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Not happy with tuning options in Houston
Do NOT even waste your time with these shops. I wanted to get my Mazsport Type I kit installed at JTran because I heard they were good. Scott from Mazsport asked me to have them call him so he could get a feel for whether or not they knew what they were doing and to go over a few particulars about the kit.
Well, JTran refused to call him even though they told me to my face they would and took his number down. Johnny Tran himself told me he could install the kit in 8 hours. So they quoted me for 10! They also told me they could tune my car with my Cobb and come to find out, they don't even have the software to do it! Waste of my time and a trip! They also quoted me an hour ($90) just to install the A-pillar gauge pod w/o gauges! This place is NUTS. Johnny needs better management if he's as good as I hear he is. I e-mailed Mike from Maz-max and he said all turbo kits blow up RX-8s. I told him that's because he doesn't know how to tune... Looks like I'll be driving to Tampa to see Scott unless ASAA can impress me somehow. I'll check them out tomorrow. Anybody else have any opinions on this? |
i could have told you that JTRAN sucks...lot of the mazda guys on Project M always have problems with JTran. get on mazdas247.com and ask some of the other guys, I'm sure they know a good place around here in houston
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Are you really talking to Scott from Mazsport??? might want to search him on this forum. He scammed lots of people out of lots of $$$ I personally would not want to be assoiciated with a known theif....:confused:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...Scott+Mazsport |
Originally Posted by unknown__Disciple
(Post 3790554)
i could have told you that JTRAN sucks...lot of the mazda guys on Project M always have problems with JTran. get on mazdas247.com and ask some of the other guys, I'm sure they know a good place around here in houston
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Originally Posted by cornholio135
(Post 3790564)
Are you really talking to Scott from Mazsport??? might want to search him on this forum. He scammed lots of people out of lots of $$$ I personally would not want to be assoiciated with a known theif....:confused:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...Scott+Mazsport |
ugh.... again....
wait for it... team will be here any second now to defend mazsport |
Maybe I have good luck with Jtran since my friend knows him. Sucks to hear that and yes Mazmax won't be touching my car unless its some OEM parts replacement.
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Jtran can tune the RX8 on the COBB. You just have to download the ATR software and let him take a look at it.
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I think we got your point...no need to bump older threads. Your thread is already enough.
Plus like any shop...some would work in your favor and some won't. Find another one or make a trip to one. |
Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
(Post 3790607)
Yeah I am sure you will be the exception :lol: If you want to give your money to a known thief that ripped off and stole from fellow 8 owners then I guess that speaks for your personal ethics.
You know what assh*le? Why don't you tell me to my face about my personal ethics? You don't know anything about me. All you know is one side of ONE story, and you just know everything, don't you? Big mouth behind your computer screen there. I'll see you at the next local RX8 meet and you can remind me about my ethics then... |
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
(Post 3792522)
:lol: Calm down buddy :lol:
Your right, I don't know you. But if you help support a guy that stole from others then what does that mean? I know more about the story than you think. The nice guy you are dealing with straight up stole from other members here. There is no side to his story, that is why he is no longer here (probably is actually) and that is why he was sued, went out of business, etc. We (I) are trying to help you out man, I'd hate to see you get ripped off from someone who took advantage of many good people on this forum. But if you want, you can come up to SA and we can install your turbo kit, talk about my big mouth, throw down, whatever ;) us Texas boys are always able to work shit out one way or another :) |
I have the Mazsport Type I kit. It has a Precision Turbo T67, huge intercooler, Greddy Type R BOV, Tial 44mm external waste gate, all stainless steel tubing, motor mounts, battery relocation tray, fuel injectors, Greddy Profec B Boost controller, this canister trio thing (air separator, oil catch can, and I think windshield washer reservoir), and I think that's about it. All couplings and hoses are there. All hardware too. I just don't think I'm brave enough to tackle it myself. I would love to have help doing it so I can learn something.
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
(Post 3793967)
If I remember the Type I is the manifold mounted kit right? Not the top mount?
What are you doing about tapping the oil pan? Are you going to premix or run the SOHN or both? Have you thought about any of the Mazmart cooling pieces and the BHR ignition kit? Personally I would address all of the reliability mods first before installing the kit. |
Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
(Post 3794085)
Okay, first off don't ever listen to whoever told you running 20W50 will make your engine run cooler, ever again. I think you may be getting in over your head bro, you have a lot of reading to do. Have you had your engine compression tested?
Read SOHN: http://www.rotaryinsider.com/diy-tac...pter-gap28.htm https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...highlight=sohn The oil pan needs to be tapped for the oil line to the turbo (turbo is cooled by oil). Running a turbo kit will cause you to run hotter when pushed hard so a secondary or upgraded radiator is recommended. Mazmart also makes a upgraded water pump and thermostat as well. The BHR kit is a must for any FI application, IMO. I have turbo ed a couple of previous cars and trust me when I say, proper prior planning. Spending a little now will save you a lot later. Get your car right 100% in preparation for the turbo. Cooling, ignition, exhaust, SOHN, verify compression, get organized in terms of installation, and setup tuning arrangements with MM. |
I see no reason to take the car all the way to Florida when Rotary Performance in Dallas is much closer and more than capable.
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Originally Posted by rotarygod
(Post 3794179)
I see no reason to take the car all the way to Florida when Rotary Performance in Dallas is much closer and more than capable.
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
(Post 3794880)
^ True. You could call for a quote. RG, can they tune a Cobb? Can Cobb in Austin tune a Cobb? :lol:
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Originally Posted by rotarygod
(Post 3799339)
Trey Cobb is (was) a rotary guy who left Rotary Performance to go start Cobb Tuning so go ask them!
Oh really...........Good to know. |
keep us updated.. i'm interested in seeing how this turns out
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subscribed for the Austin and umm, Tampa... interest.
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Got into a small fender bender so the install will have to wait. The good: I'm getting a Mazdaspeed replica bumper put on :)
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Originally Posted by Stroudism
(Post 3790542)
Do NOT even waste your time with these shops. I wanted to get my Mazsport Type I kit installed at JTran because I heard they were good. Scott from Mazsport asked me to have them call him so he could get a feel for whether or not they knew what they were doing and to go over a few particulars about the kit.
Well, JTran refused to call him even though they told me to my face they would and took his number down. Johnny Tran himself told me he could install the kit in 8 hours. So they quoted me for 10! They also told me they could tune my car with my Cobb and come to find out, they don't even have the software to do it! Waste of my time and a trip! They also quoted me an hour ($90) just to install the A-pillar gauge pod w/o gauges! This place is NUTS. Johnny needs better management if he's as good as I hear he is. I e-mailed Mike from Maz-max and he said all turbo kits blow up RX-8s. I told him that's because he doesn't know how to tune... Looks like I'll be driving to Tampa to see Scott unless ASAA can impress me somehow. I'll check them out tomorrow. Anybody else have any opinions on this? Thank you Owner-Amber Logston |
^^ You didn't want his business?
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