2010 Turbo Build: a.k.a. "Project JETS3T 8"
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Yes, whether it will be for an all out attempt at 200mph or just to get some shake-down passes in...I'll be there next year.
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I'm having a front under-panel made out of thick gauge steel that will be shaped in a way to promote smoother airflow under the front and to counter lift.
The rear will have some sort of custom diffuser that will start at about where the stock gas tank "used" to be and continue under the mufflers to the rear.
No upgraded oil cooler installed yet, waiting for the IC piping to be completed and then I'll install them.
hehehe! Yep, definitely doing away with the side-view mirrors and windshield wipers. Rear spoiler stays for now...
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90 miles of mostly flat out driving with a few corners thrown in. Nevada Rt 318
I've wanted to go out there a run in a 120 mph class.
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90 miles of mostly flat out driving with a few corners thrown in. Nevada Rt 318
I've wanted to go out there a run in a 120 mph class.
90 miles of mostly flat out driving with a few corners thrown in. Nevada Rt 318
I've wanted to go out there a run in a 120 mph class.
I'm just gonna take it one mile at a time...
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Totally gutted stock front end one for now with aluminum reinforcements...fits like a glove. I personally have always liked the genuine Mazdaspeed unit so eventually that's what will replace the stock one.
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So I'm going with a 3.636 which should be good for about 206MPH with my setup.
The game changer!
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I'll be the 1st to tell you that that particular exhaust cutout won't hold up to the rotary's exhaust temp in that location and will leak. I had the exact same thing on my 20b and the center plate warped. Racereadyperformce has far superior units that have seals and stainless steel plates that wont leak. I had to completely redesign my set-up to move the cutout further back near the rear tires to keep all the heat off it.
Also where are you getting the lower 3.63 gear from?
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I'll be the 1st to tell you that that particular exhaust cutout won't hold up to the rotary's exhaust temp in that location and will leak. I had the exact same thing on my 20b and the center plate warped. Racereadyperformce has far superior units that have seals and stainless steel plates that wont leak. I had to completely redesign my set-up to move the cutout further back near the rear tires to keep all the heat off it.
Also where are you getting the lower 3.63 gear from?
Also where are you getting the lower 3.63 gear from?
I'm looking at either doing a '06+ Miata diff swap with a 3.636 R&P set from miataroadster.com or a conversion to an 8.8, all sorts of R&P's available for that.
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Thx guys, I was definitely stoked at how good it came out as well....fangs...LOL...that gives me an idea, thx gregs.
Another with the hood open:
And a ground shot:
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Ultimately my goal is to have fun...but don't get me wrong, the fastest Renesis in the world title would be nice too though.
Thx pdxhak!
None of it would have been possible without the talents of Elliot @ Turblown.net and Jimmy @ royalmuffler.com
Their work is truly second to none!
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nice bro--nice. Big guns.
500hp on a side port engine?
Since you are doing the Flying mile only--then you are not really worried about lag? right?
Little hint if you can use it-----the under panels from the S2 models do a hell of a good job smoothing out the underneath airflow. The 09 front end was actually designed to not have any lift at high speeds (we can thank Speed Source for their input on this)
The front under tray also has a built in half circle "spoiler" to cause a low pressure point to help evacuate the engine bay heat.
An auto 3.3 rear end and the S2 trans with the taller 6th gear should allow you to get where you want to go?
redlining at around 8K----- i hope?
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500hp on a side port engine?
Since you are doing the Flying mile only--then you are not really worried about lag? right?
Little hint if you can use it-----the under panels from the S2 models do a hell of a good job smoothing out the underneath airflow. The 09 front end was actually designed to not have any lift at high speeds (we can thank Speed Source for their input on this)
The front under tray also has a built in half circle "spoiler" to cause a low pressure point to help evacuate the engine bay heat.
An auto 3.3 rear end and the S2 trans with the taller 6th gear should allow you to get where you want to go?
redlining at around 8K----- i hope?
OD
What is the 3.3 auto rear end out of? I can't seem to find that as a match for any year/model RX8.
Exactly, 8K.
