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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 10:48 PM
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Because i havent had any problems with it so far. Why change whats working?
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ScallopedRotors
Why are you running a CAS?
Wots CAS?
Crank angle sensor?

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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by angeljoelv
Originally i had a cat back system and we just made the down pipe so that it conected to that. Thats the same with any cat back u can get. Eventually i redid the whole piping and just reused the mufflers themselves
So ur still using aftermarket rx8 rear mufflers as in 13b ones but with all new piping, 4"?

Are u using rx8 front cover modified to fit 20b?

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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by SiNfidelity
Wots CAS?
Crank angle sensor?
A piece that likes to wobble and give you timing variances by up to 4 degrees.

However if you're making 800+rwhp who cares about a few ponies I guess...
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 10:09 AM
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It is funny that u mentioned it though. I had just spoken to Chris Ludwig at Ludwig motorsports about ordering a hall sensor kit, but aparently Haltech does not support it for a 3 rotor.

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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 04:32 PM
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Looks great! I need one
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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Quick question angel,
What limited you from mounting the engine behind the steering rack? Do you currently suffer from bumpsteer?
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 10:49 AM
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The motor is as tight to the firewall as it can possibly be. I did not want to modify the firewall in any way, so thats why. In the begining i did have some bumpsteer but at some point i took the crossmember out and redid everything over and since it rides like a charm. No issues at all. Its all about R&D
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 12:23 PM
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Thanks for your response angel, love your car by the way. Are there any draw backs to cutting the firewall besides more welding haha? Any important components behindnthe firewall I should take into consideration? Thanks
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by RedDream
Thanks for your response angel, love your car by the way. Are there any draw backs to cutting the firewall besides more welding haha? Any important components behindnthe firewall I should take into consideration? Thanks
Its a good 5-6" that u need to cut into the car to clear the steering rack. So id say theres plenty of stuff to consider. I wouldnt know exactly because that was never my intenrion so I didnt even looked into it.
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 10:13 AM
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Awesome joel, keep up the good work on your projects!
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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 02:49 PM
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Awesome job...love your rx8..my plan is a 20b in the future for my rx8...but instead of turbo..just n.a....keep up the good work
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 03:51 PM
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Very impressive!
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Old Aug 6, 2014 | 08:56 AM
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Cas

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I was bored today, so worked on the a/c. Compressor is in place so now it will be cleaned, the bracket will be powder coated and ready to work on the lines.
Where did u mount ur CAS.?
Any pics of how u did it?
I'm just toying with a few ideas for mine now..

Thanks..
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Old Aug 24, 2014 | 11:55 AM
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What type of fuel pump setup are you running? Sump with inline and using the factory rx8 pump assembly module for fuel level?
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 10:55 PM
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Sorry guys, i havent been here for a while.we have been busy with the 2JZ RX8 and the cobra projects. Heres a pic of one so u can see what we doing. Its not an RX but...
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SiNfidelity
Where did u mount ur CAS.?
Any pics of how u did it?
I'm just toying with a few ideas for mine now..

Thanks..
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JDriftM
What type of fuel pump setup are you running? Sump with inline and using the factory rx8 pump assembly module for fuel level?
I started with 2 inline 044's but have a totally new setup for the last 3-4 years. Surge tank with an A1000 anda Eliminator pump.
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 08:00 PM
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Did you tap the bottom of the tank for a sump for the 044's, create a sending unit piece, or something that would still utilize the factory straw on the OE pump assembly?
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 01:15 AM
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damn dude, that cobra engine looks sick! Im still stuck in iowa, but as soon as I'm down there i want to come visit
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 07:57 AM
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damn dude, that cobra engine looks sick! Im still stuck in iowa, but as soon as I'm down there i want to come visit
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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by angeljoelv
angel! fabricaste la base del compresor de aire/.? eso me falta! y tendria q sacar el motor para hacerla! como la fabricaste?
saludos!
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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 05:27 PM
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Hicimos una base cuando el motor estaba afuera.
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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by angeljoelv
Hicimos una base cuando el motor estaba afuera.
me !jodi! tendre q sacar el motor! grrr!
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Old Sep 18, 2014 | 11:04 AM
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