Hey Guys,

I ran into a vendor in California, Kuruma Motoring. They are offering the Greddy Turbo kit for the RX-8 for $3150 SHIPPED! I wish I could have found them before I bought from Mazdatrix. They work mostly on ebay and have an Ebay rating over 7000 so they are very reputable. They are still working on getting a website up. If you're interested in contacting them their email is sales@kurumamotoring.com. Mention that you are from the rx8club forum for the price listed in this quote.

**disclaimer, I am not affiliated with these guys at all, just relaying information I found**

I bought my Teins from them. Quick shipping and the prices I saw looked good also.

Just waiting for the slushbox version to arrive.

Oh yeah, they have the Greddy Kits in stock.. and they are located right near a Greddy USA place and can get more in stock in 1-2 days if neccessary..

that's for the tip. just e-mailed them. We'll see what kind of price they quote me.

they already responded to me with an excellent price. It's a no-brainer decision to buy from them if you are ready to purchase this kit. They have requested for me to not mention the price, but I will tell you that it's much lower than at the other 2 vendors currently selling the kit. ...and no, I'm not affiliated with these guys either.

I don't know, i heard that there were tons of backorders for that system from greddy now. If they have them in stock i doubt they can get them back in that quick.
Anyway, Mazdatrix is now out of them. I got the last one. Just waiting on the instructions.
;)

Greddy turbo kit is on backorder until the end of Feb. If that company didnt preorder one then they are out of luck.

Jason

the prices keeping on getting better and better my friends....

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

the prices keeping on getting better and better my friends....

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

Wow, now that's a nice find.. I shouldn't complain about paying $3290 for mine since I don't have to wait for a backorder..

I bet Charles is pretty pissed at his "Discount price" now hehe...

Hmm....maybe i'll open the boxes now and check stuff out

Hmm....maybe i'll open the boxes now and check stuff out
When are you putting yours on? I'm putting mine on next tues or weds

i'm not sure yet, work during the week so probably not until the weekend after that.
Let me know if you run into anything. I guess Greddy doesn't provide the oilpan they showed on the showcar. oh well....

i'm not sure yet, work during the week so probably not until the weekend after that.
Let me know if you run into anything. I guess Greddy doesn't provide the oilpan they showed on the showcar. oh well....
Yeah, looks like I'll have to drop the pan and drill for the return line..

that pan wa so sweet though, it must exist somewhere.......over the rainbow

For any AT owners waiting on Greddy to release a kit, don't. Their reply to me was that they have no plans to release a kit for the auto. :mad:

i'm not sure yet, work during the week so probably not until the weekend after that.
Let me know if you run into anything. I guess Greddy doesn't provide the oilpan they showed on the showcar. oh well....
I may be wrong... but I thought I read in a thread that the oil pan is included, but left out of the picture:confused:

well, i've opened one of 2 boxes (the heavier one) and no oil pan yet. I still have the intercooler box to go, but i don't think it will be in there. Dave at Mazdatrix also did not have one out when he showed me his kit (which they used to take pictures....really though, i know there is at least one. Is there any chance that the oil pan is the same on older models? Maybe that route would be feasible.

No, Snooch, I am not "pissed" as I haven't ordered nor paid for my turbo kit yet. I tend to wait a few weeks when something sounds like a good idea. I figure if it sounds good right now it will still sound good in a few weeks. From what I am told the price offered by HopUpracing is damn close to wholesale and that is the same price that I was offered. With this news perhaps the local shop will also do some free DynoPack tuning for me as part of the offer. The good thing, even though I may not eventually get the best price in town, is that I will be creating a great business relationship with my GReddy dealer and get the personal attention necessary in the long run to make sure my turbo system always works the best it can. In addition, he has already agreed to be the first dealer to stock my new Ti PPF when I roll out the first batch in a few weeks. Since the PPF is way ahead of schedule I have put in a prelim order for the next batch of turbos which are due in late Feb. I figure it is more important for me to get my own products to market than it is for me to play around with the turbo kit. Besides, I'll be able to install that turbo in a day or two once I actually have it in my hands. Whatever happens, I'll be more than ready come next June.

BTW, it is my understanding that the oil pan is supposed to be part of the kit. Maybe check the parts list on the window of shawrf's car in the SEMA photos and see what they list as included in the kit.

Charles

BTW, it is my understanding that the oil pan is supposed to be part of the kit. Maybe check the parts list on the window of shawrf's car in the SEMA photos and see what they list as included in the kit.

