SEMA GReddy Turbo RX-8
 

What I do know:

1. The GReddy turbo kit is installed on my 6M/T, the kit is to be released early next year (don't hold me to it).
2. A/T turbo kit is still being test-fitted in Japan, no ETA yet.
3. Engine cover and air filter cover were custom-fabbed w/lexan by GReddy.
4. Strut tower bars are to be released Dec/Jan.
5. Car will be tuned/dyno'd after it's appearance at SEMA, Nov. 2-5 and is expected to have an output ~303 hp (flywheel) at 7psi.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...rf1/rx8/G1.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ddy/turbo2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...eddy/turbo.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../rearstrut.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ofDSC04292.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...x8/pic0179.jpg
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nice pics

wish I could go to sema

awesome, keep us updated!

Wow - I think I gonna cry once again... One day my 8 will look like that when I pop the hood - just have to wait my turn ;)

Fucking Sweet !

wonder if its legal to modify or fit 1 turbo into my rotary..

Is the turbo kit coming out in Dec/Jan or the turbo 8 coming out in Dec/Jan :confused:

how much will the front and rear strut tower braces cost?

o0o0o nice install but i'll wait for some specs before i praise Greddy some more, also please tell me they used something other then their emanage.

Also very nice that they hooked up that rear chasis brace to the shocks/springs under the trunk carpet.

hrm titanium grey, left hand drive, blue sueded seats..well i be darned that's your car isn't it shawrf1... c'mon spill it. :p

pretty clean..but i would give it some time..

OMG im in heaven. More details please. Pretty please.

Hey, that rear strut bar might fit in my car (with my spare tire mounting kit) !

They did a hell of a job hiding the turbo down there eh? Look how short the oil feed and return line are. Very cool and in the spirit of keeping the weight down low as Mazda intended. I think it is a TD06-18G. Nicely sized for a low boost street setup like they are looking to acheive. They use the e-manange on everything and it was listed previously unless something changed. From what I remember the boost was set to 0.4kg. This is all old information based on the Trust setup.

Nice to see this year ending with a raft of various forced induction options. Next year looks to be a good one. It would be even better if any of them become CARB legal. :)

I keep looking at it and keep thinking to myself how easy that would be to pass off as stock.

I like the rear strut brace as well. Keeps the trunk usable.

can't wait to see numbers

wow! that is awesome. that install looks like it's gonna be pricey on top of the kit itself. I also hope it doesnt use the emanage unless they have a new version of it.

"I have seen the future, and it looks GOOD!!!!"

Holy Crap!! this is a done deal, I have yet to see some stuff come out of Greddy that hasnt rocked!! I'm so excited now!! WOHOO {Tax return now diverted to the Da Freehks Car}

Nice install hopefully the numbers will suffice, dreaming of {300KW and 350nm }and i would be a happy punter . :D

cheers
michael

Okay...I'm curious...that voids the warranty, yes?

Hell yea it do. But I will get all the Video I can at that show. See you there Turboed out 8...

Ok I might have to get a RX-8 now after seeing this turbo setup. Hope it gives this poor 1.3 some major TQ!! atleast 250.

Any specs?
Can't wait.........

awesome.... cant wait to see its done.
would be good to see some good number and see if it is reliable :p
the more kits on the market, the better for us ;)

e

OMG finally some life ok Im dropping MS kit Im getting turbo! how much tho?

im sure its goin be in the 6k + range.

No Way

Probably--but hopefully when I round up enough cash--my warranty will be over

Ok tell me now so I don't get to excited. Will I be able to install one of these on my automatic 8?

Read what he wrote, they are still working on one for the auto. I'm waiting too, looks like it won't be till mid-to-late 05 and I won't be ablet to afford it to mid to late 06.

what kind of exhaust is mounted?

The MSRP for their other similar kits has been around $3500. Street price has been lower. $6k is unrealistic that is what they charge for all their twin turbo kits.

