Targatheory

Don't think I've seen this posted http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/4...a-RX-8-SP.html but I guess Mazdaspeed has turboed, or is sponsoring a turboed 09 8.

Question, if they're comfortable with this, why do you think Mazdaspeed USA hasn't made a legal and warranty safe kit?

Marklar

Those are just modifications for racing, not a production car. Mazdaspeed is Mazda's motorsports division, they are heavily involved in racing, producing accessories and custom Mazdas is just a sideline. There are lots of turbo 8s being raced out there.

tmak26b

no there isn't . turbos are banned in most racing classes and they are not reliable enough

Symbioticgenius

There are actually quite a few classes that allow engine modifications, even more people who don't race in classes, but just do "run what you brung" Track days.

And the correct term is, require more maintenance, not "not reliable enough".

tmak26b

Track days aren't racing, they are merely track days. Some of the classes allow turbos, but it doesn't mean they are competitive

Targatheory

I know what Mazdaspeed is but thanks. As I read that article, and saw the connection between Mazdaspeed and a turbo rx8, I was wondering why Mazdaspeed couldn't make their own turbo kit for either generation 8.

Doesn't TRD have a turbo kit for the Scion Tc? That is what I'm talkin about,...

ASH8

This is a Series I RX-8 made to look like an 09, 09 type front 04 rear lights, was done by Allan Horsley from Mazda Australia for the Targa Tasmania this year.

The Turbo was installed in Australia

04RX8man

I don't know how they can warranty the motor with a turbo kit even if it is a mazdaspeed kit(if they were to offer one) because if you get a shitty tune then your motor is done....so it wouldn't have a problem with the turbo it's the tune.....no maybe if it had to be done at a "mazdaspeed" shop or something where every 8 that get it installed and tuned there gets the same tune then maybe

Marklar

Don't get your panties in a wad, I don't know you or what you know and don't know. I wasn't trying to talk down to you on purpose.

tiltmode43

iTrader: (15)

I'm assuming you mean aftermarket turbo/not factory?

TRD does make a supercharger and for a while it seemed Honda didn't mind Comptech blowers on the s2k and would continue to warranty the cars. Some honda dealerships even sold the SC's...

I can't see any manufacturer selling an aftermarket turbo while continuing to hold the car under warranty. If this is what you meant, I agree lol

DarkLord7854

I got all excited thinking they now offered a turbo stock. Major thread disappointment.

Targatheory

Yeah, bad thread title, oh well.

And Marklar, tone can't really be understood over the internet. Why'd you think I was offended, maybe you thought I was being pompous, or was it my terse 'thanks'...Naw, that's just how I talk and what I had on my mind after reading your explanation and the following talk about track days. Lol, I know you weren't talkin down to me, I gave you a sincere thanks for trying dude.

I merely wanted to get the topic back to Mazdaspeed making their own FI for 8s.

But yeah, I guess the issue really is motor warranty. Mazda would have to offer a Turbo/Motor warranty package, most likely at too high a price, and would have no way to know if the car had pre-existing problems that could lead to failure.

Mazda probably also knows that if they got Mazdaspeed in the turbo 8 game, people would probably try to upgrade, then mess up, put up stock parts, try to get new motor etc...would be too much of a hassle for them.

I would bet the head guys are all aware of our community force feeding these cars and are fine leaving it up to us.

shazy

Damn... made me get excited for nothing

Targatheory

I tried changing the title! I thought I did...

CyberPitz

Am I the only one who knew they wouldn't release a turbo for the RX-8 out of the factory? I figured this thread would just be someone asking if they will ever make one/an article that confused him a bit.

Low hopes means you never get disappointed