From what I read from the SEMA threads, the MSRP is also about $400 below what they were expecting it to be, they may have dropped the pan to shave costs, or run into fab issues, etc etc.. who knows :confused:

From what I have heard there is no oil pan in the kit and you have to tap your pan for the oil return.

Jason

The owner of kurumamotoring is my high school friend. Know him for many years. He's a honest business man. Trust me! ;)

the older pans won't fit in the rx8. but that's ok because the return lines were in the front cover anyway (or front cover and rear iron on the twin turbo engines).

Just got the instructions from Greddy translated into English. The oil pan needs to be drilled and you have to WELD a fitting on it for the return line.

oh man that is lame. That other pan is looking better and better. Argh...

For any AT owners waiting on Greddy to release a kit, don't. Their reply to me was that they have no plans to release a kit for the auto. :mad:

Wait, now I'm confused. I thought Greddy made the Turbo kit for an AT only? I may have been living under a rock for not catching up that they made it for MT now. Geez, the things I miss out on...

u will probably never see a turbo for an AT on this car. i dont plan on counting on one. instead im gonna hook up a 5.0 mustang with a turbo and spank out 500hp after dyno tunes and engine work.

well RE Amemiya has one for the auto, but I'm currently unwilling to pay nearly $6000 for it and have to deal directly with a Japanese company if I have problems.

Nah, I have a stick not auto. I'm just confused now because the whole this Greddy turbo was still under development, they kept showing an RX-8 that uses 4-port Renesis (AT only in US). I'm happy that it's ultimately for the M/T now, but what about that AT thing they were working at before?

dunno, that was just the response I recieved when I emailed them.

NO welding required form the looks of things. Looks like it come with a hose barb that attaches to your oil pan drainplug. Kinda of a pain to have to remove that to drain the oil, but oh well, if it keeps me from having to buy a new pan to cut a hole in and weld a bung to (stil desiring to keep the "stock" pan if need be) i don't care. Getting too late to think, have the kit assembled on my floor (mock up i was bored). Might be putting this on this weekend if i can find the time (installing new springs in my bro in law's z. mmmmm turbo

dunno, that was just the response I recieved when I emailed them.

Them? Them who?

My understanding from my mags was the the RE Amemiya kit was an experimental joint venture between Greddy and RE Amemiya, with Greddy doing a large part of the work. There were concerns about the AT being about to handle all the extra power and no word about actually releasing it. A more recent mag article showed an install on a couple cars done by Greddy at Greddy for owners. I think theirs came with an oil pan, so I don't know what happened to it... :confused:

Them? Them who?

Them being info@greddy.com

Oh I see. :D Thanks.

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWE :( that greddy oil pan looked really nice)...damn them i say..gimmie the oil pan too:( ah well....if you can hook up teh return line to the drain plug at least you don't have to drill and weld:D

Yeah, I was mistaken, it looks like a "t" fitting that goes into the oil pan drain plug that the return line connects to. At least that's what the picture on the instructions looks like.. Must have been tired when I stated it needed to be drilled and welded :(

Can you scan the instructions? I think we'd all like to see how complete they are. Also, would you consider spreading out the actual contents and taking pictures?

(EDIT: Duh...I just found the instruction PDF...)

Can you scan the instructions? I think we'd all like to see how complete they are. Also, would you consider spreading out the actual contents and taking pictures?


I've uploaded the Greddy instructions that philodox emailed me to my site.
It's a 1MB .pdf file with pictures of the complete kit.

http://www.cox-internet.com/adrian-1/images/RX8/

The mazdatrix site has the kit laid out, that is exactly what is included in the kit.

http://www.mazdatrix.com/8turbo.htm

I've emailed greddy usa on the oil pan issue, i'll post up what they give back to me....

Please do. Even if it's not part of the kit, I'd like to think I could buy one from them.

Thanks Silver.

I wish the pictures were a little clearer. I'd really like to see where the oil return setup better. Are they returning the oil to a level which is normally above the engine-running level in the pan? I presume they're not...but I dunno.

back to this thread's topic....here is another vendor selling the kit for under $3000. I don't know if they charge tax and how much is shipping:

http://www.city-speed.com/webstore/eng_GreddyTurbos.html

they also have an auction on eBay for the turbo for $2939.99 + $90 for shipping:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7946601744&category=33742&sspagename=WDVW

I just noticed they finally listed the RX8 kit on the Greddy site.
Only $4195.00 from them. Looks like $2950 is the cheapest so far.
http://www.greddy.com/prod_turbo_bolt_on.htm

Looks like $2950 is the cheapest so far.



