v3? I didn't know of any different versions of the radiator? I got mine about 2 months ago.....what version is that you think? Ray....WTF????? haha

 

I get v4 next week. It comes in one of 5 vibrant colors. I picked gloss black.

 

Probably a version 1, it should fit just fine, but you will need around 16 washers(4 each for the fan mounts, 2 for each of the A/C studs) to install it properly or the screws for the fan and A/C condenser will screw in too far and poke though the soft aluminum of the body.

Version 2 won't fit the esmeril kit, and probably have a tough time with other top mount kits. Fan is raised about 1.5 inches in this version, no washers necessary.

I haven't held a v3 in my hands yet so I couldn't tell the specifics of it.

 

The difference between v1 and the stock, is stock is 1/2 the size, and the stock has a rounded plastic top and bottom reservoirs so the bolts just go into a specially made indentation for them in the plastic. The BHR has a flat all metal construction with no divets so either a) smaller screws or b) washers are necessary.

 

I should have picked lime green

 

Its nice that I have one of the first installed BHR MT radiator and mine fits just fine. Of course Ray installed it so I don't know what crazy customizations he did to make it fit. All I know is that I have not seen coolant temps over 194 with it and the Mazmart pump.

 

So that's what all that talk of an autograph was about..

 

I'd just like to add, that ever since I installed the turbo kit, I have started using Lucas Fuel Additive, its a cheap easy to find premix that won't hurt your O2 sensors. Just a squirt in the tank before I fill up and I'm good! Its like $8 for a quart that will probably last me 3-4 months.

http://www.lucasoil.com/products/dis...tid=2&loc=show

 

Ok, and what's your impression?

 

So far so good, seems to have helped my gas mileage a bit oddly enough.

 

Kit held up well in autocross! Nothing to report but blinding speed and loads of torque!

 

Sexy! It really means business with that intercooler peeking out huh? However, if this was an autocross, where are all the cones?

 

great shots!

 

looks a bit weird with the intercooler showing from the bottom grill of the bumper. u should get an aftermarket bumper haha

 

I agree....although I'm just having my shop put black mesh in the bottom grill which is an inexpensive cosmetic solution so I don't ahve to spend more money and get a bodykit

 

that's a good idea actually.

 

Do you use that just because you have the turbo kit, or is it good for non-turbo'd 8's also?

 

Well, the harder you drive the more you would need it. I would recommend it for a non-turbo. Its cheap and easy to find.

 

Cool, I found it at the Autozone near my work but the guy working there wasn't sure if I should use it with a rotary engine. So you just put a squirt in when you fill up and it helps keep internals clean or something? I don't run my 8 hard all the time, but I didn't buy it to go slow either!

 

I've been using it in my N/A 8 for 6 months now with no problems. I bought a 5 oz bottle of it and a a 32 oz bottle and just refill the 5 oz bottle after I use it.

 

Well, it might keep the internals clean, but the main benefit is it helping the oil injectors to lube the apex seals. Keeps down friction.

Another pretty worthwhile mod I have found for ANY rx8 is getting an oil catch can. Its one of the best investments you can make in your RX8 to avoid your shutter valves sticking from oil fumes.

 

static now that you have driven it on the track do you notice any difference with the handling?

 

There's a slight understeer from the slightly heavier front. I posted the rest of my impressions a few pages back.

 

I ordered my Magnecor wires yesterday. I just called them (248-471-9505) and told them I wanted the same wire lengths for the rx8 application but with LS2 coil connectors on the coil side. for the 1 cm race wires it was $144 shipped.

PS - if you are going to crimp your own connectors for the coils, 16 awg wire doesn't really fit with the weathertight seals, it will tear them apart when you try and assemble the thing. 18 gauge wire is sufficient for this purpose, but if you wanted the beefiness of 16 gauge you can use RTV silicone to seal the wires instead of their little yellow weather seals. I just need to fab a bracket and splice in the new connectors and I can get these things in!

 

You da best Ray....