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Old 06-05-2009, 10:17 AM
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Does an aftermarket supercharger that adds significant HP and torque to an RX8 actually exist?
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search and you shall find the answer..........
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no, unfortunately a supercharger will add too much torque and it will bend the pistons in a rotary engine.


http://www.pettit.com
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^^^ hahahah thats funny,
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He did say significant HP
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Originally Posted by Fluid Motorsports
He did say significant HP
He did say that. So,

Originally Posted by norms8
Does an aftermarket supercharger that adds significant HP and torque to an RX8 actually exist?
No.
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Old 06-05-2009, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by shakeyourbrakes
no, unfortunately a supercharger will add too much torque and it will bend the pistons in a rotary engine.


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Not likely, the pistons are drop forged for added strength...

You are more likely to get valve float from too much boost.
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The only significant Power I have seen is from Hymee's system....
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The only significant Power I have seen is from Hymee's system....

You've "seen" this? lol
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Maybe...

But No I haven't seen it yet.
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Originally Posted by Fluid Motorsports
But No I haven't seen it yet.
Then your previous statement is spurious, isn't it?

Personally, I think the MEGA-HYPER ELECTRO-TURBO SYSTEM® is the best supercharger I've ever "seen" for the RX-8.
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Depends. I have seen a supercharger that works quite well, it just depends what kind of gains you are looking for.
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