Negative...the post above you at city-speed.com has it for $2929.99(shipping included). ;)

Good luck getting one thru them :)

Jason

hmm i'v edecieded to save my money and hopfully have it installed during spring break:D wish me luck. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm turbo

Good luck getting one thru them :)

Jason


Because :confused:

I hope the turbo works good, i save enough money to get one , but i want other people to test it first :) good luck on you guys. by the way, anyone know any company sell supercharge for the 8?

Petit Racing has pre-announced an Autorotor SC for the RX-8, but it has been up for a while.

http://www.pettitracing.com/rx8/index.htm

Because :confused:

I'm wondering the same thing...? Are you familiar with the company? Or is this randomized bashing of a company offering a product cheaper than yourself, thus the assumption that it would be difficult to obtain one through them?

--Landon

OUCH !!!!! Support the vendorers on the Club guys!! esp when i go to great efforts to make it cheaper for you all !!!

^^^^^
Bought stuff from Matt (thew), they are very responsive, and their price on the Greddy Turbo is the best (gold pricing) that I have seen.

BTW, the $2929 from www.city-speed.com does not include shipping (I got it from them before the other vendors got it). It was about $80 to ship.

Petit Racing has pre-announced an Autorotor SC for the RX-8, but it has been up for a while.

http://www.pettitracing.com/rx8/index.htm

have they mentioned any est. on when it will be ready? or on pricing?

I'm wondering the same thing...? Are you familiar with the company? Or is this randomized bashing of a company offering a product cheaper than yourself, thus the assumption that it would be difficult to obtain one through them?

--Landon

Im guessing this was directed at me, but not sure since its been a while since I posted that. I probably said that because at the time they were on backorder for a month.

In the spirit of giving these kits away like all the other online shops, Im going to offer them at $2899 shipped. You will need to call me to get this price.

Jason
www.rx8store.net

BOY!!!! Trying to buy a turbo for a good price is like pulling my teeth out.
NONE IN STOCK!!!!!!!

Huh .. I have 3 instock right now ready to ship.. but you need to hurry.. Price is going up MAy 15th!!

Email me at thew@mazdaparts.com
our web site is being rebuit and is not 100% this week..
but i can do the transaction via emaill ..

I still have the best price..

Thew COOL, you take discover? ehhehehe :)
I'll email you

good deal! yes i take it allnow :)
were are growing up :))

Thew :) do you have the greddy BOV flang?

yes

BOY!!!! Trying to buy a turbo for a good price is like pulling my teeth out.
NONE IN STOCK!!!!!!!

try rotary extreme...they had them at a good price for a while but not sure if he has any still in stock

Thanks, but I bought one from Thew

Tried every link mentioned and I still haven't found any instructions... I was planning on installing it myself... Any ideas?

Thanks.

Tried every link mentioned and I still haven't found any instructions... I was planning on installing it myself... Any ideas?

Thanks.
Try this...

Greddy Turbo Install Instructions (http://www.mohdparts.com/emanage/tmp/rx8_with_ultimate/RX-8%20EU%20TK%20Instructions.pdf)

It's a year and a half old thread. The links worked back then!

After seeing all the wonderful toys at SS9, people are still buying Greddy?! :uh:

It's pretty funny really. It's cheap yes but you get what you pay for! After you improve it and fix all of it's issues, it's an entirely new kit!

Very true RG, but for that kinnda money you're better off getting one of the newer kits. You end up spending almost the same of money and not having to "improve" a kit you just bought.

You can fix the greddy kit for about $100 (oil restrictor and new hoses). Add $1400 more if you want to use int-x instead of EMU.

That still makes it thousands less than the second cheapest FI kit.

Then you need to replace that crappy little turbo and the ecu change should be mandatory.

I'm more than happy with 100 whp boost in power from the crappy turbo, thanks :)

and EMU gives ya No CEL ! (If done right, u get CEL with Int-X no matter what you do)

:boxing_sm

somebody hand me the popcorn....looks like I started something good. :)

Greddy is crap. All of their products are with the exception of 2, a turbo timer, and the Profec B. That's it. You'd have to pay me (a lot!) to use anything else from them on my car. They're like HKS, over rated.

yeah, but some of us want more power of the rx8, and not everyone can afford 10K turbo kit.. WITHOUT shipping... Without installation prices and without tuning.. plus i live in canada.. so that 10k Mazsport kit all of a sudden turns to about a 12K kit......i think id go with the greddy. and spend an extra 2k to make it work.. then spend 15k...

Who says you need to pay $10K to go faster? You don't. Their $10K kit is their stage 2 anyways. The stage 1 kit still made FAR more than any Greddy kit will ever make anywhere by anyone ever and it's built wonderfully. There are other options out there as well though.

