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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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Question 500whp Mark; has anybody reached it?

Just wondering, has anyboy been able to reach the 500whp mark with the 13b-MSP yet?? I dont remember hearing anything about it, nor can I find any info about one. Just kinda of wondering why we haven't been able to hit it yet... any thoughts anyone??
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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10:1 compression ratio for starters.
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Phalkhan
Just wondering, has anyboy been able to reach the 500whp mark with the 13b-MSP yet?? I dont remember hearing anything about it, nor can I find any info about one. Just kinda of wondering why we haven't been able to hit it yet... any thoughts anyone??
The answer is yes. The number was actually in the upper 500whp using c-16 and 30 plus psi(yes it had a custom metal upper intake manifold, ignition, mechanically controlled APV/SSV system and a custom return fuel system complete with two huge bosch pumps).

I know this is going to create a million questions, doubts and skepticism but I will not go into it any further. All I will say is that I wasn't the one that accomplished this therefore I am not in the position to talk about it. If the person that I am talking about reads this and wants to talk about it then they can....there is a reason the person opted not to post it....he didn't feel like having to deal with everyones bashing when he knew he had accomplished it and didn't feel the need to prove anything to anyone.

The limitations on the renesis are clear, high compression(although not extremely high and can be dealt with using good engine management), ignition system(too weak) and ECU problems(like the car closing the Throttle halfway though a dyno run because it felt like it....oh wait....thats what happened to me ). If you can fix/bypass these three things you can get really far.

My intention with this post is not to create heat or commotion, I am just answering the question from where I stand.

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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Turblown
10:1 compression ratio for starters.
uhh thats not nearly as big of an issue as the ignition issue...
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Phalkhan
Just wondering, has anyboy been able to reach the 500whp mark with the 13b-MSP yet?? I dont remember hearing anything about it, nor can I find any info about one. Just kinda of wondering why we haven't been able to hit it yet... any thoughts anyone??
Rumored dynos which report higher than 400 are supposedly in the works...but until they are posted...the "official" stance should be...


There exists no evidence which states that it has been done...
There exists also no concrete evidence that it cannot be done...


Currently spark blowout is the biggest issue...but some people apparently have interesting workarounds...

Everyone is still waiting for Esmeril to post an updated dyno as well...
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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The ignition issue has already been resolved. We're just waiting for the completed products to be released.
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Turblown
10:1 compression ratio for starters.
Nah. That just means you'll make the same power with less boost (and ignition timing).
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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Nah. That just means you'll make the same power with less boost (and ignition timing).
Exactly!!!
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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Nah. That just means you'll make the same power with less boost (and ignition timing).

you know ive been saying that since like 2k3 over and over and no one ever believes me- yet when you or fred say it its like freaking gospel

no respect i tell you no respect at all
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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you know ive been saying that since like 2k3 over and over and no one ever believes me- yet when you or fred say it its like freaking gospel

no respect i tell you no respect at all
It's because historically...most people reduce the compression of piston engines in order to add boost...

I've been saying the same thing for a while too...but whatevs you know...
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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The ignition issue has already been resolved. We're just waiting for the completed products to be released.
I have not seen anything specifically relating to HOW it was definitively resolved...got links?

I'ma search right meow too...maybe I missed the thread...
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 12:11 AM
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upgraded ignition system :P

So whp is now > 340, unfortunately I don't have any additional details to share besides that.
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
you know ive been saying that since like 2k3 over and over and no one ever believes me- yet when you or fred say it its like freaking gospel

no respect i tell you no respect at all
Well, Fred is the Pope of Wankel.

Compression is compression. Its doesn't matter if its static or dynamic.
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by mysql101
upgraded ignition system :P

So whp is now > 340, unfortunately I don't have any additional details to share besides that.
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisRX8PR
The answer is yes. The number was actually in the upper 500whp using c-16 and 30 plus psi(yes it had a custom metal upper intake manifold, ignition, mechanically controlled APV/SSV system and a custom return fuel system complete with two huge bosch pumps).

I know this is going to create a million questions, doubts and skepticism but I will not go into it any further. All I will say is that I wasn't the one that accomplished this therefore I am not in the position to talk about it. If the person that I am talking about reads this and wants to talk about it then they can....there is a reason the person opted not to post it....he didn't feel like having to deal with everyones bashing when he knew he had accomplished it and didn't feel the need to prove anything to anyone.

