362HP Turbo RX-8 at Australian International Auto Show
10-07-2004, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by shelleys_man_06
No. I'm insane. 380+ hp.
I wonder how much later the 35 would spin up.. Either way, this is really good news.. i must prepare my car for this mod, lol.. The flywheel, clutch and possibly the gearbox have to go.
10-08-2004, 12:20 AM
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I don't think there is much of a difference between the GT30R and GT35R, except the GT35R uses a different exhaust flange. 
I can't really say how much later it will take for the GT35R to spool; I need parameters like engine speed, flow rate, pressure, temperature, etc. All I can truly say is a GT35R is a big turbocharger. There are many ways to improve on spooling time, such as different materials for the impeller. I'm sure there are some things you can do to the engine to improve spool. My guess is to create a constant exhaust velocity. Correct sizing and shaping of the turbine header is also important. Too large a cross-sectional area leads to a slower velocity. The turbine needs velocity to create shaft energy.
I can't really say how much later it will take for the GT35R to spool; I need parameters like engine speed, flow rate, pressure, temperature, etc. All I can truly say is a GT35R is a big turbocharger. There are many ways to improve on spooling time, such as different materials for the impeller. I'm sure there are some things you can do to the engine to improve spool. My guess is to create a constant exhaust velocity. Correct sizing and shaping of the turbine header is also important. Too large a cross-sectional area leads to a slower velocity. The turbine needs velocity to create shaft energy.
10-08-2004, 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by shelleys_man_06
All I can truly say is a GT35R is a big turbocharger.
A HKS T51R SPL is a BIG turbo charger.
Why stop at a GT35R if 380hp is not enough for you?
10-08-2004, 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Autoweb
Riding on striking white-painted, 19x8-inch alloy wheels, the concept features different tyre sizes front and rear. 235/35 tyres are used on the front wheels and larger 255/35 tyres on the rear, helping deliver the concept’s prodigious power and torque to the road. The production RX-8 boasts 18x8 alloy wheels and 225/45 tyres.
I think Mazda will bring the car to RX-8 drive day... that was the hint for the next drive day.
10-08-2004, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by nojooc
Bigger turbocharger, not BIG.
A HKS T51R SPL is a BIG turbo charger.
Why stop at a GT35R if 380hp is not enough for you?
A HKS T51R SPL is a BIG turbo charger.
Why stop at a GT35R if 380hp is not enough for you?
10-08-2004, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by mdaj
The exhaust tips have an angled or slanted cut. Due to the cut of the tips they look as if they are pointing down.
10-08-2004, 07:42 AM
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Looks like the RE Amemiya Dolphin Exhaust. http://www.re-amemiya.co.jp/new_part...rx_8_muff.html
I don't think so :D
I don't think so :D
10-08-2004, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by RedRenisis
I want that hood, anyone know where to find it?
-Boxcar
10-08-2004, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
If I remember correctly turbo cars generally have higher exhaust temps than their non-turbo counterparts. The higher exhaust temps might have been messing up the MS rear bumper.
The turbo is a very good heatsink. It absorbs alot of heat. Under normal driving conditions the exhaust is cooler. This is why some manufacturers such as Subaru install a cat before the turbo. It takes too long to heat up after it.
10-08-2004, 12:16 PM
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i have the same tire set-up on my car as they do on this 8 and for grip.....its the ****. for drift.... its not great.
just wondering.....why do yall care if it takes .5 or 1 sec more to spool up? we get to sit in each gear longer than most other cars anyway. someone needs to just quit playing and put a frankenstine on an 8 so we can all see what 30psi will do:D
i had plenty of lag in bothe my talon and stelth but at full boost you forget all about it. and when your racing someone ......they think they have you off the line....he he he say hello to my little friend 2nd gear:D
just wondering.....why do yall care if it takes .5 or 1 sec more to spool up? we get to sit in each gear longer than most other cars anyway. someone needs to just quit playing and put a frankenstine on an 8 so we can all see what 30psi will do:D
i had plenty of lag in bothe my talon and stelth but at full boost you forget all about it. and when your racing someone ......they think they have you off the line....he he he say hello to my little friend 2nd gear:D
10-08-2004, 12:17 PM
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It's a one-off deal but minus the turbo stuff it seems to be a stock Renesis with only a different exhaust and reprogrammed box (??!!). 362HP? In a 2000 lb car? That would be some devistating acceleration. Bring it!
10-09-2004, 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by JeRKy 8 Owner
If thereisnt a SINGLE turbo kitavailable from anyone by March 2005 then Imgiving up on this ****. Im tired of waiting
I'd personally build my own regardless of how many are on the market. It's cheaper that way. I've done it before.
10-09-2004, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by rotarygod
Then what? Are you going to build your own? Are you going to sell the car?
I'd personally build my own regardless of how many are on the market. It's cheaper that way. I've done it before.
I'd personally build my own regardless of how many are on the market. It's cheaper that way. I've done it before.
by the way. rotarygod. wat kinda build u did. and wat is cheaper that way u were talking about?!
D:D