Yes it makes more power. You do need to do some tweaking to make it work decently as out of the box tuned the way it is, it is a waste of money. If you want a small gain for a couple of thousand dollars uninstalled then I guess go for it. I'd personally rather stay slow than use a Greddy product on my car but that's just me. That's how bad I personally hate them and their crap!

Greddy is crap.You're right, there are far better kits on the market, but it boils down to the price and performance ratio. GReddy doesn't really seem to understand the rotary, but a turbo kit is essentually a turbo, some pipes, and fuel management. Since we're taking fuel management out of the picture, your only question is if the supplied turbo is big enough for your needs.


Who says you need to pay $10K to go faster? You don't. Their $10K kit is their stage 2 anyways. The stage 1 kit still made FAR more than any Greddy kit will ever make anywhere by anyone ever and it's built wonderfully. There are other options out there as well though.It's actually a "Type 2" kit, far as I can tell their type 1 and type 2 kit both can make the same power levels, they just go about it in different ways.

Stage 2, type 2, whatever. Same thing. I got to see both of them up close this weekend anyways. I assure you, they aren't the same kit doing things in different ways. Different turbo and intercooler. It's more than just looks. They also come with complete fuel and ignition upgrades as well. What other kit does that? None and they all need it!

I may be really hard on Greddy but I have good reason to be. For a company that is so respected by so many (for some strange reason?), and who has so much money to be offering things all the time for such a wide range of cars, they do many things half assed. They take shortcuts. They have no excuse to. They like bandaid products rather than revolutionary ones. They have the ability to do things better but apparently income is more important than a good product and a good image. That's what it all comes down to and unfortunately they aren't alone in this thinking when it comes to big companies.

I may be really hard on Greddy but I have good reason to be. For a company that is so respected by so many (for some strange reason?),
This is why.http://www.topauto.free.fr/2fast2furious/2Fast%202Furious.5.jpg
see the sticker on the front Fender there!? they are advertised on big named cars, in big influencial Movies. (2fast 2furious for example.)
and who has so much money to be offering things all the time for such a wide range of cars, they do many things half assed. They take shortcuts. They have no excuse to. They like bandaid products rather than revolutionary ones. They have the ability to do things better but apparently income is more important than a good product and a good image. That's what it all comes down to and unfortunately they aren't alone in this thinking when it comes to big companies.
true, i havnt used a greddy kit... sure it will have its problems but.. waht doesnt, im sure there will be some minor bugs here and there in Scotts turbo kit, Just lie kthe rx8 itself.. some had to get a new engine in the recall.. some didnt have any problems.. luck of the draw... i jsut know i dont have 10-12k to spend on a turbo kit. i want more power, but i cant justify that kinda of money.. even the stage one is what... 8k? american. so 9k +shipping, + taxes.. +installation + Tuning...
still dropping close to 12k..

You are not talking about minor bugs. You can get a decent kit, as long as you don't mind replacing the hoses & couplers (Greddy units are OK, but not great), the fuel management unit (Greddy Blue was not good, Ultimate is a little better still not the best solution), and later on down the road maybe change out the turbo itself if you want more power. That is not minor. When all is said and done when you want good hp gains, all that will be left of the Greddy kit will be some pipes. Honestly, I have the Greddy turbo kit, so it's not like I should have a bias against it, but if I had to do it all over again I wouldn't do it. There are too many good kits coming out. not just a high end Mazsport, or SFR kit but also the Petit Racing, Axial Flow units will not be anywhere close to $10K and will give you a better, more complete kit for around $4300-$5000. The PTP turbo kit will probably come out somewhere in the middle of that.

One thing not mentioned also is that greddy customer service is bar none one of the worst companies that i have ever dealt with. I now have pulled sevral of the Greddy parts off of my car & replaced them with HKS stuff. The quality of the HKS stuff, but even moreso the ease of working with the company is night & day.

I 100% agree with RG. They offered a half assed solution to the RX8 community to be the 1st one to market but the bugs were huge. They basically made us (the 1st adopters figure out all the problems). I have by and large, but it took me several more thousands of dollars than my initial investment.

Yah... I bought a boost controller at Autobacs last week (Greddy Profec-B Spec2), it came with a bad solenoid out of the box, and Greddy wont replace it because super auto bacs (a retail store) is not an authorized dealer. Autobacs wont take it back, because they didn't install it. I could understand if it broke a few weeks later or soemthing, but it was bad out of the box. F-Greddy. I am taking it up with my CC company, but those guys suck BAD.