MY Esmeril turbo kit DYNO results
07-18-2008, 05:34 PM
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I'll snap his neck.
Get the new engine, sell all your aftermarket parts, sell the car if you aren't upside down on the loan, and work on getting yourself out of debt. This car is just putting you deeper in the hole every day.
07-18-2008, 06:58 PM
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VIDEO 
30 - 147 MPH in ~13 seconds.
30 - 147 MPH in ~13 seconds.
There are no light trees, and no staging lines. No accurate form of measurement of speed, nor anything that can be taken as concrete evidence in the form of some sort of "base-line."
I'm not saying these kits don't perform, I'm just saying there is little proof that they do. what you showed me is hardly the kind of proof anyone serious about dropping coin on a kit with intentions of using it sole for performance basis.
Most people with RX8s who have turbo kits just have them because they'd feel embarrassed to buy the exhaust BOV simulators from ebay. That and they might need a little more help accelerating past Accords merging onto the freeway.
07-18-2008, 07:20 PM
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I can't believe you even posted that in response to my statement.
There are no light trees, and no staging lines. No accurate form of measurement of speed, nor anything that can be taken as concrete evidence in the form of some sort of "base-line."
I'm not saying these kits don't perform, I'm just saying there is little proof that they do. what you showed me is hardly the kind of proof anyone serious about dropping coin on a kit with intentions of using it sole for performance basis.
Most people with RX8s who have turbo kits just have them because they'd feel embarrassed to buy the exhaust BOV simulators from ebay. That and they might need a little more help accelerating past Accords merging onto the freeway.
There are no light trees, and no staging lines. No accurate form of measurement of speed, nor anything that can be taken as concrete evidence in the form of some sort of "base-line."
I'm not saying these kits don't perform, I'm just saying there is little proof that they do. what you showed me is hardly the kind of proof anyone serious about dropping coin on a kit with intentions of using it sole for performance basis.
Most people with RX8s who have turbo kits just have them because they'd feel embarrassed to buy the exhaust BOV simulators from ebay. That and they might need a little more help accelerating past Accords merging onto the freeway.
there are VERY FEW folks that have this turbo right now. and i doubt you'll see MM rushing to the strip to see what he can lay down just to sell this stuff. its a liability to sell it for what it CAN DO. its beng sold under the pretences of it WILL DO XXXXX, anything more than that, your on your own.....
i also think that most of the targeted market is smart enough to figure out on their own what COULD be done with the turbo in terms of power/times/etc
07-18-2008, 07:26 PM
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WTF LOUIE.
Sorry to hear it bro... Sounds like this is going to force you to part out your car and if you get the new engine under warranty it may work out all the better for you in the long run.
Sorry to hear it bro... Sounds like this is going to force you to part out your car and if you get the new engine under warranty it may work out all the better for you in the long run.
07-18-2008, 07:40 PM
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Thanks for the concern bro...yea im hoping this works out for the best...i pray it is lol...
07-18-2008, 07:54 PM
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Finally Boosted!!!!!!!
Man Louie that really sucks! I was hoping to make it up your way in the next month or so, hang out, and take our cars for a little spin. Let me know if you need any help with anything!
07-18-2008, 09:13 PM
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shhhh wtf..................
no, mine didn't make it,,,,,,,unfortunately I blew the engine while not completely installing my turbo
it was fun though
/sarcasm
no, mine didn't make it,,,,,,,unfortunately I blew the engine while not completely installing my turbo
it was fun though
/sarcasm
07-18-2008, 10:42 PM
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Sorry to hear it man.
TO ALL: This is a fairly good example of how far this engine can go as-is. I'm no expert but I would recommend against pushing it farther than this.
TO ALL: This is a fairly good example of how far this engine can go as-is. I'm no expert but I would recommend against pushing it farther than this.
07-18-2008, 11:59 PM
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there are VERY FEW folks that have this turbo right now. and i doubt you'll see MM rushing to the strip to see what he can lay down just to sell this stuff. its a liability to sell it for what it CAN DO. its beng sold under the pretences of it WILL DO XXXXX, anything more than that, your on your own.....
i also think that most of the targeted market is smart enough to figure out on their own what COULD be done with the turbo in terms of power/times/etc
i also think that most of the targeted market is smart enough to figure out on their own what COULD be done with the turbo in terms of power/times/etc
It is standard practice to show proof of what your product is capable of in the rear world. No one cares about dynos, they are only good for tuning and there are too many variables to use them as the end all tale.
You take aproduct, you slap it on a car, you see improvements in acceleration, speed, longevity, power band, etc.
Best place is a drag strip, if you do drive train and suspension mods, best place is a track. (of course mixing them both is nice)
This is just how it has been for.. I don't know, EVER?
07-19-2008, 12:15 AM
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You have obviously never produced a kit, a service or a product for a serious car community...
It is standard practice to show proof of what your product is capable of in the rear world. No one cares about dynos, they are only good for tuning and there are too many variables to use them as the end all tale.
You take aproduct, you slap it on a car, you see improvements in acceleration, speed, longevity, power band, etc.
Best place is a drag strip, if you do drive train and suspension mods, best place is a track. (of course mixing them both is nice)
It is standard practice to show proof of what your product is capable of in the rear world. No one cares about dynos, they are only good for tuning and there are too many variables to use them as the end all tale.
You take aproduct, you slap it on a car, you see improvements in acceleration, speed, longevity, power band, etc.
Best place is a drag strip, if you do drive train and suspension mods, best place is a track. (of course mixing them both is nice)
And, should you ever find yourself producing a system yourself (or, at minimum, understanding the dynamics of marketing), you can make whatever mistakes you like.
07-19-2008, 07:23 AM
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Dude , bro.. i feel real sorry for you. Did you have to pay someone to take off the turbos and revert back to stock? Or what? Hope things work out , so what is the safe zone for most turbo kits? Seems like anything passed 300whp is pushing it