Carbon8 Build
Carbon8's Build Thread
I've been around here for about 8 months and so far only good things to say about all of you guys, the knowledge base and information available here is unsurpassed. Just a quick thank you to everyone -------------------------------------------------Table Of Contents------------------------------------------------- Post 2 Engine Removal and Engine Bay Strip Post 3 Engine Bay Paint and Pettit Motor Post 4 LIM Disassembly Post 45 LIM VDI/SSV Cleaning Post 69 Engine Bay and Short Block Assembly Start Post 119 Short Block Assembly Cont Post 129 Engine and Bay Assembled Post144 Engine and Supporting Modifications Install Post145 Engine and Supporting Modifications Install Cont Post 223 Engine First Start Post 230 AutoExe Steering Wheel and Gauge Install Post 297 Dyno (7/28/13) Post 303 Dyno Misfire Post 313 Fouled Plugs and Premix Case Post 324 R1Concepts Brake Install Post 327 Porosity Tab Idle Post 357 More Misfires With Fouled Plugs and Oil Test Report (08/6/13) Post 377 Coil Dwell Misfire Related Post 464 Engine Compression Test Post 514 Chassis Restoration Start Post 530 Chassis Stripped Post 537 Engine Compression Test Normalized Post 538 Engine Oil Test (01/10/14) Post 547 Injector Cleaning Post 548 Bolt Restoration DIY (Black Oxide) Post 549 Chassis Assembly Post 554 Engine Install Bottom Post 570 Chassis/Suspension Build Complete Post 606 BHR Long Tube Header Install Post 613 BHR Long Tube Header Dyno Post 618 Fire Extinguisher Install Now the car, 2004 6 port M/T; original build date 08/03. I bought the car 3/2/12 with 24K miles on it from a guy in SC, now has exactly 29K on the ODO. Originally Purchased March 3rd 2012 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640.../img0371vh.jpg Last On Road (6/16/14) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640...0/856/rpfx.jpg Engine Bay http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/22/fg29.jpg Interior http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640...0/600/u0im.jpg Current Diagnostic Data Normalized Compression Results (01/29/14 Rotor 1 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640...0/607/7j4o.png Rotor 2 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640...0/547/8ic5.png Engine Oil Test (03/15/15) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640...540/Uqucrj.jpg Dyno; Black is before BHR header, Red is all Mods(3/19/15) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640...912/8CR8fl.jpg Coilover Dyno Plot Top Front, Bottom Rear(2/10/15) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640...673/yfYkE0.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640...910/IYeWm5.jpg ----------------------------------------------------Modifications---------------------------------------------------- Brakes
Drivetrain
Engine Management
Exhaust/ Intake
Exterior
Fluids
Gauges
Interior
Safety Equipment
Suspension
Wheels
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Now to add some New Color
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Cleaning the carbon out of the LIM and decided while I am waiting for parts to send it out for powder coat, dropped it off this morning.
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Currently just waiting for more parts and putting the engine bay back together, progress will be updated as soon as i have finished more.
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You might consider something like this to simplify the oil lines: RX8: Oil System: Oil Line Set - 04-08 RX-8 Manual Trans only -
Much easier to do when the engine is out. |
wise choice sir
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Very clean and quick build looking forward to see more. There someone that does itb and did the whole custom setup for a corolla for 800 ill talk to them see if tgey would build one for an 8 might be usefall on a na build.
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Originally Posted by HiFlite999
(Post 4414402)
You might consider something like this to simplify the oil lines: RX8: Oil System: Oil Line Set - 04-08 RX-8 Manual Trans only -
Much easier to do when the engine is out. Performance Oil Cooler Kit by RX-8 Performance | RX8Performance.com |
29k and already rebuilding the motor!?! Props, looks like a solid build. I am still enjoying mine stock lol.
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Motor was fine when I pulled it out, just decided it was time to start building and wanted the features pettit offered.
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Originally Posted by Carbon8
(Post 4414409)
Motor was fine when I pulled it out, just decided it was time to start building and wanted the features pettit offered.
