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Old 07-20-2012, 09:14 PM
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Dondo's Turbo Build
Hey all--

Time for a change. Here's a post-build thread for you.

Build includes:
  • BHR built and ported motor with NRS ceramic seals
  • SFR Top Mount Turbo Kit
  • Turbonetics 60-1 Turbo
  • Gizzmo MS-IBC Boost Controller
  • Tial Wastegate
  • Synapse BOV
  • 750cc RC Engineering Injectors in P2 and Secondaries
  • AEM Water/Meth Kit
  • BHR TB Spacer
  • Mazmart REmedy Water Pump
  • Mazmart REmedy Tstat
  • BHR Lightweight Flywheel and Counterweight
  • ACT Street Duty Clutch
  • BHR Midpipe
  • Borla Exhaust
  • Greddy Oil Pan
  • Greddy Oil Filter Relocation
  • GOODbox (Gauges on OEM Display)
I think that's it for parts but I'll try to keep it updated. Tuning is planned to be done with the Accessport by MazdaManiac.

Special thanks to BHR: Ray, thanks for the offsite support and Easy thanks for playing with me every day for the last month. lol

Enjoy the pics.
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Here's how we started out:



Here's the very special dedication from BHR in my motor:



Some more pics of the motor:







Boost controller:



Amazing custom BHR autographed Ignition (!):




SFR Kit:

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Here's the scene of the crime:



Start of the build:




Turbo Fitment:



Turbo oil drain line:



Easy lounging around:

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Pic of the build(s):





And check out this cool cat!

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Some engine bay pics:







She runs! And smokes!

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Movies! If you know how to embed let me know.

First start up:

Turbo RX8 first startup - YouTube

Ummmm...

Turbo RX8 engine bay flames! - YouTube
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totally do the exhaust out the hood!!!
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hahahaha funny eh?

we pulled it to add an o2 bung just after the turbo in the dp. we have options now. so thanks for the heads up
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Looks great man . But what's the story Turbo/SC ...2 cars ???? Que Pasa ?
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2 FI 8s

Looks bad *** man! Can't wait to see it up close
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Looks great man . But what's the story Turbo/SC ...2 cars ???? Que Pasa ?
what do you mean man? this is the best idea ever..

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Looks bad *** man! Can't wait to see it up close
yeah come out to the PIR/ORP track days then!
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Sooo kewl
Looks really nice.

Can't wait to watch the dyno video

(sub'd for interest)
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Move from sc to turbo..... Well done
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Sooo kewl
Looks really nice.

Can't wait to watch the dyno video

(sub'd for interest)
i'll have it up in the next few weeks if all goes to plan

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Move from sc to turbo..... Well done
not a move, an addition.
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very nice.
Have you placed your order yet?
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Originally Posted by wcs
Have you placed your order yet?
There was something in the works, but I'm not sure if it's going to go through anymore. We'll see!
If not, then I'll have to look into other options. My car will be boosted...

To keep on topic, it must be nice to have such a reputable RENESIS builder in your neighborhood to do the install. Makes for a very clean engine bay! Well done
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Nice!

You want to know something that really smacked in the forehead? Your list is exactly what I have been collecting on my list for my car one day - except for the exhaust, everything but the last item - forgot the GOODbox

simply amazing
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looks awesome, ive talked about having a sc and turbo car. BTW what wheels are those?
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WOW ...a actual build thread! unlike all these others that are 50+ pages of of bullshit!


Car looks great!
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Sneaky guy you. Looks awesome brother! Do you know what air filter you are using there by chance?
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Originally Posted by bumblebeerx8
looks awesome, ive talked about having a sc and turbo car. BTW what wheels are those?
Advan Model 5

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Sneaky guy you. Looks awesome brother! Do you know what air filter you are using there by chance?
K&N, not sure the model number though. It's a pretty tight fit under there.
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