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Old 07-05-2011, 05:58 PM
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adding turbo
What are some things that i need to do to be ready for a turbo like internals and stuff?
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Old 07-05-2011, 06:00 PM
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you need to like search and stuff.
this has been discussed a LOT.
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Old 07-05-2011, 07:10 PM
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A turbo on a RX8?
What a unique idea.

It's not been discussed at all why not pioneer the effort.







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Nothing internal needs to be done.
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wow are we going to see the first ever RX8 turbo here? lol i cant wait! suscribed!!
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Wow finally people are thinking about adding power to the RX8. This is one of a kind.
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Old 07-05-2011, 09:01 PM
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Wow guys real mature.... Tenn, you have to get lighter valve springs first off.
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I tryed to upgrayed my internalz, but the organ-donor system apparently takes a dim view of DIY, so I am stuck wit my old internalz.
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don't get ahead of yourself, this is always the first step
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Old 07-05-2011, 11:02 PM
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Lego Stephen Hawking FTW!!
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Low compression pistons.
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Low compression pistons.
They have to be forged though, and don't forget the crankshaft! We already produce a lot of torque NA, with a turbo our shaft would have a hard time surviving!
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Noobs comin out the woodwork.

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