

Also, with the Greddy kit I'm looking more towards 250whp @ 5psi. With that I'm hoping for low to mid 13's. Once I am happy that everything is running right I'll play around with more boost.

http://rx7.com/accel_calculator.html#

i can't remember who originaly found this...it's pretty interesteing. Won't give you exact numbers/times of course but it'll give you a good idea of what to expect.

http://rx7.com/accel_calculator.html#

i can't remember who originaly found this...it's pretty interesteing. Won't give you exact numbers/times of course but it'll give you a good idea of what to expect.

Hehe.. so at 250whp I was right at a low to mid 13 ;) how's that for a stab in the dark.. hehe

http://rx7.com/accel_calculator.html#

i can't remember who originaly found this...it's pretty interesteing. Won't give you exact numbers/times of course but it'll give you a good idea of what to expect.That's pretty cool. :)

Hey Philodox:

When you get the kit, dump a copy of the E-Manage map for me. I want to compare it to the maps I am making for my turbo system right now.

Hey Philodox:

When you get the kit, dump a copy of the E-Manage map for me. I want to compare it to the maps I am making for my turbo system right now.

Sure thing, when I get it I'll PM you for your email so I can send it to you.

hey philodox...while you are dumping the map for MazdaManiac...how about you just dump you car off on me:) i woudl like to compare mine (stock) vs. yours (sooo not stock):D

ok ok so that isn't gonna happen....can't blame a guy for trying;)

hey philodox...while you are dumping the map for MazdaManiac...how about you just dump you car off on me:) i woudl like to compare mine (stock) vs. yours (sooo not stock):D

ok ok so that isn't gonna happen....can't blame a guy for trying;)

lol.. what state are you from again? I'm always in the mood for a road trip.. hehe

Actually, you are close enough to me that we ought to get together and compare systems, notes, etc.

I'll drive up, we just need to set a time.

philodox, when are you going to receive the kit? Everyone is probably as anxious as you are for you to recieve it. Wish I got 4 grand to dump around :(

i'm in good ole northern virginia:D

philodox, when are you going to receive the kit? Everyone is probably as anxious as you are for you to recieve it. Wish I got 4 grand to dump around :(

It is shipping today via UPS ground.. yay UPS ground.. so it should have it in 7-10 days. Don't worry guys/gals, I won't let you down ;)

Philodox and I seem to be sharing the same attitude about road trips. I am always looking for a place to go or an excuse to drive my 8. When we install our respective turbo kits we'll have to meet somewhere and take some photos. Besides, I'll need another test car for my Ti PPF. Philo, if you are doing the install over a weekend, would you like some help with it? Might make mine easier to do for me.

Charles

Thats awesome philodox. I was going to get this kit but I am sending my car to PF Supercars for a Turbo kit. Newly owned and operated by Ray Wilson. They will be designing a similar kit and offer it around the same price plus the install. I will keep everyone posted when she goes in to the shop.

Good luck with your kit.....

philodox, have you considered a live video feed for you upcoming unveiling event? This (install/test run) should be recorded for posterity, don't you think? maybe a friend with a camcorder following you? Sorta like a 5th gear episode :D

lol.. I'll mount my digital video camera over to the center console. No worries guys, All I'll need is someone to host the file once I make it. More to follow.. like I said, I'll start another thread once I get the kit installed.

For those interested I have a couple of the Greddy kits on the way.

Specs and pricing are here: http://www.rx8store.com/product.asp?0=666&1=668&3=363

Jason
www.rx8store.com

Philodox and I seem to be sharing the same attitude about road trips. I am always looking for a place to go or an excuse to drive my 8. When we install our respective turbo kits we'll have to meet somewhere and take some photos. Besides, I'll need another test car for my Ti PPF. Philo, if you are doing the install over a weekend, would you like some help with it? Might make mine easier to do for me.

CharlesIf you're going to get together anyway, it'd be good to do a run off of turbo kits versus Nitrous too... :D

Wow.. Jason, thats a really low price. I thought MazdaTrix's price was low and you come in almost 400 below it...

um yeah, no offense to mazdatrix, but I wasn't going to buy from them when they are priced higher than others and you have to pay CA sales tax too. RX8 store is lower, but there probably will be others who are even lower.

wow looks like i'll probable be getting this kit from one of my 2 favorite rx-8 stores..gooooooo rx8store go:D

hehe now if onyl hopupracing would get it too:D i love compitition .. wonder how low the price will go (please be 10 bucks oh pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease:p)

I just heard back from Mazdatrix and they refunded me the difference between what they list ($3790) and what rx8store lists ($3399). So basically they retroactively price matched! Kudos for Mazdatrix for doing that for me.

