Turbo RX8 Sydney - MAZFIX Brisbane
Thread Starter
bezoomy
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
From: Sydney
Andrew its probably better to speak to Mazfix as I am only Parrotting half the stuff I'm excitedly writing about...
larger injectors are part of the stage one turbo cost.
The 3rd injector is to pump more fuel into the car.. It is a stage 2 "new territory-add on" which is getting done.
The 3rd injector has not been done before! If Archie cannot get it to perform as he expects it to ,..he will not be charging....
Hopefully he will get it to perform as he expects and give birth to many more horses ...........
By God I'm excited!!!!!!!
2 more sleeps!!!!
larger injectors are part of the stage one turbo cost.
The 3rd injector is to pump more fuel into the car.. It is a stage 2 "new territory-add on" which is getting done.
The 3rd injector has not been done before! If Archie cannot get it to perform as he expects it to ,..he will not be charging....
Hopefully he will get it to perform as he expects and give birth to many more horses ...........
By God I'm excited!!!!!!!
2 more sleeps!!!!
Last edited by dbrx8; Aug 23, 2006 at 07:19 AM.
Hmmmmmm.........
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,564
Likes: 6
From: Melbourne, Australia
Just thought of something else too.
Mazfix have a dyno graph of HP and Torque right? The torque I am guessing is in lb-in else its lb-ft and they have found massive torque gains at the wheel. According to that graph the stock RX-8 had ~72Nm of torque at the wheels (~640 lb-in = 640/12*1.3558 = 72.31). To me that equates to a ~2/3's loss of torque from the mazda specified 211Nm at the engine.
I really dont want this to sound like a slagging session, its not my intention. I just want to understand all the info.
Andrew
Mazfix have a dyno graph of HP and Torque right? The torque I am guessing is in lb-in else its lb-ft and they have found massive torque gains at the wheel. According to that graph the stock RX-8 had ~72Nm of torque at the wheels (~640 lb-in = 640/12*1.3558 = 72.31). To me that equates to a ~2/3's loss of torque from the mazda specified 211Nm at the engine.
I really dont want this to sound like a slagging session, its not my intention. I just want to understand all the info.
Andrew
Shootin' from the hip
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 7,584
Likes: 0
From: Sydney, Australia
Originally Posted by dbrx8
I think I am the 5th.
Speaking with Archie today...who stated he is breaking new ground with my car. As he is adding the 3rd injector today......He has put in a huge intercooler, basically every option he's offering I've taken ...and more...
My car has been at Mazfix for near 1 month.
Cost.....well my wife isn't going to be too pleased.... I had enough waiting and searching enough talking about the right FI I just had to do it....
I had a drive in the Mazfix Rx8, met Archie and the lads.. and that was it...
The turbo is $10k then add $heavy duty clutch, $radiator $bigger intercooler, $bigger oil coolers, $flywheel and counterweight, $revi airbox, $boost switch, $turbo timer, $custom front and rear exhaust, $blow off valve /plumbed back into itself, $Gauges x 3, $The extra dyno time for the tuning of the 3rd injector plus all the $labour to fit all the above....
Wait there's more !!!
$They are servicing the car, also $taking it to mazda in Ipswich for some starter motor recall thing, and getting the latest flash for the computer before $final dyno tuning
Think about it....
I am paying for what I'm getting... And I love my car ....!!!
P.S. I also want the best for my children as well..
Speaking with Archie today...who stated he is breaking new ground with my car. As he is adding the 3rd injector today......He has put in a huge intercooler, basically every option he's offering I've taken ...and more...
My car has been at Mazfix for near 1 month.
Cost.....well my wife isn't going to be too pleased.... I had enough waiting and searching enough talking about the right FI I just had to do it....
I had a drive in the Mazfix Rx8, met Archie and the lads.. and that was it...
The turbo is $10k then add $heavy duty clutch, $radiator $bigger intercooler, $bigger oil coolers, $flywheel and counterweight, $revi airbox, $boost switch, $turbo timer, $custom front and rear exhaust, $blow off valve /plumbed back into itself, $Gauges x 3, $The extra dyno time for the tuning of the 3rd injector plus all the $labour to fit all the above....
Wait there's more !!!
$They are servicing the car, also $taking it to mazda in Ipswich for some starter motor recall thing, and getting the latest flash for the computer before $final dyno tuning
Think about it....
I am paying for what I'm getting... And I love my car ....!!!
P.S. I also want the best for my children as well..
I agree with Kall - the basic price sounds about right. You haven't costed out the other things but I get the general idea. I'd be grateful for a PM with the total cost but that's a matter for you.
Still, would be nice if MazFix would cost the things on their site so we can all figure it out for ourselves without having to guess at things or ask others to tell us what they're spending. I'm conscious that can be a touchy subject.
