300 WHP with 60-1 + Interceptor
09-02-2006, 11:01 PM
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300 WHP with 60-1 + Interceptor
We did a few runs on the dyno today. We were able to get 300 whp at 7.5 psi. For some reason the wastegate wont close. I think I may need to upgrade my exhaust. On Monday he is going to run the car w/o the exhaust connected to see if there is too much back pressure. If it is indeed the exhaust, then I will be going to a single tip straight thru design. Here is the dyno graph and a pix of the turbo. It sounds crazy, I don't think I was expecting it to sound so mean.
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09-03-2006, 12:34 AM
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This is nice. What side effects do this turbo have in your car?
I'm just doing some readings about the RX-8's. I have a 2nd Gen TII.& our cars have so much more power than what I've been seeing here so far.
3oohp on 2nd gens are no biggie, but im just wondering why the RX8's have such low HPs and seems 'slow'> as far as what I've read...
I'm just gathering as much info. I'm thinking about getting a new car, and I'm looking into the RX-8's & 'others'
I wish they'd put Turbo's stock on these RX-8's. - again, I'm not familiar with the RX-8's..
Thanks.
I'm just doing some readings about the RX-8's. I have a 2nd Gen TII.& our cars have so much more power than what I've been seeing here so far.
3oohp on 2nd gens are no biggie, but im just wondering why the RX8's have such low HPs and seems 'slow'> as far as what I've read...
I'm just gathering as much info. I'm thinking about getting a new car, and I'm looking into the RX-8's & 'others'
I wish they'd put Turbo's stock on these RX-8's. - again, I'm not familiar with the RX-8's..
Thanks.
09-03-2006, 01:13 AM
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I like it, thanks for posting up your results. Makes me happy everytime I see a new custom turbo setup for the 8. 
Are you worried about the placement of the ECU and Interceptor though?
LAN, I don't think making the power on the 8 is that tough. I believe it just requires a bigger initial investment. On an FC you already have the turbo and there are a bunch of little things you can do to increase the power. 8s come tuned almost to the max for N/A hp so adding exhausts and intakes and things don't really do anything. You also can't increase the factory boost
Are you worried about the placement of the ECU and Interceptor though?
LAN, I don't think making the power on the 8 is that tough. I believe it just requires a bigger initial investment. On an FC you already have the turbo and there are a bunch of little things you can do to increase the power. 8s come tuned almost to the max for N/A hp so adding exhausts and intakes and things don't really do anything. You also can't increase the factory boost
09-03-2006, 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by shawn81
that looks nice man and not bad #s let us know what happends... just wanted to know who much did the turbo set up run u?
Once we figure out whats going on, we are gonna turn up the boost. The 300 hp was achieved at a low boost setting. I'm hoping to go to at least 12 psi, the motor will have no problem with that.
09-03-2006, 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by yiksing
You need an exhaust that could fit a baby's head
09-03-2006, 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by mikeschaefer
I like it, thanks for posting up your results. Makes me happy everytime I see a new custom turbo setup for the 8.
Are you worried about the placement of the ECU and Interceptor though?
Are you worried about the placement of the ECU and Interceptor though?
09-03-2006, 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by BigOLundh
i haven't been following a lot of these threads recently so excuse my ignorance.. but what turbo setup is that?
i think it's a custom one. By the looks of it looks like it's the way to go nowadays.
09-03-2006, 09:05 AM
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with all these turbos coming out.. that use for that one one Single tip exhaust is looking better and better... what was it.. hks's Exhaust?? i cant remember the thread name.... with more and more people going the FI root.. and needing the turbo type exhausts, that are olny a single Tip, i think a Aftermarket Rear bumper with only one slot Is going to required.. so it doesnt look dumb with an empty Slot....
also.. i have been really considering going Fi with my 8...not for a couple years, i have the borla exhaust on that.. just wondering if id have to switch out the borla if i went turbo?
also.. i have been really considering going Fi with my 8...not for a couple years, i have the borla exhaust on that.. just wondering if id have to switch out the borla if i went turbo?
09-03-2006, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Moostafa29
I still gotta recommend the TurboXS exhaust and racepipe. Makes a HUGE difference.
09-04-2006, 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Moostafa29
Seems like a lot of trouble. Could probably sell the one he has now, and buy the turboxs for less.