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Old 04-28-2010, 04:38 AM
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Damn...i wonder if i can turn my AT into a beast like that one day...i mean after the warranty is up and I get another daily driver haha..
Old 04-28-2010, 06:00 AM
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Great job !
Old 04-28-2010, 07:35 AM
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Whats the next step after the trans in, rear diff and axles?
Old 04-28-2010, 08:12 AM
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Great seat up man.. Looks bad ***....
Your clutch problem was running 13b clutch set ups on your first 2... HKS and EXedy.Meant for 13b moderate 2 rotor HP in front of the stock rx8 tranny....
The spec 3 disk will work great for your set up, wont break on your t56...
Old 04-28-2010, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by faith&firepower
Nice photoshops! JK
you so mean... hahaha
Old 04-28-2010, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by rotoryfreak
Great seat up man.. Looks bad ***....
Your clutch problem was running 13b clutch set ups on your first 2... HKS and EXedy.Meant for 13b moderate 2 rotor HP in front of the stock rx8 tranny....
The spec 3 disk will work great for your set up, wont break on your t56...
The spec is also for a 13b, we just modifoied some diskc to fit the t56. But so far so good. Lets see what happens.
Old 04-28-2010, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by dillsrotary
Whats the next step after the trans in, rear diff and axles?
We are working on a 8.8 rear end with independent suspenssion ofcourse. But That is only on the work table. Got the parts but have been busy working on some other stuff. It will happen eventually.
Old 04-28-2010, 06:40 PM
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Old 04-28-2010, 07:40 PM
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I don't know if you still have cash flow left, but you might look into doing what the FD guys did. They bought a cradle from a company that was making the Jimlab cradles for Cobra rear ends. The factory cobra rear end can handle 1000hp with upgrades shafts.

If in fact the cobra IRS is the 8.8, then disregard because you already know how stout they are.
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That in my mind would be the ideal solution. Construct a cradle to mount an 03-04 cobra 8.8" diff in place of the stock one, and connect with some custom halfshafts. Suspension is unchanged, and the rear end setup will be grenade proof. Exactly what the FD guys have been doing.

Anyway, any chance of some pics of the T56 setup?
Old 04-28-2010, 09:04 PM
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yeah i wanna see some pics too
Old 04-28-2010, 09:51 PM
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The rear end has to wait for now, my pockets are hurting. lol , I'll get you some pics of what Im working on for that, instead of buying it form somebody else. Yea, we like fabricating and having fun, and theres no fun in buying everything... hehe Again, I dont leave any options off the table.
BTW, took the car for a spin out today ( after fixing the axle ) and took some vids. I will try to take some tomorow from outside the car, so videos coming soon.
And about that T56 pics.... Ill have to check on my files, Im sure I have some pics..

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Old 04-28-2010, 10:14 PM
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damm looks damm good man!!!
Old 04-29-2010, 12:45 AM
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damn, bro what you did is amazing, major props, hands down. how about you give us a price tag broken down on everything. haha only if you could, I have plans for my RX-8 as well, I just need to save up and gather as much info as possible. But awesome job brotha'
Old 04-29-2010, 11:16 AM
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^^ around $30000
Angel Your car is freaking awsome (brutal, brutal)
Old 04-29-2010, 11:19 AM
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Jesus dude
Old 04-29-2010, 11:25 AM
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impressive, most impressive
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Angel is Rgonza will be your tuner from PR ???
And those pics looks awsome cant wait to see some numbers
What kind of numbers you want to hit ?? If you dont mind asking
Old 04-29-2010, 07:55 PM
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^^^Yes sir he is. I'm working on another project (13b corolla) and once we are done with it, he will be coming and tune both. I want a gazilion HP.. hehe
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That is pro. I hope I can get mine looking like this someday.

-Vesper
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Wow Joel; super clean bro
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Thanks my friend. I'm doing all I can to make it better.
Old 05-01-2010, 08:26 PM
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This was like 3 days ago
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I guess I solved my clutch problem... Its no longer the weakest link.. lol
Old 05-02-2010, 05:08 AM
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maybe you should just coast everywhere, and not ever touch the throttle?
Old 05-02-2010, 05:44 AM
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You need the Toyota 8 speed auto tranny...

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