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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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I think I'd rather get a M6, but the end result should be pretty bad ***.
Old Dec 25, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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I am just jealous!!!!!! I want one and I want it now!!!! Ok, I will settle for a garage (which I am building now) so I can rebuild my 72 AMX. Hey, we all want a ride in your car.
Old Dec 25, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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I think I'd rather get a M6, but the end result should be pretty bad ***.

My last kill was an M6.
Old Dec 25, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by stickmantijuana
i can tell you this: rebuilding 20b isn't cheap. some shops would just pop in a $4000 20b they buy off from their source, but scott's building the entire thing brand new from ground up with new housings, new lighter rotors, etc. etc. details of which i'm not at liberty to discuss. it's practically a brand new race engine now.
Sounds like a great project! What horsepower and torque goals do you have in mind both on and off the bottle?
Old Dec 25, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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Sounds like a great project! What horsepower and torque goals do you have in mind both on and off the bottle?
he did say 10 sec reliable car... i'm sure that's enough to make us all drool
Old Dec 31, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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why the beef with acosta? i thought acosta already built a 20b rx8 that has been rated very highly. i was actually in between acosta, mazsport, and crispeed when shopping for the 20b conversion. i went with scott due to his meticulous/perfectionist approach and proven customer service. i'd probably have gone with crispeed or acosta if scott had told me he can't deliver what i wanted.

i plan to move to tampa in a few years, so i also wanted to establish a strong history with a local shop for other future projects as well.

as far as the whp is concerned, i don't have any specific goals. i once asked scott whether he can build me a reliable 10sec 1/4mi car with 50/50 balance that'll see autox/track action once every month or two. he said certainly, and here we are. i'll let him worry about the details though i really love the guy haha i'll definitely let u guys know when dyno numbers are out. i wouldn't expect any numbers until feb or march though. don't these engines need to be broken in first before the dyno? eh i'm sure scott'll think of something.

anyway, happy new year!
Old Dec 31, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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We can't deny that Scott does some inovative things with the 8 so I would support him as well.

Another 20B conversion shop is Alamo Rotary down in Texas I believe. They did a 3-rotor 8 and has been passed around a bit I believe or was that Acosta?

Very interested in the outcome of this project and I wish the best of luck to both you and Scott.

Old Dec 31, 2006 | 11:03 PM
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Seen the three rotor 8 here in SA ...its a yellow so you won't miss it....
Old Dec 31, 2006 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by cjkim
he did say 10 sec reliable car... i'm sure that's enough to make us all drool
Oh, puh-LEEZ! You're not going to get this car into the 10s whilst retaining its handling...my bet is that it won't get into the 10s even with humongous slicks.
Old Jan 1, 2007 | 03:35 AM
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Oh, puh-LEEZ! You're not going to get this car into the 10s whilst retaining its handling...my bet is that it won't get into the 10s even with humongous slicks.
boost controller my friend... boost controller
Old Jan 1, 2007 | 08:09 AM
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well the meticulous work of scaott at mazsport should make everyone who uses him feel safe and understand that they will get a great product... i think if scott tells you he can do it... there is no question after that
Old Jan 1, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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OK, you didn't answer the REAL question that's been on everyone's mind. What's the mpg going to be? And are you going to use synthetic.

[Runs for the hills]

No really, that's freakin sweet. What are you roughly plopping down?

How much is overall weight going to increase?

What size tires are you going to be running?
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 04:54 AM
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You will have to name it JAWS.

He stumbles back from the hood of the car with a frightened look on his face and says, "I'll need a bigger tank!".
Old Jan 27, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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Any updates
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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Any updates
Now in Puerto Rico is comming the third 3 rotor 8 for the next week. and another N/A for march.
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeschaefer
hmmm new M3: 49k-56k
RX8: 25k-34k
difference: 15k-31k

So are we talking a loaded/base M3 and a new or used RX-8?
How much would it cost to get an m3 to 10 sec ? - just to put some perspective on it
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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let me ask you how long that m3 will last befroe the motor pops
Old Jan 29, 2007 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by JeRKy 8 Owner
300whp wasn't enough?
in the endless search for more horsepower 300 is never enough..
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
I suppose if you stiff enough people on internet purchases you'll be able to afford it:

https://www.rx8club.com/good-guy-bad-guy-74/bad-guy-rxgr8t-106937/
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by whoneedspistons
let me ask you how long that m3 will last befroe the motor pops
Its all in the tuning, just like with rotaries...
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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What EMS are you using for this?
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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it'll be microtech i'm sure. as far as the model, i'm guessing it'll be lt-12


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