Thread Starter
bezoomy
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
From: Sydney
219.8kw at the wheels so far
1 more sleep
db
Now we need a better fuel pump to keep going..
This may just be a vist and a test drive....
As there is more to do !!!!!!!!!
db
Now we need a better fuel pump to keep going..
This may just be a vist and a test drive....
As there is more to do !!!!!!!!!
Last edited by dbrx8; Aug 24, 2006 at 03:58 AM.
Thread Starter
bezoomy
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
From: Sydney
Oh My GoD!!!! Violently Quick !!!!!!
Firstly, thank you to xxup for the P/UP and driving yesterday. Much Appreciated Mate !!!
I will be leaving my 8 at Mazfix for a few more weeks yet as there is more to do...
All I can say is WOW!!!! 5pounds boost is great - impressive....!!! 10 pounds is Violent!!! with a capital V.
We had 4 men in my car when I test drove the work in progress and it wanted to go sideways on takeoff (10pounds). I was n't really flooring it either... It was a feel the boost/turbo kick in drive... if you know what I mean.... My Father alone weighs 93 or so kgs he was in the back seat for balist...... along with Archie (Mazfix Guru) I was screaming with excitement, xxup was in the front seat with me....... It was a special moment indeed.....
As I mentioned in an earlier email we now need more fuel in the thing to take it one step beyond the Violence!!!.... This is like a drug......
By the way,..... There is no Lag!!!!!........ It just keeps pinning you to your head rest...... Gear change is smooth......
When we first got to Mazfix..Archie showed us his handy work.. The engine bay and underneath the car... the Exhaust was a masterpiece, heat sheilding and other finishings under the car were A1. My 5pound 10pound boost switch is cool !!!and is mounted in the coin tray to the right of the steering wheel.... Orange light on for 10 pounds..no light for 5
oops the wife is home
Thats all for now......
I will be leaving my 8 at Mazfix for a few more weeks yet as there is more to do...
All I can say is WOW!!!! 5pounds boost is great - impressive....!!! 10 pounds is Violent!!! with a capital V.
We had 4 men in my car when I test drove the work in progress and it wanted to go sideways on takeoff (10pounds). I was n't really flooring it either... It was a feel the boost/turbo kick in drive... if you know what I mean.... My Father alone weighs 93 or so kgs he was in the back seat for balist...... along with Archie (Mazfix Guru) I was screaming with excitement, xxup was in the front seat with me....... It was a special moment indeed.....
As I mentioned in an earlier email we now need more fuel in the thing to take it one step beyond the Violence!!!.... This is like a drug......
By the way,..... There is no Lag!!!!!........ It just keeps pinning you to your head rest...... Gear change is smooth......
When we first got to Mazfix..Archie showed us his handy work.. The engine bay and underneath the car... the Exhaust was a masterpiece, heat sheilding and other finishings under the car were A1. My 5pound 10pound boost switch is cool !!!and is mounted in the coin tray to the right of the steering wheel.... Orange light on for 10 pounds..no light for 5
oops the wife is home
Thats all for now......
Last edited by dbrx8; Aug 25, 2006 at 08:48 PM.
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,028
Likes: 1
From: Brisbane, Australia
Originally Posted by dbrx8
Firstly, thank you to xxup for the P/UP and driving yesterday. Much Appreciated Mate !!!
Originally Posted by dbrx8
I will be leaving my 8 at Mazfix for a few more weeks yet as there is more to do...
Originally Posted by dbrx8
All I can say is WOW!!!! 5pounds boost is great - impressive....!!! 10 pounds is Violent!!! with a capital V.
We had 4 men in my car when I test drove the work in progress and it wanted to go sideways on takeoff (10pounds). I was n't really flooring it either... It was a feel the boost/turbo kick in drive... if you know what I mean.... My Father alone weighs 93 or so kgs he was in the back seat for balist...... along with Archie (Mazfix Guru) I was screaming with excitement, xxup was in the front seat with me....... It was a special moment indeed.....
We had 4 men in my car when I test drove the work in progress and it wanted to go sideways on takeoff (10pounds). I was n't really flooring it either... It was a feel the boost/turbo kick in drive... if you know what I mean.... My Father alone weighs 93 or so kgs he was in the back seat for balist...... along with Archie (Mazfix Guru) I was screaming with excitement, xxup was in the front seat with me....... It was a special moment indeed.....
Originally Posted by dbrx8
As I mentioned in an earlier email we now need more fuel in the thing to take it one step beyond the Violence!!!.... This is like a drug......
Originally Posted by dbrx8
By the way,..... There is no Lag!!!!!........ It just keeps pinning you to your head rest...... Gear change is smooth......
