It's somewhat difficult to get the right info while I'm overseas, but these are the things I do know re: manifold:

1) Trust Japan sent the J-Spec kit to GReddy USA for fitment on the US-Spec '8 a couple months back
2) Everything fit except the manifold. GReddy made measurements and sent the specs back to Japan for fabrication.
3) Once completed, the re-fabbed manifold was sent back to the US for fitment and installed right before SEMA.

 

Is this kit available for the public to see anywhere for those of us located in so cali? Anything at all that may be coming up in the future? Or do we all have to wait for the unveiling?

I know other companies have have an open door policy and you can drop by to see the kit in action.. this might not be the case though with such a big company.

 

I am very pleased with how clean and impressive that RX-8 looks, however, the hp output is not up to par with the look and idea.

 

greddy's kits are often a bit conservative in nature due to their reputation. better to have a bunch of 'quick' customers than ones with blown motors. rest assured that this kit will be as bolt on as possible when it hits the shelves. honestly, i'm a little afraid of 300whp (SFR/SSR kit) with this drivetrain.

you can always up the boost or upgrade the turbo components though

 

Any more news Shawrf?

(May the shawrftz be with you) :p

 

lol you said shawrftz......ah that slays me i love that movie.

 

Just saw on Greddy Japan's site they've officially released the Greddy RX-8 turbo kit in Japan -

http://www.trust-power.com/06new/260..._turbokit.html

Looks like it comes with an intercooler and everything. Price is 390,000 yen, which is $3700 or so US. I would guess a US street price of $3000-3500.

Dale

 

it's a JDM kit been out for a while I believe.

 

Product code 11540560
Trade name GReddy turbo kit RX-8 (SE3P) MT T618Z ACT P380
Specifications E-manage and intercooler attaching
Full kit (genuine catalyst exclusive use).
Turbine: T618Z 10cm2 P380 ､ EX. マニ: Cast iron make ､ muffler adapter: Cast iron make
Intercooler: Type 31C ､ piping: Aluminum
Fuel control: E-manage ､ エアインクス AY-MB ､in addition short part set

Standard retail price ¥409,500 (price including tax) ¥390,000 (tax removal price)

 

Yeah.. it must not amuse him as much as it does you and I

He hasnt posted anything in a while.

 

http://www.trust-power.com/mazda/rx8...turbo_kit.html

 

so sad tha tno one else is amused by that movie...i guess the world is really ending. lol oh well least i will go laughing.

 

i wonder how long it'll take greddy to release this kit for north america if it is out in japan? hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

What you mean "no one" I love that movie. That's the power I call upon in time of need.

 

Translated: http://translate.google.com/translat...language_tools

but it didn't really tell me much

For $3000, I'd buy that in a second. How much do install fees typically run?

 

..They've gone plaid!

Anyway, I hope to hear some install results soon, since everyones been waiting for FI. Someone better get this done soon! :p At $3,500 that's a bargain

 

Megamaid's gone from suck to blow!

 

even furthur afield

What the hell am I looking at? When does this happen in the
movie?
Now. You're looking at now, sir. Everything that happens now, is happening now.
What happened to then?
We passed then?
When?
Just now. We're at now, now.
Go back to then.
When?
Now.
Now?
Now.
I can't.
Why?
We missed it.
When?
Just now.
When will then be now?

 

hahahaha.... that made me laugh out loud.. I gotta watch that movie again this week

OK.. back to your regularly scheduled programming.

 

1. Sad as it sounds, I've been too busy with a PCS to Ft. Irwin to keep tabs on my car.
2. The last update from GReddy was that the tuning was complete, but the car was doing funny things on their 2-wheel dyno; it was adjusting for only two spinning wheels. The solution was to look for a 4-wheel dyno to get an accurate hp/tq measurement.
3. My car will be in the GReddy booth at GT Live! 18-19 Dec. You can do a Q&A with the folks there and then. I'll only be there on Sat.
4. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...as+big+as+mine S-C-H-W-A-R-T-Z get the shtick right!

Rob

 

buckle up ser,we going too go light speed , buckle this

 

Of course I know it's schwartz.. but your name is so rediculously close I thought it was funnier to put your name in place of it

(May the shawrftz be with you)

get it now :p

OK.. since everyone is continuing this...

I'll throw out Virgin Alarm and yogurt... haha....

 

Hey Shawrf.. Do you know if Greddy will be out there on the 17th setting up? I'll be there racing with Speed Ventures...

Cant wait.... Should be able to check out some cool cars too as they are setting up.

 

hehehe, I'm a mog. half man half dog...i'm my own best friend

 

Today I got mail from GReddy that told that they have their turbo-kit ready for the 8. Kit includes GReddy T618Z turbine, exhaust manifold, muffler adaptor, intercooler, piping, fuel management (e-manage), Airinx filter and various other bits that are required for installation. I don't have the exact power figures for that, but I assume that it will be something nice