Ready to upgrade FI Need recommended set-up
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Here is a breakdown of my mods to give you an idea. Prices bellow does not include tax or labor costs.
GReddy aluminum oil pan - $280
GReddy SP2 catback exhaust - $700
Spec Stage 3+ clutch/flywheel (680ft/lbs capacity) - $1300
Mazsport Interceptor-X EMS - $1500
Mazsport Interceptor-X wideband kit - $450
Mazsport ignition solution - $600
GReddy aluminum oil pan - $280
GReddy SP2 catback exhaust - $700
Spec Stage 3+ clutch/flywheel (680ft/lbs capacity) - $1300
Mazsport Interceptor-X EMS - $1500
Mazsport Interceptor-X wideband kit - $450
Mazsport ignition solution - $600
I paid less than $700 for act's prolite flywheel, counterweight, and heavy duty clutch. You'll never see anything close to 680 lb/ft torque on a rx-8.
AEM Tru-Boost controller gauge - $345
AEM UEGO wideband o2 gauge - $350
AEM UEGO wideband o2 gauge - $350
#27
Yeah the prices I posted are MSRP. You could cut costs by finding better prices elsewhere.
The original owner is the one that installed that clutch. I have no clue why he would choose the stage3+
The original owner is the one that installed that clutch. I have no clue why he would choose the stage3+
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I read many posts saying that MT-90 feels notchy when cold. 50% MT-90 and 50% MTL mix seems like it might improve shifting when cold.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/transmission-oil-life-royal-purple-versus-redline-104730/
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#32
I'm a rp user who ended up grinding. I think the fact that I used rp is a coincidence more than anything else. The transmission was opened up and the gears look like brand new. The main shaft has play in it though, so replacement looks likely.
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I spent many hours reading about what fluid is best for our tranny. I have yet to read a negative post about RP 75w90.
I read many posts saying that MT-90 feels notchy when cold. 50% MT-90 and 50% MTL mix seems like it might improve shifting when cold.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=104730
I read many posts saying that MT-90 feels notchy when cold. 50% MT-90 and 50% MTL mix seems like it might improve shifting when cold.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=104730
I can't comment about the cold because it doesn't get that cold here. You can mix it with MTL like you mentioned though to improve cold-weather notchiness.
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Thanks for many comments. In short, should I go ahead and get GReddy turbo kit with minimum add-on such as BOV, catch tank, boost gauage? I checked the lead time for MM GReddy upgrade is around 4-6 weeks...Please advise.
#35
Go for it!
You can get the GReddy turbo kit for less $$$ and progressively upgrade the kit as time goes on. Allot less harsh on your wallet that way.
Get the AEM Tru-boost gauge because it's also a boost controller. I would say a wideband gauge is more important.
You can get the GReddy turbo kit for less $$$ and progressively upgrade the kit as time goes on. Allot less harsh on your wallet that way.
Get the AEM Tru-boost gauge because it's also a boost controller. I would say a wideband gauge is more important.
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Here is my list:
GReddy turbo kit w/EMU $3300
GReddy RS BOV $178
GReddy oil catch tank $84
AEM Tru Boost Gauge $300
AEM Uego 6 in 1 Gauge $290
Anything else?
GReddy turbo kit w/EMU $3300
GReddy RS BOV $178
GReddy oil catch tank $84
AEM Tru Boost Gauge $300
AEM Uego 6 in 1 Gauge $290
Anything else?
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nice thread, sub'ed
I am currently trying to price out a turbo setup as well... Will probably go Greddy turbo and then replace with the MM upgrade once that fails.
For a street-driven car, how important is an upgraded radiator / oil pan?
I am currently trying to price out a turbo setup as well... Will probably go Greddy turbo and then replace with the MM upgrade once that fails.
For a street-driven car, how important is an upgraded radiator / oil pan?
#41
I haven't bothered upgrading my radiator yet.
The oil pan upgrade gives you something like a half quart more oil, which means more cooling capacity since 30% of your engine is cooled by oil.
The main reason why I did the greddy oil pan upgrade is so that I can drain my oil without disconnecting the oil return line. The greddy pan has 2 oil drains, so one for turbo, the other one you can install a fumoto valve You can of course tap your OEM pan, but I'd rather just get the upgraded pan for $250.
The oil pan upgrade gives you something like a half quart more oil, which means more cooling capacity since 30% of your engine is cooled by oil.
The main reason why I did the greddy oil pan upgrade is so that I can drain my oil without disconnecting the oil return line. The greddy pan has 2 oil drains, so one for turbo, the other one you can install a fumoto valve You can of course tap your OEM pan, but I'd rather just get the upgraded pan for $250.
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I haven't bothered upgrading my radiator yet.
The oil pan upgrade gives you something like a half quart more oil, which means more cooling capacity since 30% of your engine is cooled by oil.
The main reason why I did the greddy oil pan upgrade is so that I can drain my oil without disconnecting the oil return line. The greddy pan has 2 oil drains, so one for turbo, the other one you can install a fumoto valve You can of course tap your OEM pan, but I'd rather just get the upgraded pan for $250.
The oil pan upgrade gives you something like a half quart more oil, which means more cooling capacity since 30% of your engine is cooled by oil.
The main reason why I did the greddy oil pan upgrade is so that I can drain my oil without disconnecting the oil return line. The greddy pan has 2 oil drains, so one for turbo, the other one you can install a fumoto valve You can of course tap your OEM pan, but I'd rather just get the upgraded pan for $250.
So theoretically the distilled "safe" greddy setup would be something like
- greddy kit + fixes
- management (my pref would be EMU personally)
- BOV (mysql, that one you were giving rave reviews looks pretty cool, how much was it?)
- guages + wideband
Oh! How about exhaust? Does anyone run a turbo with the stock exhaust? I was thinking of putting in a high flow cat but leave the stock catback?
To the OP: you never mentioned what your desired power level is. That will pretty much determine whether the greddy is enough for you or if you have to aim higher for a kit (and budget!!)
#44
If the GReddy kit gets boring then you know it's time to upgrade to the GT3071R turbo.
mysql's BOV is very cool. I wonder how it would compare to the GReddy TypeRS with the anti-stall module.
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me...egory_Code=BCS
mysql's BOV is very cool. I wonder how it would compare to the GReddy TypeRS with the anti-stall module.
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me...egory_Code=BCS
#45
I had the greddy type-s, and the turboxs rfl bov before. The rfl sounds the best, but it can't compare to the synchronic bov.
#46
The Professor
Lol, thats exactly why you are using the $1600 Mazsport interceptor X.
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#48
The Professor
It's $200 shipped from geoff@titanmotorsports.com
I had the greddy type-s, and the turboxs rfl bov before. The rfl sounds the best, but it can't compare to the synchronic bov.
I had the greddy type-s, and the turboxs rfl bov before. The rfl sounds the best, but it can't compare to the synchronic bov.
#49
The Professor
Yes, it can be run with the greddy blue EMU perfectly fine if you want 30 hp over stock
#50
Do you even understand that blue != emu, and they don't sell blue kits anymore?
Don't get me started about your stats. GReddy kits were out before anything else. Given 2+ years after everything has been figured out, of course there's less issues now than in the past.