Originally Posted by dbrx8
When we first got to Mazfix..Archie showed us his handy work.. The engine bay and underneath the car... the Exhaust was a masterpiece, heat sheilding and other finishings under the car were A1.
Originally Posted by dbrx8
My 5pound 10pound boost switch is cool !!!and is mounted in the coin tray to the right of the steering wheel.... Orange light on for 10 pounds..no light for 5
Originally Posted by dbrx8
oops the wife is home
Thats all for now......
Thats all for now......
Banned
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 371
Likes: 0
Before i contemplate any form of FI by anyone company i will sit by the side lines as FI will only compound this problem for the cars that are affected by this .
Note i am aware that some members here in Australia seem to think this wont effect OZ cars but i think it will
Recall has been confirmed in USA .
Hope Mazda Australia does the right thing by us and also instigates one .
http://rotarynews.com/?q=node/view/826
Michael
Note i am aware that some members here in Australia seem to think this wont effect OZ cars but i think it will
Recall has been confirmed in USA .
Hope Mazda Australia does the right thing by us and also instigates one .
http://rotarynews.com/?q=node/view/826
Michael
Registered
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,802
Likes: 10
From: QLD .au
stuff the recall. I doubt my car has low compression (so it wouldn't be replaced) and has run flawlessly from day one.
if you play with turbos you should be willing to rebuild the motor anyway.
this looks like a cool kit and I'm keen to see more. 200rwkW would be more than enought for me. the power levels this kit will make is insane
if you play with turbos you should be willing to rebuild the motor anyway.
this looks like a cool kit and I'm keen to see more. 200rwkW would be more than enought for me. the power levels this kit will make is insane
Banned
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 371
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by rotarenvy
stuff the recall. I doubt my car has low compression (so it wouldn't be replaced) and has run flawlessly from day one.
if you play with turbos you should be willing to rebuild the motor anyway.
this looks like a cool kit and I'm keen to see more. 200rwkW would be more than enought for me. the power levels this kit will make is insane
if you play with turbos you should be willing to rebuild the motor anyway.
this looks like a cool kit and I'm keen to see more. 200rwkW would be more than enought for me. the power levels this kit will make is insane
Reinforcing your stock engine getting a compression test FIRST instead of doubting
is a lot safer cheaper in the long run , than strapping on a FI UNIT AND HOPING FOR THE BEST Michael
rock-->o<--hard place
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,242
Likes: 0
From: Canberra, AUSTRALIA
Michael, 
keep your moans, groans and gripes to the engine recall thread 
. This one is about dbrx8's fun machine!
Sounds like a rocket, Dave....and I can't stand suspense, so c'mon....spill on the "other work"
keep your moans, groans and gripes to the engine recall thread . This one is about dbrx8's fun machine! Sounds like a rocket, Dave....and I can't stand suspense, so c'mon....spill on the "other work"
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 162
Likes: 0
From: Mackay, QLD. Australia
Originally Posted by skc
well done dbrx8. I wish I was there on Friday however, the house reno is taking a lot of my spare time.
I hope to see your car when you are here again for the finished product.
skc
I hope to see your car when you are here again for the finished product.
skc
I think a lot of people are watching this thread - I am seriously interested in getting it done.
I'd need 240+ kw at the wheels to consder it, 250-260 would be unreal.
deano
Guest
Posts: n/a
Hi dont want to be a poo bum negative person here, but has any1 considered the effects of turbo or supercharger would have on the legalities??????????????? Such as if you get pulled over and EPA check required and it doesnt pass (Not sure if the manufacturers have made a kit that passes EPA...) then u go get an engineers certificate and doesnt pass that either?? then you are stuck with having spent about 10-15grand on a turbo or s/c that u need to then modify and lose stacks of power in order to pass engineers ???
hmmmmm ??
hmmmmm ??
Shootin' from the hip
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 7,584
Likes: 0
From: Sydney, Australia
Originally Posted by MissyK
Hi dont want to be a poo bum negative person here, but has any1 considered the effects of turbo or supercharger would have on the legalities??????????????? Such as if you get pulled over and EPA check required and it doesnt pass (Not sure if the manufacturers have made a kit that passes EPA...) then u go get an engineers certificate and doesnt pass that either?? then you are stuck with having spent about 10-15grand on a turbo or s/c that u need to then modify and lose stacks of power in order to pass engineers ???
hmmmmm ??
hmmmmm ??
Not sure about the Mazfix turbo kit (in it's various stages) but so far as I'm aware the S/C kit sold by RotorMaster/DNA Motorsport is completely street legal in NSW.
BTW, how dumb is it that the states can't get it together to introduce uniform regs on this kinda thing?