I know that it says, Greddy designed the engine and intake covers. But where could some of us get that done around here in the U.S. what sort of shop would you request this from? Any ideas? After finding a shop to fab these peices, I'm sure custom colors could be requested to match the exterior paint.

yeah I doubt its going to be 6k

$6K!...that's a very high estimation...remember they want to actually SELL some of these...

6k isnt that high.. SFR is around 7k.... 8k installed... 6k seems pretty reasonable right now.

don't forget it is greddy, you going to have to pay more for the brand.

The Twin-Turbo Z kits go for around 5500...so subtract a single turbo and manifold from that price :).

Yeah but the Z has like 7 FI kits available haha.. the 8 has none yet.... Thats worth at least 2k itself... if not more.

anybody notice how similar that looks to the re-amemiya turbo kit for the AT 8?
The RE kit is also using an emanage and a similar turbo.
T618Z? 10EX turbine (actuator system) [ trust make ] 2 layer intercooler (H186 × L600 × W76) [ trust make ] E? Manage [ trust make ] EX manifold (molding make) Redom mini (limiter cutting and レブリミッター modification) Main injector × 2

EDIT: Oh yea, this kit runs about 4500 and produces about 260 HP
EDIT2: That's 260 on an AT.
EDIT3: $4667 without installation.

http://www.re-amemiya.co.jp/rx_8/pic/at_rx_8_eng.jpg

If SFR is trying to charge $7k then they are ripping people off unless it includes a full standalone, full set of gauges, electronic boost control, and a months worth fo groceries.

The parts and technology used in this turbo kit, while high quality, are the same concept as every car they turbo. Manifold, turbo (always a mitsubishi turbo - they buy in very large bulk), injectors, e-manage, downpipe. MSRP on other Greddy kits hover in the $3500 range, some with the same turbo (I still believe this to be a TD06-18G). The intercooler is usually considered an upgrade. Throw in $1000 for that and you are still looking at $4500 tops.

Greddy is in the business of making money. Turbo kits give them a larger outlet to sell their own manfuactered parts. Smart business move. Because of their size, they can afford to go through the tedious process of CARB certification which I would hope for.

The Miata Greddy kit is CARB legal, very basic with no intercooler, and goes for $1600.

The RE kit IS the Trust kit. The RE is the auto version Trust used for test fitting. The problem is those prices are being translated from Japanese Yen and with the weak dollar they do not translate well. I still belive it will come in much cheaper as they do for all the current existing ones.

From Greddy:

http://www.greddy.com/prod_turbo_bolt_on.htm

They mention many of their kits are CARB legal. Street price is usually below what they list on their site. I wish I could go to SEMA to check out this car. Someone go and take lots of pics and ask lots of questions. :)

this is a nice install. I wanna know what numbers they are boosting

That price is with a currency conversion using today's value of the dollar.

ahhhh the gods of forced induction finaly got my offering...not easy to find 1000 virgins and 27 goats to offer you know LOL :D Seriously though i can't wait for nov. to get some real feed back from the forum members lucky enough to attend...lucky lucky peoplle. :p

Where is the SEMA held?

in vegas first week of november

I wonder who the first will be to the US market.. any guesses?

Pettit
SFR
Greddy
Phoenix

? My money is on SFR even though they have had 4 completion date push backs....

I'll try to answer with what I know -- if I don't answer your question, it's b/c I don't know the answer.

police34: turbo kit is set to be released Dec/Jan, my car will debut at SEMA
IZoomZoomI: yes, those are pics of my car, but it will sport a RE_Amemiya front bumper and different Ro_Ja wheels for the booth.
Intrigue 8: A GReddy SP2 exhaust is mounted on the car.
devious12: you can do it yourself. You need your stock pieces, a dremel tool, some lexan, and some confidence to cut.
army rx8: How's Ft. Stewart? I'm getting set to come back from Korea and settle into Ft. Irwin myself...

Rob

Really thats your car?????

Your one lucky guy and just got elevated to god status on this board I think.....

awesome.