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Old 01-09-2013, 02:30 AM
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Depending on what you do for the ecu, keeping the stock FD front cover and just making an adapter for the ca sensor might be easier than machining the 8's. Also I don't like the placement of the 8's thermostat housing-again depending on where you mount your turbo.
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I was kind of hoping that you would get involved and maybe answer some of the questions as they were mainly directed at you. All the information will then help fellow owners with similar conversions. But as you wish, thanks dznutzuk
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Any updates?

Getting close to the 365 day deadline.
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good to finally see some progress
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I wish I had a garage to work in. But I am glad it doesnt get that cold here!
GLWB dude.
Old 02-18-2013, 08:59 AM
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Nice build!

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Old 02-20-2013, 07:48 AM
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Got my wheels

Nice rims, I really like them....
I was looking at those to but then I got a good deal on my forgestar F-14s.

Build is looking good!
Old 02-22-2013, 01:34 AM
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Thanks man! Yeah always had a things for these wheels. So I figured I'd give them a shot. They should look seet on my t.i. gray. I'm sure I'll miss my rpf1's too. Lol I'm going to try and get out in the garage on Sunday. It's suppose to be a little warmer out.
^Same here, my friend runs them on his FD that he tracks at Daytona.
They are priced right, light and strong rims. I've always had a sweet spot for them.

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Sorry back on topic, good job on your build its coming along nicely!
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Few questions out of curiosity, Do you plan on using the RX8 driveshaft/differential with your setup?
Are you going to keep the OEM steering rack or are you converting to the FD PS rack?
Have you decided on what oil youre going to run in the motor? Also, are you using the 2 OEM oil coolers or converting to aftermarket/custom cooler(s)?
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What is the purpose of the crossover in the exhaust manifold ?
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wastegate is my guess
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Loving this!
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Looking good!

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You should have made two wastegate runners going to the single flange. Also in kind of ruins the divided manifold concept.

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Like this, off my buddies T2.


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Originally Posted by dznutzuk
You should have made two wastegate runners going to the single flange.
yes, right off the first two bends coming out of the manifold flange

kind of hate to see the downpipe taper into an OE cat flange too
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Originally Posted by Schartz
Well I would like to see your buddy fit that motor in a RX8 because thats what my motor is going in. If he has that much room make sure you post me some pics when he's done...... as for the down size of my downpipe its not into a oem cat. that flange is bored out to straight 3" exhaust all the way out the back. maybe later on ill switch to all 4" or maybe I will just leave it. We will see, now its crunch time! I'm getting rotary fever and I would like to drive my car at some point. Please email me with suggestion don't cludder a good build or you won't see the burnout vids
LOL no that setup will not fit in an 8... I was kind of trying to prove that point.
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Here's a picture of Chris' with his 2inch runners and using a better twin wastegate setup, and mine using a 60mm but with 44mm runners(unfortunately I have no pictures of mine outside the car because of hd formatting). There's no need btw to use 2in, unless you're going to be using a much much bigger turbo. I'll stop crapping in your thread now...
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It will work and is large enough to function as needed. As long as you have it mounted prior to the turbo which he does, he shouldn't see any issues.


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