Wow, let the price wars begin.. just got this email from Mazdatrix, it's actually two emails they sent back to back. Here they are in order of my getting them

*************************

here is so much going on "behind the scenes" on this.
Makes us look bad for trying to follow the "guidelines" that Greddy tells us
/ requests.

We WILL be matching that price for you.
The difference will be refunded to your card.

We are still waiting to hear from them about the instructions.
- Hide quoted text -


Mazdatrix Inc.
2730 Gundry Ave.
Signal Hill, Ca. 90755
Phone: 562-426-7960
Fax: 562-426-9646
www.mazdatrix.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon" <philodox@gmail.com>
To: <mail@mazdatrix.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 10:51 AM
Subject: Re: Greddy Turbo Kit for 2004 RX-8

> Greetings,
>
> I just wanted to point out this website to you. They are offering the
> Greddy Turbo kit for the RX-8 for $391 less than your price. I know
> that you do not normally price match, but if I would have waited 24hrs
> longer I could have gotten this much cheaper than through Mazdatrix.
> Thank you.
>
> Best Regards,
> Jonathan McIlvaine
***********
SHortly after I got this email stating a new price point for Mazdatrix:
***********
Change from my previous mail to you --

I have never been fond of the "games" being played by others, but we can
"play" when needed. --- Beneficial to consumers in the short run,
detrimental for about everyone in the longer run.

Our retail will be $3289.00 for the kit, and you card will be refunded the
balance.
Thank you for bearing with us / hanging in there while this is settling
down.

I dont like causing price wars but I price Greddy product at a certain % back. Some shops will sell it for more and some cheaper Im sure. The question will be, who stocks that kit. If they are anything like the kits for the RX-7 they will be hard to come by and people will most likely have to pay more if they want it right away. Some non rotary shops may sell it a little cheaper, but you will have a long wait for it.


Jason
www.rx8store.com

I guess I should consider myself lucky to get one of the 3 kits Mazdatrix got their hands on.

By the way, it shipped today! :) Will let you guys/gals know when I get it

Now I'll go back to my guy and ask him just how close to "wholesale" that price was that he quoted me. It wasn't much lower than those I have read here.

Charles

lol wow kudos to mazdatrix. they showed some pretty good form:) always nice when a company cares about the well being of the customer:D

no if only one of these nice companys would just give me one for free;) hint hint

Now I'll go back to my guy and ask him just how close to "wholesale" that price was that he quoted me. It wasn't much lower than those I have read here.

Charles

Charles,
It sounds like you probably got a wholesale price but not their cost if it isnt much lower.

Jason

lol wow kudos to mazdatrix. they showed some pretty good form:) always nice when a company cares about the well being of the customer:D

no if only one of these nice companys would just give me one for free;) hint hint

well, when internet gossip about vendors spreads faster than crabs from a hookers knickers, of course they would want to keep us happy

A Hookers Knickers? That's a great line

Just being inquizitive here.. but what is the max boost you could run out of the Greddy T618Z turbo unit? I know the T618Z is 10.0cm but that's the only details I could find doing a Google search.

Does anyone know if this kit works for the auto 8?

So -- assuming the car will run 14.5 in the 1/4 mile. Any idea what it will run it in with this kit?

So -- assuming the car will run 14.5 in the 1/4 mile. Any idea what it will run it in with this kit?

Once I get it bolted on I am expecting 240-250whp. That should equate to 13.3-13.5 in the 1/4 mile

Does anyone know if this kit works for the auto 8?

Not sure Dlin23, can anyone else field this one?

It's only for the manual...

RX-8 6speed Turbo kit part number 11540050

I am all for paying enough for a kit that allows a company to turn a profit but when my local GReddy dealer/shop tells me that he will do me a favor by selling me the kit at his cost, I am a bit disappointed when the price I am quoted is only $300 less than what everyone else is paying. I am curious as to what kind of margin GReddy allows their dealers for markup(?). It occured to me that perhaps there isn't a whole lot of room for discounts on part of the shop in exchange for the notion that they will be asked to install the thing. Either way, I am going to shop around before I commit. Talk to ya soon, Jason.