The limitations on the renesis are clear, high compression(although not extremely high and can be dealt with using good engine management), ignition system(too weak) and ECU problems(like the car closing the Throttle halfway though a dyno run because it felt like it....oh wait....thats what happened to me ). If you can fix/bypass these three things you can get really far.

My intention with this post is not to create heat or commotion, I am just answering the question from where I stand.

Chris
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisRX8PR
The answer is yes. The number was actually in the upper 500whp using c-16 and 30 plus psi(yes it had a custom metal upper intake manifold, ignition, mechanically controlled APV/SSV system and a custom return fuel system complete with two huge bosch pumps).

I know this is going to create a million questions, doubts and skepticism but I will not go into it any further. All I will say is that I wasn't the one that accomplished this therefore I am not in the position to talk about it. If the person that I am talking about reads this and wants to talk about it then they can....there is a reason the person opted not to post it....he didn't feel like having to deal with everyones bashing when he knew he had accomplished it and didn't feel the need to prove anything to anyone.

The limitations on the renesis are clear, high compression(although not extremely high and can be dealt with using good engine management), ignition system(too weak) and ECU problems(like the car closing the Throttle halfway though a dyno run because it felt like it....oh wait....thats what happened to me ). If you can fix/bypass these three things you can get really far.

My intention with this post is not to create heat or commotion, I am just answering the question from where I stand.

Chris

I would love to hear more about your friends project. I can understand him not wanting to deal with the haterZ. I just want to see how far the MSP has come. It's been half a decade since its release in Japan.
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
you know ive been saying that since like 2k3 over and over and no one ever believes me- yet when you or fred say it its like freaking gospel

no respect i tell you no respect at all
We're in the same boat! I've been telling people that too, my higher compression just gives me a better starting point!

To the OP; Ignition is the biggest issue. Some have said a company has solved it, but they are yet to officially release a product to date, so it's still an issue. But it all depends on how far that can get us.
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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Next spring will be an exciting time.

I would love to be in the 350-400rwhp range.
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisRX8PR
The answer is yes. The number was actually in the upper 500whp using c-16 and 30 plus psi(yes it had a custom metal upper intake manifold, ignition, mechanically controlled APV/SSV system and a custom return fuel system complete with two huge bosch pumps).

I know this is going to create a million questions, doubts and skepticism but I will not go into it any further. All I will say is that I wasn't the one that accomplished this therefore I am not in the position to talk about it. If the person that I am talking about reads this and wants to talk about it then they can....there is a reason the person opted not to post it....he didn't feel like having to deal with everyones bashing when he knew he had accomplished it and didn't feel the need to prove anything to anyone.

The limitations on the renesis are clear, high compression(although not extremely high and can be dealt with using good engine management), ignition system(too weak) and ECU problems(like the car closing the Throttle halfway though a dyno run because it felt like it....oh wait....thats what happened to me ). If you can fix/bypass these three things you can get really far.

My intention with this post is not to create heat or commotion, I am just answering the question from where I stand.

Chris
went to google and found this...

http://www.jasperperformance.com/rx8/index.html
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 01:17 AM
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Well, Fred is the Pope of Wankel.

Compression is compression. Its doesn't matter if its static or dynamic.
OMFG that's funny!
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Dookie_Rx-8
went to google and found this...

http://www.jasperperformance.com/rx8/index.html
No, thats not it. That page has a compilation of pics from other pages, not all are theirs....

Chris
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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There exists also no concrete evidence that it cannot be done...
There is no such thing as concrete evidence that it cannot be done. All we can ever have is evidence that the people trying haven't figured it out yet
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 10:08 AM
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Some fella down in PR was making 392rwhp on stock renny back in 05 not sure where he is @ now but here is the thread Click
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Derex'8
Some fella down in PR was making 392rwhp on stock renny back in 05 not sure where he is @ now but here is the thread Click
The blue car reached close to 500whp at a later date, it was being worked on by a different mechanic which the guy I am talking about. He reached the number I mentioned on another renesis/8.

Chris
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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god damn thats insane, that 8 has to be screaming!
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