olddragger

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dude you need to educate yourself a little more.
You are right that one should be cautious in putting fi on an engine. But you do have some basic misunderstandings.
None of us was born knowing----so study.
OD

bse50

Show me some data to back what you're saying up please.
The turbo backpressure\heat debate was started by a company that sells superchargers instead of turbos. It falls in the marketing category.

It is true that you can produce more gasses than the ports can exhaust, it is true that hot spots may deform the side plates and cause engine damage. What flow is needed to achieve that though? Way more than what a t618z is capable of, trust me.
Being a parrot makes anybody sound like a broken record after a while.

ctlums

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Haters will be haters. I realize that dependability may be something I sacrifice, and I would definitely love to build from a fresh and brand new platform, but welcome to reality, I am in the military, I dont make enough to do that. So I found a kit that I could afford. If I blow this wankel, I will rebuild, thats just how it goes. Cross that bridge when I come to it.

Amihov

I hope it works out well for you.
Good luck with the turbo.

ctlums

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Thanks

olddragger

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no man--no hating here.
you can build an fi rx8 and have reliability and good gas mileage.
Just get the way to do this down before you start.
od

ctlums

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Absolutely, this is a fun project and I intend to keep it that way. I have gotten some great information from you guys off of here and your suggestions have massive impact on what I do, as long as they are tested and sound. I appreciate criticizm whether it is good or bad. How else would I learn anything? However, with that said, I choose simply to ignore the nay-sayers that from time to time I run into, I dont think they have poor intentions (some do) but simply looking at something negatively is not constructive, it doesnt help me get to where I want to be.

I tend to be inclined take Brettus' advice frequently, at least when he posts I get to see those amazing ta ta's. MM is kinda like the rotary god, most people never get to see him, but he is the all knowing... I assign roles for everyone. Bottom line, I respect everyones opinion. Some more than others, but everything is a learning experience. I am addicted to my little wankel, but that does not make me knowledgeable. I am not afraid to say that most on this forum have leaps and bounds more knowledge on the 8, I seek that wisdom.

callan

Good luck with your build!
Stoked to hear about it when you're done!

olddragger

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I dont have a turbo but I have ran the SC for a few years.
If I can be of help--i will be glad to share what I have experienced. Just shout out?
OD

ctlums

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I appreciate it! Even though it wont really be anything special. Nothing like a zoom zoom with a turbo!

ctlums

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VERY appreciated...I suppose this stuff seems like childs play to many of you, I feel like a toddler trying to do algebra...slightly better attention span but you get my point. I still have a month and a half before I get back to the states to but I assure you, there will be frequent ridonculous questions.

The rx8 club is like AA for rotary junkies, I love it! The best part is that nobody is trying to get you to quit!

callan

Understandable, but even if youre not doing a crazy 3 rotor giant turbo engine, im more interested in your build because it falls under the category of something I may do in the future. (hopefully next summer) since my car is paid off and tax return is justtttt around the corner.

Again,
Good luck!

Cal