Charles

is there no BOV?

Just saw that TrustPOWER has the kit on their website... So indirectly GReddy has it on theirs...=)

Whats the URL?

Whats the URL?

here you go. Hope you can read Japanese :)

http://www.trust-power.com/mazda/rx8/greddy/turbo_kit.html

Yes, there is no BOV. There is also no digital boost controller. I was told the reason that there is no BOV is due to CARB exemption rules. Something about intake air venting into the atmosphere. I wonder why GReddy doesn't include a re-circulating BOV?

Charles

Yes, there is no BOV. There is also no digital boost controller. I was told the reason that there is no BOV is due to CARB exemption rules. Something about intake air venting into the atmosphere. I wonder why GReddy doesn't include a re-circulating BOV?

Charles

Well, I am going to use a BOV with my kit. I've decided to go with teh Greddy Type-S BOV. It does vent to atmosphere. If I start to have MAF issues because of it I can always get an outlet adapter to turn the BOV into a Diverter Valve. They are pretty cheap and simple to do

http://www.racingworks.com/greddy_bov_flange_outlet_adapter.htm

Yes, there is no BOV. There is also no digital boost controller. I was told the reason that there is no BOV is due to CARB exemption rules. Something about intake air venting into the atmosphere. I wonder why GReddy doesn't include a re-circulating BOV?

Charles

maybe to keep cost down? :rolleyes:

I was re-reading the GReddy catalog that has the RX-8 listing in it and they discuss how their turbo kits are designed to be a good start for stock engines with plenty of room for future performance increases. Perhaps they figure oil pans and BOV's are for those who are truly serious about their performance and can be included in the kit for a slight upcharge? What about those who already have the E-manage? Does/Will/Should GReddy offer a kit w/o the E-Man at a discount with the capability to download the proper maps?

Charles

Just looked at the e-manage that came with my turbo kit. There are only 3 ports on it, 2 to connect it to the cars ECU, and a smaller port labled "boost".. I'm guessing that one is for a boost controller?

did you get it yet????????????

I take most folks have seen this???

http://www.hopupracing.com/grtukitmarx.html

Just looked at the e-manage that came with my turbo kit. There are only 3 ports on it, 2 to connect it to the cars ECU, and a smaller port labled "boost".. I'm guessing that one is for a boost controller? Does the other end look like this:

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=38500

Nope, not like that at all

I wonder if it has the new Japanese version of the E-manage with the acceleration map??

that's what ours looks like without the "do not remove" sticker on the side over the holes.

Ahh. They put a "Do Not Remove" sticker over the ports?
Does this sticker also make it impossible to unscrew the end panels at either end of the unit?

Jeff, underneath your E-Man you have what appears to be an ignition box. I have been preparing to upgrade with an ignition amp/coils when I go with a turbo and/or more nitrous. If that is, indeed, an ignition related item what is it and how well does it work for you? Might I find that you have authored a thread on that topic already? Thanks.

Charles

yeah, it went over the OTHER side, not the side with the inputs for the computer harnes. Looks like some rotary switches. Don't have a pic of it but i might by tonight. Install is going well, im a little farther along than philodox, but i have been working on it in my garage at home for 3 days as time allows. Also, be careful with the o2 sensor (you have to remove the front one, there are two), mine was friction welded in and i stripped the threads, 300 bux, OUCH....

The box under the E-Manage was an MSD DIS ignition box. I have removed it because it only controlled two plugs and I intend to replace it with an AEM C2DI.

That front (and rear, for that matter) O2 sensor are always "friction-welded" as you put it, If you work them out and back in a few threads at a time, it is possible to get it out without completely destroying the threads. Just clean them up with a die afterwards.

I'm not sure of the spelling and I'll look tomorrow but there is a product on the market called Kroyal, not spelled that way. It is amazing for loosining things. I think you have to buy it direct, I've never seen it sold anywhere. It smells though, I mean really smells. When you walk into the shop you know someone has used it. This may be the answer to the O2 sensor problem.