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05-13-2006, 11:02 AM
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Oh, that' s interesting about the airbags. O well, to late to go back now. And be careful if u buy a BOV on ebay. I thought I was buying the RS, since it was labeled as an RS w/ no pic, and I actually received a Type R in the mail!! Yea, it's a better BOV, but like Fanman said, nobody I've heard of is running enough boost to need one. Since it was available, we welded is on anyway. It's huge, but it shares the same flange as the type RS and S anyway if I ever get sick of it. So, moral of the story, be careful on Ebay!
05-13-2006, 11:46 AM
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Alright thanks for the tip. How long does the installation of the entire kit take? I'm going to do it my self, a local performance import shop wanted 1,600 for the installation.
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Just picked up 4 qt's of Royal Purple 5W20 motor oil (+ Napa oil filter), 2 gallons of Prestone coolant and a 12 oz bottle of Redline Water Wetter (Super Coolant) mixture.
Does my coolant quanity sound right? Do I need to pick up any other additive?
Does my coolant quanity sound right? Do I need to pick up any other additive?
05-13-2006, 08:48 PM
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The HKS SSQV BOV is by far the loudest BOV I've heard. Its a real neck-snapper!
I buy the RP oil by the case now. 4 qts is barely enough for a single change, and its not enough if you tilt the car like I do to get more out. Also, you need spares for topping-off between oil changes.
I buy the RP oil by the case now. 4 qts is barely enough for a single change, and its not enough if you tilt the car like I do to get more out. Also, you need spares for topping-off between oil changes.
05-14-2006, 01:09 AM
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Is this real? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GREDD...ayphotohosting
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Originally Posted by Bart!
Is this real? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GREDD...ayphotohosting
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Do you know if the Defi controller is required when using the Defi boost gauge? Is my warranty void if I had a turbo?
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If you get the Defi link series gauge you will need the controller, but for the other Defi boost gauges you do not need the link controller.
Yes, it will void your warranty... but some of us are still able to get warranty service. You just have to find a mod friendly dealer in your area. Nonetheless, if you are having issues created by the turbo... no dealer is going to touch it under warranty.
Yes, it will void your warranty... but some of us are still able to get warranty service. You just have to find a mod friendly dealer in your area. Nonetheless, if you are having issues created by the turbo... no dealer is going to touch it under warranty.
05-15-2006, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Bart!
Alright thanks for the tip. How long does the installation of the entire kit take? I'm going to do it my self, a local performance import shop wanted 1,600 for the installation.
You paid 20k+ for the car and another 3k for the turbo and your balking at 1600 for install? I don't get it. From your posts I've read here you seem somewhat inexperienced at this. I only hope for the sake of the car and new turbo kit that you re-think installing it yourself and have a qualified shop do it. Just my .02.
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$1600 is pricey. Most people have gotten it installed for around $1000. but let a competent mechanic handle it. Don't just drop it off at Billy Bob's garage because they want to charge you less to install it. You will be able to find competent mechanics for $1000-$1600 (& bad ones that charge $1600 and still do a **** job).
05-15-2006, 02:46 AM
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https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...17&postcount=7
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-major-horsepower-upgrades-93/air-flow-boost-check-valve-mazsport-89870/
i could go back, but will not...
you are way way over your head......
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https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-major-horsepower-upgrades-93/air-flow-boost-check-valve-mazsport-89870/
i could go back, but will not...
you are way way over your head......
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
You paid 20k+ for the car and another 3k for the turbo and your balking at 1600 for install? I don't get it. From your posts I've read here you seem somewhat inexperienced at this. I only hope for the sake of the car and new turbo kit that you re-think installing it yourself and have a qualified shop do it. Just my .02.
Anyways.
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05-15-2006, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Bart!
I didn't ask for your opinion, nor do I care about it.
05-15-2006, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Bart!
I didn't ask for your opinion, nor do I care about it. I'm not doing the install alone.. seriously don't ever reply to my threads, you too swoope. I'm asking you nicely.
Anyways.
Anyways.
I personally say go for it though. You'll learn alot and as long as you have a good mechanical aptitude, with the help of this forum you should be able to figure it out. Worst case you damage the turbo or have to tow it to the shop to finish it.
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Originally Posted by swoope
hey bart,
no problem, i guess the several pm i have sent you in the past helping you out were forgotten....
good luck!!!
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no problem, i guess the several pm i have sent you in the past helping you out were forgotten....
good luck!!!
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Stay away from the Greddy Type S BOV. They leak over time. I have had two of them and always revert to the stock bov since the Greddy leaks. Some buddies of my have the Type RS and it seems to do pretty well. The HKS SSQV is a great BOV. It can be loud but if you recirculate it you won't notice it. I would get a wideband O2 if you have the money for it. Never hurts to keep tabs on that A/F more so with a wankel.
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I don't mean to hijack this thread. But with the wankel putting out alot of heat as it is, and adding a turbo just adds to the fire, will the stock radiator be enough to cool that beast? Would a set of SPAL fans be needed?