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Realistically once its all tuned and said and done 210WHP-:fingersx:220WHP but im not really worried about that for this build. The main purpose here is to get a reinforced and strong core build so i'm ready for a good reliable FI build next year
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Nice build, I like what you did with the engine bay.
The rx8performance oil cooler kit is not worth it. The stock coolers will be more than sufficient for an NA build (and most FI builds as well unless it is a track car) and you could get top notch fittings and lines from a hydraulic hose supply shop and make your own lines and save yourself a ton of money. You could also remove the stock oil cooler thermostats and run a proper oil thermostat like I did. I am turbocharged (oil lubricates the turbo) and I have yet to get my oil temps above 210F-215F. My oil pressure is increased via a Pineapple Racing oil pressure regulator but just by going with larger more direct custom oil lines you will see an increase in oil pressure even with the stock oil pressure regulator and coolers installed. Why are you thinking of nitrous if you have FI plans? |
Well nobody is going to tell you that you didnt do your homework... looking forward to watching you join the FI club!
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
(Post 4414424)
Nice build, I like what you did with the engine bay.
The rx8performance oil cooler kit is not worth it. The stock coolers will be more than sufficient for an NA build (and most FI builds as well unless it is a track car) and you could get top notch fittings and lines from a hydraulic hose supply shop and make your own lines and save yourself a ton of money. You could also remove the stock oil cooler thermostats and run a proper oil thermostat like I did. I am turbocharged (oil lubricates the turbo) and I have yet to get my oil temps above 210F-215F. My oil pressure is increased via a Pineapple Racing oil pressure regulator but just by going with larger more direct custom oil lines you will see an increase in oil pressure even with the stock oil pressure regulator and coolers installed. Why are you thinking of nitrous if you have FI plans? And i'm just thinking about the nitrous, probably wont really use it but again its one of those i have it kinda of things. Not to happy about having to redo the entire fuel system to do it so its still an undecided upgrade |
Thumbs up for a great build! :)
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Originally Posted by Carbon8
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All great points, when i was pricing out the racing beat lines I noticed it was only an extra 400 bucks for this kit and it had an separate Tstat included, so i figured it would be worth the extra cash not only to include the lines and the tstat but then to get brand new coolers as mine are a little chipped up, figured if I was going to do might as well do it right. So even though these coolers wont give me much more performance then the stock ones, the lines and tstat where enough to convince me to just go with this, better have it a not need it than need it and not have it.
And i'm just thinking about the nitrous, probably wont really use it but again its one of those i have it kinda of things. Not to happy about having to redo the entire fuel system to do it so its still an undecided upgrade |
Words of Wisdom, Noted
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Wow - lots of work going in here . Hope you get the results you desire .
BTW - I took my LW fly off recently - was a good move for me on an FI'd engine. |
Originally Posted by Brettus
(Post 4414540)
BTW - I took my LW fly off recently - was a good move for me on an FI'd engine.
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Just felt the car had become too uncivilised for the street and that it is a waste of time when you have plenty of power.
Limit becomes traction in the gears where a LW fly is effective . |
Nice build!
Originally Posted by Brettus
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Just felt the car had become too uncivilised for the street and that it is a waste of time when you have plenty of power.
Limit becomes traction in the gears where a LW fly is effective . |
i do well with mine---supercharged engines do idle faster which probably helps.
I wish I had taken time to do my engine bay like you did--very nice. I am surprised no one mentioned the new freeze plug like thing inbetween the leading and trailing sparkplugs--lol. I will pass on some knowledge some builders have passed on to me and others. Dont let your oil temps get over 200F for any length of time. The oem coolers will not cool the oil well enough for that. You need bigger coolers and fans for the low speed times. Flame suit on. very nice and thought out build. Oh yea if you are getting the cobb dont waste money on a a/f gauge |
Yeah what is that plug looking thing? OD, your car felt like a beast when I drove it. Was the stalling you were experience when you let off the throttle abruptly related to that? I know a couple of others have experienced that with lightened flywheels.
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