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SlideWayz 12-26-2006 11:32 PM

I haven't noticed any difference at all.

LiL BenNy 12-27-2006 02:03 AM

so is anyone on the forum running an 8 thats ported? (besides that guy whos 8 was like dying and the porting brougt him to like 180whp)

guitarjunkie28 12-27-2006 10:43 AM

as soon as i trade motors with richard, i'm gonna put the ported renesis into my fc and see what kind of power it can make.

look for real results in january or february.

guitarjunkie28 12-27-2006 06:41 PM

hell yea!

guitarjunkie28 12-28-2006 07:53 AM

if you check out the rrotaryheads website, i've got my contact# on there. we've got a lot of options for doing an engine. i've even got almost enough parts to build one in advance and ship it out to save on downtime.

rotarygod 12-28-2006 10:06 AM

The factory maf will never be a restriction in the system.

guitarjunkie28 12-28-2006 10:57 AM

since i've got an engine with intake and exhaust ported already, how about i build you one with just the exhaust ported, and the intake left untouched? that should build extra power through efficiency, but not have to use any extra air... that might be a good trial for keeping all the ecu stuff stock.

guitarjunkie28 12-28-2006 11:20 AM

naw, pulling the engine is an absolute piece of cake. it's easiser than any of the 2nd and 3rd gen rx7's.

i'm wondering if you've considered using alcohol, instead of gasoline with a wet nitrous kit. i think that'd give all sorts of headroom for a larger nitrous hit.

RotaryBred 02-14-2007 11:35 PM

any news on hp gains with aftermarket exhaust on the renesis?

mike1324a 02-14-2007 11:40 PM

Sorry dude but guitarjunkie is no longer with us. Thus he will not be completing his project....

N rider89 02-14-2007 11:42 PM

really bad thread to bump with a bad question.

Dave the original poster died in a car accident.



this is a simple question so ill just answer it. there are only a few hp (3 maybe) to gain from a new exhaust. nothing you will feel, mainly just a different sound. please use the search function for simple questions like this next time

N rider89 02-14-2007 11:43 PM


Originally Posted by mike1324a
Sorry dude but guitarjunkie is no longer with us. Thus he will not be completing his project....

yeah im bummed he seemed like a nice guy and i was really looking forward to the results of this

RotaryBred 02-15-2007 09:02 AM

i know all about the accident, and it is definetly a damn shame, not only because of his passing but also because i, along with everyone on this message board, was looking forward to those results and i was just curious if anyone else has done this yet.

wow i feel like a moron... what I meant to ask was hp gain with the engine ported, not stock. sorry about the misunderstanding.... i already have an aftermarket exhaust and it was a total waste of money, other than the nice sound. i'd just like to make it worth while and bridge port the engine. I have a machinist that will do it but he would like exact specs from me. anyone know where I can get those?

RotaryBred 02-15-2007 11:37 AM

just on a whim, i called acosta motorsports and asked them if they have ever ported a renesis... and guess what! they do a mild port for $4200 with a 30whp gain, or an aggressive port with custom intake and headers for $6500 and up with a 300whp potential!! its crazy pricey but everyone has seen their beautiful 20b swap, and i'm sure they will do a custom turbo setup (i forgot to ask) that can push another 250+ extra horses out! any questions call acosta @ (201) 791-2204
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turbosa22c 02-15-2007 12:00 PM

$4200 for 30hp? not worth it.

RotaryBred 02-15-2007 12:27 PM

yeah its definetly pricey, but at least now we know it's full potential with a race ported NA setup. $4200 is rediculous for an engine rebuild with a mild port job, i'd rather buy a set of housings and race port them myself. only problem is u still need custom intake/headers to reach ithe engine's potential (possibly getting rid of that ugly plastic upper). plus i'm not an expert by any means in porting, so i would be nervous about taking too much off the housings. too bad there were never any kind of templates made available before Dave's passing.

smrx8 02-15-2007 01:05 PM

God bless you when you get your car back those guys are butchers!

RotaryBred 02-15-2007 01:12 PM

heh i doubt i'll be sending my car anywhere anytime soon. i'll more than likely race port it myself and worry about the intake/headers later... butchers? how so?

smrx8 02-15-2007 01:17 PM

If you live in new jersey try jpr imports its about an hour drive but well worth it the guy does very good work.

smrx8 02-15-2007 01:19 PM

I can bet my life you will not get 30 hp just from porting. from the looks of it and from what people are talking the only thing you can port is the exhaust .

TeamRX8 02-15-2007 02:36 PM

please have enough respect to start a new leghumping thread :hahano:

RotaryBred 02-15-2007 03:44 PM


Originally Posted by smRX8:
I can bet my life you will not get 30 hp just from porting. from the looks of it and from what people are talking the only thing you can port is the exhaust .
if u look on page 71 of this thread GuitarJunkie noted a 35hp improvement...

rotarygod 02-16-2007 02:12 PM

I don't care who claims what, you aren't going to get 300 hp from just porting, intake, and exhaust on a Renesis. It won't happen. A full peripheral port motor is a different story but that wouldn't be a Renesis anymore.

gh0st 02-16-2007 02:38 PM

from my discussions with dave, he said that this thread was still inconclusive. thats why he was going to do it to his own motor in hopes of getting more definitive answers. its also why he refused to port my motor until he was sure that he could produce gains with his own.

if i remember correctly, he said the porting alone gave about 14hp to the wheels and the CZ added another 15 or so. BUT... the dynos were done several days apart and the initial dyno was a bit on the low side.

Benjamz 07-07-2009 04:06 AM

so..... anyone have anything to report on this 2+ year old thread on porting the renesis?


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