Merc's Turbo Build
 

Well Greg's turbo came in and now off to all the work for installation. Unfortunately it is just hot outside, but the coming months will just get hotter. Better to start now than later. Forums have been great with all the information available to what the car has become today. Thank you all for all the great knowledge posted in these forums.

Part list in car:
Turbo Regulator
SOHM Adaptor
DX200 Fuel Pump
REmedy Oil PSI mod
REmedy Thermostat
REmedy High Flow Water Pump
BHR Coils
RX8Performance Cooling Fan Control Kit
RX8Performance ACS Twin
RX8Performance Turbo CAI
TurboXS Midpipe and Catback
PowerTrix Coilovers

Turbo & Accessories:
Greddy BNR Upgrade
Synapse BOV
Greddy Profec Type II
Prosport Oil PSI Gauge
Prosport Oil Temp Gauge
Prosport Water Temp Gauge
Prosport Fuel Pressure Gauge
Innovate LC-2 O2 Wideband
Streetglow Boost Gauge

18 Konigs 35 offset





Plans - Installation of the Greddy BNR Turbo @ 8-9 PSI on the 1.3L Rotary 13B Renesis.

Water/Oil Cooled Greddy BNR Upgraded Turbo

***---Installation Log---***
7-2-2013 - Powertrix Coilovers Installed

7-7-2013 - Lifted and front end removed.

7-8-2013 - Parts Removed - Battery and Battery Box & Tray; AEM Intake, Strut Bar; Air Control Valve and Pipe; Tranverse Member; Downpipe Support Bracket; Resonator; Intake Manifold; Throttle Body.

7-10-2013 - 7-11-203 - Headers Removed, Right Side Motor Mount Removed, Turbo Installed, Oil Feed Connected, Wastegate was a nightmare to get on, Downpipe Installed, Greddy Header Installed, Oil drained. There is almost no room to work in...

7-12-2013 - Coolant lines installed on Turbo, Feed connected to oil pan, intercooler installed, cold air intake installed

7-15-2013 - Ordered the Twin ACS Fan underskirt from RX8Performance to maintain coolant temps.

7-22-2013 - REmedy Oil PSI Mod Installed with Charge pipe arriving from RX8Performance.

8-24-2013 - Kane is helping with tune

8-30-2013 - Car is tuned at 4PSI - Awaiting more :)

9-12-2013 - Note, a 2.75 OD pipe is not friendly with turbo, in first backpressure was horrible, with a 3", have some back pressure in 1st but not as much.

Powertrix Coils Finished

Attachment 225191

Lifted and prep time.

Attachment 225192

Internals Stripped

Attachment 225193

Intake Manifold Removed.

Attachment 225194

Attachment 225195

Attachment 225196

Attachment 225197

Attachment 225198

Attachment 225199

Attachment 225200

Attachment 225201


3 Hours just to get the damn wastegate on.. Such a tight space to work in... These were the lifesavers.
Attachment 225202

Air Intake Installed

Attachment 225203

Intercooler Installed

Attachment 225204

Took the oil pan off to install MazSports Oil PSI mod, and looking at the discoloration on the seal, looks like there was a slight leak.

Attachment 225205

Cleaning was a pain, and the forums didn't help much about taking the pan off... Talked to Greg and he gave me some good insight, had the thing off in no time.

Attachment 225206

Another pic of an install I know, and yes next is to also clean up the engine area, as this pic is kind of embarassing compared to some of the nice engine areas on this forum. I am just glad my knuckles can take break for a moment.

Reserved 2

Looking great, I'm glad the turbo kit has gone to a good home!

Good luck with your build!

Out of curiosity, ever monitor your oil pressure? If so what where your peaks?

Hope it all comes together for you ...

Greg has been a great help on the install, the MM wastegate actuator is huge compared to the Greddy one, nearly had me pulling my hair out getting the thing to mount.

Once I get the car back together I will let you know.

Waited until I had everything apart before I installed it.

Ordered another part from Scott and it was the twin ACS fans. The coolant that will be running through the fans are to be connected and should help cool the coolant for the turbo quite well. Before setup I was in traffic and temps went to 209, want to try and bring those down.

Well REmedy Oil mod installed, now waiting on the gauge pod and should be moving on a ahead.

Have you had a chance to test the Powertrix Coils yet? I didn't know they made stuff for Mazda.

I drove around for a week before doing the turbo install, the handling is notable, I bought I believe the 11/7k setup. The adjustments are easy to make, and some people say the backs are harder to get to, but once the tire is off, its not so difficult especially with the jack pushing up on it, turns with no issue more a pain when they build up with junk.

I have to take out the rears as I thought I could reach the dampener adjusters with them installed but realized nope, not possible.

Loaded the MM FI base map and completed installing all the engine components back, and started her up. Next is to takes Greg's advice and spray the couplers with brake cleaner to double check that there are no vacuum leaks.

Any other good words of wisdom?

Attachment 225089

not sure putting the IC on an angle like that was a great idea . You should have a clear space under the IC for air to get to the Rad. unimpeded. You may not notice any issues until you start pushing it , I've been there ............................

I don't see a recirc tube, :nono:

Yeah, I was on a debate whether to do it or not, I have been reading different builds or thoughts on the forum, and it seems like they are all up in the air. Well 50/50 at least.

I am waiting for my ACS Twin Fans to arrive, I was hoping to see it If can lower it about an inch to scoop air to the radiator for more air. Was trying to avoid buying another CAI, hmm wonder if I can cut it so it runs horizontal above the bumper bar.

nice build. From what I have read you're going to want it recirculated...

50% of those builds are done wrong!

I wouldn't say wrong , just that those that go with VTA will have to suffer the consequences . A lot of guys do t that way and are fine with how it works out . I have tried it and couldn't stand it though.

Well thinking I can go kill 2 birds with one stone... I could sell my AEM CAI for 130ish on the forum, and pick up the same intake that Greg has with the recirculation bung welded on already from Scott.

This way the intercooler stands straight vs angled, and the recirc is connected. Whats the worst that happens, I no longer get the excessive heat coming from the intercooler and rad. Sounds like a plus, but to your point Brettus, I agree, with light driving it may be fine, but with drawing in cooler air it is a winning situation, especially when driving hard.

Good luck with your build. See if you can V mount the intercooler by laying it flat on the undertray and adding a divider to direct air to both components.

Sounds like a good idea, I am assuming your talking about the IC similar to Gregs setup on his new turbo. I am receiving Scott's ACS Twin under tray and will see how much room to do that type of setup.

Just seen an AEM CAI sell for 210 on the forums, I guess I will get a good chunk back. Great news.

Anything else from the peanut gallery on other mods I could quickly throw on before putting her back together? My new CAI will arrive next week, and parts should be arriving tomorrow "Fan control kit and the ACS", the CAI will correct the issue with the IC and the intake area, along with the recirc.

Hoping I can find time to get her tuned in August, but so far looking bad. Grad school beating me up and work has me going to Iowa the first week then Houston.