grossi

Alright so before winter i purchased a 2004 Mazda Rx8 turbocharged, the car ran great for the first week or 2 minus the fact i got 180K per tank.

i noticed the car kept loosing power over a weeks time, then the blowoff valve noise got quieter and quieter, i need help guys MY REX IS SLOWER THEN A HONDA CIVIC RIGHT NOW !
i tried changing the coils and spark plugs that didn't help all that did was get rid of the engine light that was on !

apparently the car was tuned by Mazda Maniac ECU tune, the seller told me.

i dont know what to do i live in Richmond hill and i need to find a place that can help me fix my car, i dont know any places around that deal with turbocharged RX-8's!!!


the car engine mods are:
Engine
Greddy Turbo-Kit
Greddy E-01 Boost Control/Data Display Unit
Greddy Type-RS Blow-off-Valve
CobbTuning AccessPort
Mazsport 3-inch Cold-Air-Intake
Brand-New Vibrant 4-ply Silicon Couplers
McKinney Raceworks Oil-Catch Can

Pictures of the car can be seen here : http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/...0&id=501690977
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grossi

IF ANYONE KNOWS where a performance aftermarket shop is please let me know i want the car fixed and running before spring starts !

Brettus

iTrader: (2)

Do a compression test before anything else ....


how does it idle ? What "Hg does it idle at ?

Charles R. Hill

iTrader: (7)

Check all of your couplers and clamps on the induction side, first. Make sure the couplers are in good shape and that the clamps are all tight.

grossi

thanks i will do what i can this car is new to me i do not know to much about it,
but i would rather get it all done at once professionally done!

does anyone know a shop in the GTA or toronto that deals with aftermarket turbocharged cars ?

Charles R. Hill

iTrader: (7)

Giving up already?

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8s-sale-wanted-43/turbochard-mazda-rx-8-sale-192141/

grossi

Im not giving up i just want it to run the best that it can run and i want to get it done by someone who really knows what there doing. I will try checking all the CLAMPS that i can. I just really want this car running the way it was when i got it i loved the car !

Brettus

iTrader: (2)

If it idles fine then it is not likely to be engine related ................

grossi

the car seems to idle fine, i will check the clamps and tighten them all now that i can tighten,

so no body knows a shop around this area ?

what do you mean what HG does it idle at ?

scottish

iTrader: (1)

i think these guys may be able to help

http://www.mazdees.ca/

grossi

thanks alot i will give them a call tomorrow

Brettus

iTrader: (2)

If you have a boost guage - idle is in vacuum which is measured in "Hg

Could be something really simple if engine is fine .

like couplers (as CRH mentioned )
or even the clip could have come off the wastegate actuator arm and the arm has come loose .

grossi

i do have a boost controller: Greddy E-01 Boost Control/Data Display Unit

i will see what i can do on my own i will let you guys know whats happening

MazdaManiac

iTrader: (3)

What was the original owner's name (you can PM me).
Just trying to get a handle on the tune.

Thief

LOL. That has to be Alex's old car.

thewird

Mazdee's will be able to sort out your issues and/or tell you if your engine is blown.

thewird

nate340

i've always wondered who ends up buying those TURBO RX8's! in the auto trader.

Kafka

The car was bought from US I think...

Best bet is pay the $$ and let Mazdee fix it.

MM will definitely be able to fix it but he is not in Canada...so your SOL.

Lesson learned: Next time ask in the forum before you buy these "exotics"

grossi

yes its alex's old car

rx8thunder

I set up the tune day that Mazda Maniac came to tune local cars and he did do Alex's car. It was the only turbo at the event

schnipster

is this 8 red?

saw you at mazda in richmond hill....dude that thing ran nice when you left....shitty

chris_rx8

Hey mine is still for sale at Addison Chevy on Dixie and Eglinton.

chris_rx8

Hey You can try Joe form RPM at 519-465-4775 or Dan 519-465-4517. They installed my turbo and tuned and it ran great.

MazdaManiac

iTrader: (3)

My senility is hitting hard today.
Which car was that and when/where was that dyno day?

qtwre

iTrader: (1)

The dyno day was in Brampton (outside Toronto.) You took a flight to Pearson airport. It was a rainy morning. The shop owner was late and had some of us hanging around.