where is the boost gauge hooked into ?

I would be interested to see what your (same as mine) turbo does as well .............. do eeeet !

 

I have my boost gauge in line with one of the nipples coming right under the throttle body.

 

I have three boost gauges. One at one LIM service port (PLX), one at the other LIM service port (prosport), and the HKS EBC at the nipple on the top of the UIM behind the TB.

 

So you have 3 gauges measuring the same thing ?

Leave the one on the UIM , fit one just prior to throttle and one just after the turbo , you will be very surprised at what you see (especially under part throttle) . That plus it's actually good information.

 

Yeah, the PLX was added to verify accuracy and I just never moved it but when I have my C6 pipe (cut by original owner) remade I will have a fitting placed there.

 

What about using one of those coupler tap's on the TB coupler? Should be easy enough, not sure how they hold up to boos though.

 

Must be an audi thing ... having people look into your engine bay and go BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

LOL typos are more common these days with my workload.

This is what I was referring to.

HR Quick-Tap Turbo/Boost/Vacuum Hose Barb Sorce [HRFTG-010] - $13.90 : Himni Racing, Turbocharger, Turbo, Garrett, Turbo Kit, GReddy, Mazda RX-7, HKS, Apexi, TiAL, TurboXS, TurboSmart, Flange, Turbonetics, Exhaust, Intercooler, ACT, Intake

 

Yeah that would work too.

 

I also have three different boost guages... not on purpose. One on the GB, a plx set up and one on the boost controler. I will set up my PLX and GB post throttle plate and apexi BC as close to the turbo as i can get.

 

Speaking of PLX, that POS stopped working today.

 

can you link me to where you bought the carbon wrap on your piping? is it adhesive?

sent from my droid DNA while gettin jiggy with your mom...big ***** style

 

Hey dude~! Neah i know it looks a bit like carbon but its not its lava mat heat shield. Its easy to work with but will leave you itchy if you dont wear gloves. I have it on all piping post intercooler and pre turbo and a few other places.

JEGS Lava Mat Heat Shield - Free Shipping on All Orders @ JEGS

 

thanks @hoss -05;

 

Update: Got my RB none resonated midpipe on. Car is not louder. The tone is a bit deeper. Also drove it into work for the first time in a year. I work on base and stalled in front of the guard. Yikes glad he did not ask questions.

 

nice
video would be nice. You guys need to make vids of shenanigans

 

Figured I would bump it for him since he doesn't log on much

 

Is that manifold available anywhere 9k ?

 

Yes in Singapore. But a machinist buddy of our is making an alternative that he designed with a separate vacuum block, etc. But it will be a while, he is moving and dealing with some personal stuff right now so it's on the back burner.

 

Got a link for it ............. I really hate that plastic thing . It's alway a dissappointment when someone wants to look at my turbo install with no turbo to look at .

 

No he doesn't have anything public as of yet. He does custom machine work on satellites and such so his skills are pretty amazing.

 

The one from Singapore is okay but required some machine work to get it perfect in terms of the mating surfaces, it was pretty rough. And even the grooves to use the stock gaskets would be better and something our friend did for another guy who has it and Hoss may go that route if he has any issues, but Sifu and Gregs have ran this without issue so it might be unnecessary.





His nitrous bottle mount,

 

There was a time when I was going to build a manifold out of ali tubing.
I never finished it but did make some flanges and a swedge tool to shape the tube ends. I wonder if anyone has an interest in these. They are about .75 thick and 6061.

 

That is similar to what he is doing actually. I can ask him if would be interested in them. This is a peak of what he is doing.

 

That's really not what I meant, Judging from the photos your machine shop friend could whip a set of these out over lunchtime. I don't know where the programs are for these anymore. It's not that hard if this is the way your going. The casting is alot nicer looking and less work once the tooling is done.
Problem with the Rx8 is there is no demand. Tooling pays for itself when it's a Chevy your building. But it has to be a labor of love to do it for the 8.
Not saying there isn't any love out there, just machine time costs.
I havem't been able to buy any CNC equipment with my love. I think there are some women out there who can but then they would have to love me in order to get it on my floor.