Notices
RX-8 Discussion General discussion about the RX-8 that doesn't fit in one of the specialty forums.

got my car back finally (turbo'd)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 09-05-2006, 09:52 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Acclaim99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 329
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
got my car back finally (turbo'd)

it's not totally done as the BOV is getting put on next week, and the E01 isnt set right yet...

But so far it's been pretty fun to drive, despite having to test it in the rain (first turn i took with it, almost went sideways)...

if it clears up tomorrow, ill try to get some pictures up.

:-D
Old 09-05-2006, 09:58 PM
  #2  
Registered
 
RotaryRider36's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Union, NJ
Posts: 476
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
congrats dude, best of luck! Who did the install for you?
Old 09-05-2006, 09:58 PM
  #3  
⎝⏠⏝⏠⎠
 
mysql101's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: USA
Posts: 8,625
Received 5 Likes on 4 Posts
emanage blue?
Old 09-05-2006, 10:07 PM
  #4  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Acclaim99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 329
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
JPR Imports in Blackwood NJ
No, running Interceptor
Old 09-05-2006, 11:47 PM
  #5  
Registered
iTrader: (5)
 
c41250n's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Daly City Ca.
Posts: 1,257
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
how much did everything cost you?
Old 09-06-2006, 09:59 AM
  #6  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Acclaim99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 329
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
a lot.

Old 09-06-2006, 10:02 AM
  #7  
⎝⏠⏝⏠⎠
 
mysql101's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: USA
Posts: 8,625
Received 5 Likes on 4 Posts
try this for a guestimate:

http://tyrannical.org/page-16
Old 09-06-2006, 02:48 PM
  #8  
1935 lbs. FTW!
 
CosmosMpower's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 1,134
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by mysql101
try this for a guestimate:

http://tyrannical.org/page-16
Pretty much on the money except for gauges...way off.

Typical air/fuel gauges are typically not that accurate at all unless you have some kind of wideband setup on the car which it doesn't sound like was described in the kit. You'll most likely want an EGT gauge instead along with oil temp/pressure instead.
Old 09-06-2006, 02:55 PM
  #9  
⎝⏠⏝⏠⎠
 
mysql101's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: USA
Posts: 8,625
Received 5 Likes on 4 Posts
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
Pretty much on the money except for gauges...way off.

Typical air/fuel gauges are typically not that accurate at all unless you have some kind of wideband setup on the car which it doesn't sound like was described in the kit. You'll most likely want an EGT gauge instead along with oil temp/pressure instead.
No, what I described was fine. The AEM UGO is a gauge and controller in one, and it comes with a bosch wideband sensor.

EGT can tell you that something is wrong, but if it's serious, you might be finding out too late. Which is why I like AFR over EGT when you're shooting for the bare minimum. Plus you can use AFR to tune. EGT isn't going to help and will cost almost the same.
Old 09-06-2006, 04:16 PM
  #10  
Its all about Style...
 
Clavius's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: South of Boston, MA
Posts: 3,337
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Acclaim99
it's not totally done as the BOV is getting put on next week, and the E01 isnt set right yet...

But so far it's been pretty fun to drive, despite having to test it in the rain (first turn i took with it, almost went sideways)...

if it clears up tomorrow, ill try to get some pictures up.

:-D
I thought awhile back you where gonna sell your 8? Or am I thinking about someone else?

Well either way congrats on the turbo!! Pictures?!?!?!?!
Old 09-06-2006, 06:27 PM
  #11  
Stuck in a love triangle
 
JeRKy 8 Owner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 2,201
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Well you've got ***** man. I couldn't think of a worse time to put F/I on this car other than right now with the recall and what not. I hope you got your engine checked before you got everything installed.
Old 09-06-2006, 06:35 PM
  #12  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Acclaim99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 329
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I was thinking about selling it and going with something cheaper, but decided just to go with it.

We played around with the profec today, got it HOLDING steady at 7 psi, quick as hell... in a small I'd say barely 1/4 road, I can easily get it to 105 before letting off.


only picture i have right now, the bov goes on next week
Old 09-12-2006, 09:34 PM
  #13  
Miss my 8
 
jahman11's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Maryland
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Congrats man I am awaiting my turbo kit to be installed dropped off the car today
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rotorocks
Series I Tech Garage
47
05-11-2016 03:23 PM
mr. GrandGame
New Member Forum
5
03-23-2016 10:16 AM
Junirol
RX-8 Parts For Sale/Wanted
43
09-22-2015 06:02 AM
digitalmonkey79
New Member Forum
5
07-29-2015 12:09 AM
Bamaham
New Member Forum
2
07-23-2015 08:08 AM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: got my car back finally (turbo'd)



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:00 AM.