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Old 08-16-2008, 12:45 PM
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You guys are all pathetic. I'm buying an 18-wheeler and installing this one billion hp turbo on the trailer.

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nothing beats my ebay turbo so you all can pucker up and kiss my a$$
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curiousity killed me but sorry since this not what you guy are talking about but can i use a rew with a renesis ecu???

Sorry if its a stupid question i just thought of it here att work and im clueless.
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Originally Posted by mysql
You guys are all pathetic. I'm buying an 18-wheeler and installing this one billion hp turbo on the trailer.

I think that thing would be awesome for my Rx8... Renesis kit now up to 1 billion hp!
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So you know all about EVERY turbo kit available for the RX-8? Hmmmm

There actually are some very high quality kits, like the BHR/MM turbo kit. But I suppose you think a custom cast manifold, a Garrett turbocharger, HKS blow-off valve, custom aluminum piping with bead-rolled ends, Samco Sport couplers, t-bolt clamps, and a COBB AccessPORT is all crappy components, eh? Have you ever even reviewed any of the kits out there for the 8?

You make it sounds like all RX-8 turbo kit offerings are E-Bay crap thrown together, and as of now I only know of one that is suspected of that. Yes, some are expensive, but how many RX-8's are on the road compared to RX-7's? It's a more niche market, less buyers= higher individual cost, it's simple business.

I could easily throw a GT4088 on my car if I wanted and say my turbo supports 700-hp, but I would rather keep my tiny GT3071R and have full boost before the sun sets, and still make my pathetic 400-rwhp.
Nope, dont know all the kits available. I have never seen one that came with everything you want, I have seen some with **** poor parts, some with over the top high end parts. Which you just proved in your post. If you pick and choose, you can save thousands by not getting all the stuff you dont want. But, I'm sure you already knew that. BHR makes nice stuff, not saying they dont. Does everyone need a custom cast manifold? Does everyone need a HKS wastegate and blow off valve? Hmm, sounds to me like you could just......buy what you actually need? Nah, buy someone's kit...THEN buy the parts you need. Brilliant plan.

If you dont need to be spoon fed, build your own kit and save money.

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anyhoo - everyone knows the best turbo kit is belt driven .....
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anyhoo - everyone knows the best turbo kit is belt driven .....
So THAT's why you ordered my kit?
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that was remarkably subdued - was expecting much more venom than that ....
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that was remarkably subdued - was expecting much more venom than that ....
Don't worry, I'm sure someone will get around to it.
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I just want to see chickenwaffer's 400hp dyno chart. Or it didn't happen.
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well, you do understand that

MM and BHR has limited knowledge too, no one ever ever had a 5000000whp renesis and we don't even know if that is possible

however, most rx8 turbo kits want to get the MOST out of the forseeable powerband + max power

which is why we prefer faster spooling and using the turbo to it's fullest extent
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first step is to find out how much power you need.

For just about everyone, it's going to be 400 whp or less.

With that in mind, Jeff's choice for the turbo is close to perfect. 12 psi at 2800 rpm = win.

If we get to the point where we're seeing people go over 400 whp on a regular basis, I might reconsider this statement, but I honestly don't think a DD will fit that bill with the renesis.
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12 psi at 2800 rpm = win.

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so long as you don't floor it coming out of a tight corner in which case your view of the world will be 360deg of panoramic .....
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I've never had that happen to me, but the traction control stuff have kicked on a few times.

You can also taper the boost so that it's a bit more gradual.
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Soon we will be seeing Taj and his turbo'd Camery!
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and Ray promised me a Job if I can get his turbo kit to fit a civic

I WILL TRY!!
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Originally Posted by Brettus
so long as you don't floor it coming out of a tight corner in which case your view of the world will be 360deg of panoramic .....
I just spent 4 sessions on Firebird west and I don't recall a 360° panoramic.
I guess self control comes with age.
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Originally Posted by Outkast187
Nope, dont know all the kits available. I have never seen one that came with everything you want, I have seen some with **** poor parts, some with over the top high end parts. Which you just proved in your post. If you pick and choose, you can save thousands by not getting all the stuff you dont want. But, I'm sure you already knew that. BHR makes nice stuff, not saying they dont. Does everyone need a custom cast manifold? Does everyone need a HKS wastegate and blow off valve? Hmm, sounds to me like you could just......buy what you actually need? Nah, buy someone's kit...THEN buy the parts you need. Brilliant plan.

If you dont need to be spoon fed, build your own kit and save money.
The MM/BHR kit has everything I listed (except the HKS wastegate you threw in there for some reason). But you do NEED everything the kit comes with. Are you going to run without a manifold, or couplers, or a blow-off valve? The kit doesn't come with frills.


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I just want to see chickenwaffer's 400hp dyno chart. Or it didn't happen.
LOL, hopefully pretty soon with water/meth injection.
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Originally Posted by chickenwafer
The MM/BHR kit has everything I listed (except the HKS wastegate you threw in there for some reason). But you do NEED everything the kit comes with. Are you going to run without a manifold, or couplers, or a blow-off valve? The kit doesn't come with frills.




LOL, hopefully pretty soon with water/meth injection.
Yea....you need the stuff it comes with. You dont need the exact parts. Come on guys, lets show some common sense. Im guessing you bought a kit, so you are defending your purchase.

Lets do this...post the kit you prefer, and list EVERYTHING it comes with. We can decide from there. Before this thread turns into a useless heap of crap.
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Originally Posted by Outkast187
Before this thread turns into a useless heap of crap.
Too late.
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Originally Posted by Outkast187
Yea....you need the stuff it comes with. You dont need the exact parts. Come on guys, lets show some common sense. Im guessing you bought a kit, so you are defending your purchase.

Lets do this...post the kit you prefer, and list EVERYTHING it comes with. We can decide from there. Before this thread turns into a useless heap of crap.
man i cant believe you are still here... common sense, you want common sense?

ask your self this: What makes a turbo kit BEST?

Your answer will be different than mine, and from CW's and from countless other people. Its called personal opinion and preference.

For me, i dont need shiny pipes, chrome, or a big front mount snail. I prefer to have everything hidden away and simple looking. Add quality parts and you have me Best kit.

for others its not the same.... your asking for common sense out one side of the mouth, while asking everyone to agree on preferential issues out the other.... idiot




why dont you just drop your sac already and tell us what YOU think is the best turbo kit setup, top to bottom... tell us how YOU would have designed one....

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