Racer X-8

Funny... same here

rxeightr

Hang in there all....Hymee is currently heading back to his homeland, and will soon return his attention to this project.

I was able to spend a few hours yesterday with Hymee here in Alabama, and let's just say the process of bringing his supercharger to market is carefully being executed through a series of very calculated steps.

He has hooked himself up with some very knowledgable & experienced people. Rest assured, when this hits the market, it will perform as advertised.

lafrad

I am really pleased to see Hymee using the Autorotor That style of supercharger just makes the most sense to me.
The question I have is: is the entire Variable Length plenum getting yanked? all the effects of different length runners and ports opening and closing going away? Its hard for me to believe that the supercharger will nullify all the positive effects the longer runners and tuning valves give...
if they aren't thought to be used, what will the computer think when the electronics aren't there to change thigns? Is there anyway to make use of those RPM-specific signals?

Hymee

iTrader: (1)

Just a sort update...

Prior to our time on the engine dyno cell, we have to get certain parts designed and manufactured. This is what is happening right now. This includes things like pulley shafts being turned up, fabrication of brackets, CNC parts related to the intercooler and a whole host of other bits.

We are planning on taking 2 6-port Renesis engines with us. One will probably have some internals "improved", and the other will probably remain stock. I can't wait until we get something running on the dyno!

As for the question on the intake runners. At this stage the alloy part of the runners will stay - this is the bit where all the 2/4/6 port valving takes place. The plastic manifold that sits on top will go. It doesn't do anthing related to valving, but it does determine the length of the runners to some extent. If the question is indeed about the airbox and the VFAD - there will necessarily be some changes between the air box and the MAF / TB / blower. What exactly it will end up looking like will happen when we do our packaging after the engine dyno tests.

Thanks all for your patience.

Cheers,
Hymee.

davefzr

How far along is this project percentage wise?

Is this something that you will be offering to the public world wide (since your in Aus.) or is this more of a side project for now.... ??

Hymee

iTrader: (1)

1. Somewhat less than 100%

2. Yes - that is what I hope to do.

Cheers,
Hymee.

davefzr

It seems like there will be quite a few systems on the market at the same time...

Pettit - December
Blitz - December
SSR - Who knows

I think i'll wait and see what you produce as well.... Omicrom seems to be behind you as well as many other well respected board members.

Synergy RX-8

Hymee........Your Amazing

RotorGeek

Are you planning on porting and polishing the intake??

lafrad

cool, so the 2/4/6 port thing will still be "in place". If the stock airbox has to be replaced, so be it

and I have come to enjoy the company of Australians. Our company is based out of Milwaukee and Sydney.... so I get to deal with the "criminals" all the time

Hopefully when I am down under in december, i will be able to take trip to brisbane, swim the reefs and inspect supercharges

Omicron

I am indeed. :D

Hymee

iTrader: (1)

- Right back at ya! :D

davefzr

Your out of control man.. I cant wait to see this...

Please dont be like the other companies out there..

well.. nevermind... I was going to say.. please dont be like the other companies and not share any information with us at all... but you havent.. and have done the complete opposite...

We appreciate all your work... and love the updates.. as you probably know...

RotorGeek

Like Ali G would say NICCEE!! :D

lafrad

*bump*


any updates of of late?

Hymee

iTrader: (1)

OK - I suppose it is a week since my last update.

Work has continued with the design and manufacture of some bracketry / plumbing / pulley adaptors etc.

Still on schedule for the engine dyno testing with a couple of engines during the early part of November. I can't wait.

Cheers,
Hymee.

Aoshi Shinomori

You're seriously still considering building this lousy contraption? I was counting on you to make the plastic axial flow unit, this one is junk :p . Haha I'm just playing. Anyway it's good to know you're right on schedule, I can't wait to see your results.

Hymee

iTrader: (1)

Mate,

As long as your playing with yourself, and not me

Cheers,
Hymee.

Omicron

List should read:

Pettit: Currently available!
Blitz: December
SSR: Who knows, but soon probably
Sunflower/ATI-Procharger: December or sooner.

davefzr

Oh yeah? I know your fairly close to this project.. can you share any more details about it? That sucks about Pettit doesnt it..... I bet they are pissed about the review haha.. Maybe Hymee will beat them all to market starting last....

We'll see.

Hymee

iTrader: (1)

Where is that review??

davefzr

Right here....

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-major-horsepower-upgrades-93/motortrend-review-pettit-sc-40803/

I know you wont make the same mistake as they did..

Getting with a major publication before the product is fully tested and have them bashing the hell out of it..

Not very good PR now is it....

Hymee

iTrader: (1)

A mistake - What is that ???

Thanks for the link. I will study it well.

Cheers,
Hymee.

Aoshi Shinomori

I don't think that this question has been asked, but I could be wrong. Am I correct in saying that you are located in Austrailia? I think you are as it says in your little info section. But anyway, hypothetically someone has a problem with their system and needs to send it back for repair or whatnot(not that a superior system such as yours would need repair :p ). I assume your partner in crime is also down under so the company's home is their and we would need to send it there. Is there a chance that you might set up a small shop somewhere in the states? I am only asking this because of the high shipping costs from here to Austrailia not to mention it is not a small object, as well as a lengthy shipping time. Any answers would be greatly appreciated, and I am really looking forward to your results.

Cheers,
Andy.

P.S. I only stole your signature closing because for some reason it made me feel good or something. Don't take it personally haha.

Lock & Load

This could be a rumour but i heard Hymee and Dr Phil and associates are setting up a company called ....Mc Hymees..... this is to be a franchised arm of the Hymee Enhanced group which is going worldwide in its efforts to support its customer base once his range of products relating to the RX8 are released . :D

Applications forms for the interested parties in the Mc Hymee franchises will be forwarded in due time .

cheers
michael