Esmeril Turbo Kit Review & Pics

Feb 19, 2008 | 08:37 PM

staticlag

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Esmeril Turbo Kit Review & Pics

http://www.esmerilracing.com/

DIY - FUEL PUMP INSTALL - https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php?p=2312783&postcount=62

DIY - Air Pump Removal https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php?p=2316587&postcount=81

DIY - Make Esmeril Kit work with Racing beat Mechanical Gauges

Startup Video

Boost video

Track Review

Also I just spoke with Chris,

FAQ:

1) The turbo has an oil restrictor bolted into the turbo side of the oil feed line so it always receives the correct flow.
2) Target for base tune is at least 11.0:1 if not richer.
3) I recommend using Lucas Fuel Additive with this turbo kit. Its a cheap easy to find additive that can help lube your engine. You should be using a dedicated two stroke like Idemitsu for hardcore track usage.

Woah, the manifold is so solid...

Last edited by staticlag; Apr 16, 2008 at 08:37 AM.

Feb 19, 2008 | 08:37 PM

staticlag

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Last edited by staticlag; Feb 20, 2008 at 07:47 PM.

Feb 19, 2008 | 11:01 PM

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oh man, im looking forward to seeing the pictures. I hope i get to see your car at the NE meet.

Feb 19, 2008 | 11:03 PM

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remember the numbers.... the numbers!!!

Feb 20, 2008 | 12:07 AM

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hahahahaha, when i saw this thread title i thought you got it already...

Feb 20, 2008 | 12:52 AM

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Wow way to get my hopes up then ripping it away.....

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Feb 20, 2008 | 08:42 AM

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are you installing yourself? please take lots of pics

No.. sleep.. til turbo...

Feb 20, 2008 | 08:45 AM

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Wow way to get my hopes up then ripping it away.....

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yeah - where is the pics and review ?

Feb 20, 2008 | 12:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by staticlag

Oh heck yes, UPS is dropping off two boxes tomorrow. In 24 hours this thread is going to be overrun with pics.

Also I just spoke with Chris,

FAQ:

1) The turbo has an oil restrictor bolted into the turbo side of the oil feed line so it always receives the correct flow.
2) Target for base tune is at least 11.0:1 if not richer.
3) .........

Dan. Give me a call when you get this in, or swing by Sublime Saturday. Peace

Feb 20, 2008 | 12:06 PM

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damn....very lucky man~
cant wait for those pics!

Feb 20, 2008 | 12:07 PM

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tease! (waits patiently for review)

Feb 20, 2008 | 12:10 PM

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skip the pics, post the dyno results!

Feb 20, 2008 | 12:43 PM

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Quote:

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skip the pics, post the dyno results!

Come on! You gotta give him at least a couple of days before he posts a dyno. Its taken me about 2 months to install a turbo kit in my garage.

Feb 20, 2008 | 02:00 PM

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Lol, and its like 8 degrees here and I don't have heat for my garage.

We can't all live in lucious florida damn you!

Feb 20, 2008 | 02:18 PM

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go to walmart and buy one of those portable heating fans. Problem solved.

Feb 20, 2008 | 02:36 PM

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tease

Feb 20, 2008 | 02:37 PM

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Get 4 of these in your garage and you will never want to leave.

Feb 20, 2008 | 02:42 PM

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I feel your pain Static. Its been pretty cold here also.

I have been using a propane tank heater. Its nice because I can turn it on whenever I want and it heats the garage up in about 15 min.

Feb 20, 2008 | 04:32 PM

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Well it's almost been 24 hours! Where are the pics?!?

Feb 20, 2008 | 04:41 PM

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This is FALSE advertising!

Feb 20, 2008 | 04:43 PM

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Quote:

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Lol, and its like 8 degrees here and I don't have heat for my garage.

We can't all live in lucious florida damn you!

My son wore a jacket to school today. It's 68 F outside. That's damn chilly for Floridians. I say it's comparable to a northerner at 35 F!

Feb 20, 2008 | 04:56 PM

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Quote:

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My son wore a jacket to school today. It's 68 F outside. That's damn chilly for Floridians. I say it's comparable to a northerner at 35 F!

I blame hummers

Feb 20, 2008 | 07:49 PM

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updated!

Feb 20, 2008 | 07:54 PM

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pureeeee sexxx.

Feb 20, 2008 | 08:08 PM

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ahhhhhh, i can't wait til i get mine... but too bad mine is going straight to my shop... i wouldn't kno wuts wut and probably lose a few small pieces lol. anyways, it looks great! are you planning to do the install all alone? Also when do you plan on starting or is it all weather pending.

lastly, what ignition coils/plugs are you using?