Not happy with tuning options in Houston
11-19-2010, 02:21 PM
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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?
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?
11-19-2010, 02:35 PM
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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 $$$ I personally would not want to be assoiciated with a known theif....
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...Scott+Mazsport
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...Scott+Mazsport
11-19-2010, 02:51 PM
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Are you really talking to Scott from Mazsport??? might want to search him on this forum. He scammed lots of people out of lots of $$$ I personally would not want to be assoiciated with a known theif....
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...Scott+Mazsport
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...Scott+Mazsport
11-19-2010, 05:20 PM
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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.
Plus like any shop...some would work in your favor and some won't. Find another one or make a trip to one.
11-22-2010, 09:28 AM
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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...
11-23-2010, 09:44 AM
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Calm down buddy 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 **** out one way or another 
11-23-2010, 10:10 AM
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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.
11-23-2010, 10:32 AM
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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?
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?
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