Jon
I am getting my Greddy turbo insatlled in 2 weeks by ACOSTA Motorsports. What did you mean when you said that you had to learn how to drive the car again ?

 

It's like going from a put-put motorscooter and then riding and track ready Ducati Motorcycle.. night and day.. You have to learn how the car drives all over again.. Not quite sure how else to explain it.\


Also, why are you going to Acosta? Save yourself $600+ in intsallation charges and use my mechanic Jim at JPR Imports in South Jersey.

 

Philodox I ODERDER MY TURBO TODAY...IM TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH THE THREADS BUT DID U SAY U HAD A PROBLEM WITH YOUR E MANAGMENT FROM GREDDY
ALSO YOUR MECHANIC IS GREADT I SPOKE TO HIM TODAY THANKS FOR THE INFO .... IF YOU HAVE A.I.M COULD U PLEASE IM ME IF YOU GET A CHANCE LIKE TO TALK TO YOU DIRECT THANKS
S.N. BOOTSOLDER21
THANKS

 

If 60 whp gain is enough for you to say that it's like going from a put put scooter to a race bread motorcycle, then what is giong from the GReddy kit to SSR

From a carolla to a Mclaren F1

 

Well, based on the current reality, it is like going from a Ducati to a dentist's chair: motionless and riddled with anxiety.

Actually, the 40 HP or so more that the SSR is claiming will not be as noticible as the first 60 given by the Greddy.

 

I just got my kit the other day, and have opened, inspected, checked off the parts, and wiped off the drool.

Now...other than the WB O2 socket, are there other specific tools or needs to complete this?

Also, I have started analysis and price shopping on gauges, BOVs, tuning kits, etc. Subjective opinions are welcomed! (PM or public discussion for those of us gearing up...perhaps a separate thread: "The compleat GReddy RX-8"? )

(And many, many thanks Jon, for your invaluable service as guinea pig for all of us...)

 

You'll need the wrench to take off the oil pressure sensor. A standard socket or crescent wrench will not fit properly. If you use the wrong tool, you may break it Jon = Broke it.. hehe..

 

Just being a smart ***.. dont mind me

Thats why I am leaning towards the GReddy kit myself. I would rather have a system that produced good power that was extremely reliable, then a system that produced more power but kept me leary about pushing the system...

 

Must... resist... boost.... temptation... ARGH! :p

 

Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.

 

Well Iam Installing The Turbo Kit Right Now But I Need Help Please. What Is The Transverse Member The Instruction Is Telling Me To Remove It. Where Is It Please Give Me Details How To Do This Please.

 

Here's what you need.
I'd suggest getting a shop manual or some help before going forward with the rest of the install.

 

Ah...right. Thanks for the heads up (again)! You're my hero!

I am going to be doing this in my garage, up on four jack stands (next to the BOSS 351 I'm restoring ). I've had her up like this before (changing the gear oils to Red Line), and had a fairly reasonable amount of room to negotiate. While I was under there, I rolled around and scoped out the view and layout from underneath the engine. Like you've said, it will be a bit tight, but I don't see any major issues in working things into place. Just gonna go slow and pay attention. So I'll have my ADD meds close at hand!

My plan is to gather my thoughts (and parts), and break the project into a few hours at a time. No need to rush since I can drive the SUV to work and snag parts or tools.

When I finally get the plumbing trial fitted, I'm going to mark the pipes and take them to have the fittings welded on for the BOV (recirc style, not to atmosphere). From the pictures, the tubes appear to be in very close proximity near the front center of the engine compartment. I hope for it to be a short and sweet run back to the other side, angled down and away from the MAF.

Still on the fence on gauges and mountings, because I want them to be useful and well placed, yet blend in. NOT scream "FAST-N-FURIOUS". I love the Defi gauges, but they're so pricey. Still mulling over location, either way. I'm thinking of fabricating a shelf from the bottom of the dash where the NAV would be and mount them there.

Off to try and score an oil sensor socket...

 

It's good to see some people with the time/courage to tackle this themselves. It is a very rewarding experience! PM me if you need any assistance. Also you can really get away with 2 jack stands instead opf up on all fours.

 

Thank You Guys. If I Have More Q I Will Ask, Thank You Again.

 

Ok my question is did everyone that bought this greddy turbo kit have to buy a BOV.... I thouhgt came with it..... .I'm new to this thanks for any replies.....

 

I Bought One

 

it does not come with one, greddy put on on their show car, so i would say get one especially if you ever plan to up the boost. However, i did drive my car around without any problems without one for 2 weeks. It's up to you....welcome to the club.

 

since I'm not going to read the 60 some pages since you got it installed, are there any problems with the kit so far?

 

well, i would suggest reading the thread. But my only problems so far have been a few cels, one for the secondary air injection, and lately one for misfiring, but i believe that is from when i first started the car up again and fouled them. Secondary air one is recurring, i'm currently trying to chase down the cause, tried replacing original gasket and still came back...so i guess i've got a way to go. no driveability problems though and the cels are for no essential things (can't pass emissions anyway with the turbo)

 

Secondary air CEL is because of secondary MAF (RPM >5000 rpm) exceeding limits. If you have an ECU tuner, take down the voltage on the MAF input. This is a symptom that your BOV is working too well. Rapid decompress chills MAF below spec. Turbos with higher low end boost do this normally to MAF and you have to change sensor outputs to compensate.
Check out some of the Aussie turbo threads to learn more.

 

please guys let me know where is the oil pump

 

i need help from you guys you are the only one that could help me

 

check your pm.

beers

 

anyone picking up fuel pressure(volume) regulator related codes? our car doesn't even have FPR does it?