Wonder which model Eaton

M45,M60,M90 or maybe a M112

Each number represents Cubic inches of displacement that the blower has

My 2002 Lightning has the M112 and just put a lower 4# boost pulley on so I'm making 12# of boost over the factory 8#


And about Mazda saying you can't FI the RX8 thats only Turbo because of the already cooler exhaust not being able to convert to CO2 in the converter S/C is strickly motor driven not exhaust gas like turbos.:D

 

It's not that simple, you're looking at less engine life, lower gas mileage, several thousand invested, warranty issues, and after all that the gains may be minimal.

Ike

 

Help me to understand. I thought that superchargers, especially the smaller, lower powered ones were low to near no maintenance compared to their turbo counterparts, and if properly installed would increase efficiency and power with marginal, if any long-term internal structural integrity issues on an engine, rotary or otherwise. I'm open to any input or suggestions.

 

If Mazda is developing it. I doubt your reservations apply in this case.

-Mr. Wigggles

 

An aftermarket turbo install can last just as long as a Eaton supervharger but there is more to screw-up and since they are done usually on a one-by-one basis there will be some level of a learning curve for the shop performing the install. (i.e. I wouldn't want to be the first RX-8 turbo install that a tuner shop does.)

Many tuners who have been installing turbos for years have goten very good and very reliable.

BTW, the Eaton supercharger operated at moderate boost is spec'ed to last 100,000 before overhall.

-Mr. Wigggles

 

If Mazda develops it and you maintain your factory warranty then sure, go for it. But the chances of that happening are very slim.

Ike