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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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Turbo kit installed on my kitchen floor. *pics*

This was fun to assemble. It looks way better than just a pile of tubes.







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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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cool pics

so how does a stock rx8 feel after driving a turbo 8?
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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Nice!
Were you bored or just verifying all the pieces were there?
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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cool pic,

I want a turbo badd!!!!
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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I still find it hard to believe that you took it off to sell after getting that crack in the manifold .
There is a thing call persistance ........
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 05rex8
cool pics

so how does a stock rx8 feel after driving a turbo 8?
Terrible. I am currently shopping for a new car.

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Nice!
Were you bored or just verifying all the pieces were there?
I took pictures because the kit is currently for sale.

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/fs-greddy-bnr-turbo-kit-greddy-type-rs-40mm-bov-%2Apics%2A-182619/

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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by imput1234
cool pic,

I want a turbo badd!!!!
Buy his kit, it's badass!

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Terrible. I am currently shopping for a new car.
Lol, I know the feeling. I went back to stock to try to sell my kit earlier this year. That didn't happen so I reinstalled it.

What cars are you looking into getting?
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 05rex8
Buy his kit, it's badass!

Lol, I know the feeling. I went back to stock to try to sell my kit earlier this year. That didn't happen so I reinstalled it.

What cars are you looking into getting?
Seriously considering the Mitsubishi Evo X in white.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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what a shame you didnt keep the kit and get a quality weld on the exhaust manifold....you would have enjoyed this kit
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by turborx8
Seriously considering the Mitsubishi Evo X in white.
good choice!

should do well for you during winter time especially
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by gregs
what a shame you didnt keep the kit and get a quality weld on the exhaust manifold....you would have enjoyed this kit
I hear ya.

I was already very frustrated with the reliability issues I had with this kit. I replaced the couplers, clamps, intake and replaced one turbo and rebuilt another. I can't do any of my own work because I live in a condo so I have spent a small forture on labour so far. The weld was simply the last straw.

The new owner will not run into any issues once the crack gets welded.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by turborx8
I hear ya.

I was already very frustrated with the reliability issues I had with this kit. I replaced the couplers, clamps, intake and replaced one turbo and rebuilt another. I can't do any of my own work because I live in a condo so I have spent a small forture on labour so far. The weld was simply the last straw.

The new owner will not run into any issues once the crack gets welded.
makes sense to me
sometimes it's just time to move on
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 12:22 AM
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dude that is awsome and id love to pick this up and +1 on new evo, thats my next car that or the hatch sti
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 02:52 AM
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how fast does your kitchen floor go now with it installed?
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 02:55 AM
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He plumbs that into the dishwasher for REAL dirty dishes
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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So what happened to this? There is a crack in the manifold? How bad?
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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did you get an estimate to repair it?

and how much are you selling it for? link to your 4sale thread might help interest.
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Originally Posted by turborx8
I hear ya.

I was already very frustrated with the reliability issues I had with this kit. I replaced the couplers, clamps, intake and replaced one turbo and rebuilt another. I can't do any of my own work because I live in a condo so I have spent a small forture on labour so far. The weld was simply the last straw.

The new owner will not run into any issues once the crack gets welded.
Cant say i blame you. I now live in an apt with no garage and it ****** sux, not being able to do maintenance and installs. Cant imagine trying to maintain a turbo app without a descent garage...having to pay for **** u could do urself blows.

Cant go wrong wit Evo X man. GL

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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by StormyWankel
So what happened to this? There is a crack in the manifold? How bad?


Originally Posted by E.M.S.
did you get an estimate to repair it?

and how much are you selling it for? link to your 4sale thread might help interest.
I had the crack welded for $200 and after a 5min drive the weld cracked. I am not surprised. They guy didnt even pre-heat the manifold or cool it slowly.

Selling the whole kit with BOV for $3,250

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/fs-greddy-bnr-turbo-kit-greddy-type-rs-40mm-bov-%2Apics%2A-182619/#post3228258
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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man sweet turbo too bad you had to let go ... good luck with the car search
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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I hear that condo bit that is my biggest fear right now with looking at condos. Where will I do all my work? Hoping to find one with a personal garage.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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THAT is how you sell a kit!
Assembled pics really help a prospective buyer understand what he is getting.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
THAT is how you sell a kit!
Assembled pics really help a prospective buyer understand what he is getting.
Yep!

I had this kit for sale for 2 weeks... Then I post up pics and sold it within 12hrs.
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/\ good work .

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