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RotoRocks Remote Turbo Stage II
02-08-2008, 08:03 AM
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I little marketing plug 
I was doing some research, and talking with a couple of vendors for the past couple of days, and as a result I want to expand the system functionality.
When the product is released, it will come out in different configurations depending on the customers needs. Different sized turbos (with T70 obviously being the king), Cat option, and different Intercooling setups too.
Stay tuned. Were getting closer.
I was doing some research, and talking with a couple of vendors for the past couple of days, and as a result I want to expand the system functionality.
When the product is released, it will come out in different configurations depending on the customers needs. Different sized turbos (with T70 obviously being the king), Cat option, and different Intercooling setups too.
Stay tuned. Were getting closer.
Last edited by rotorocks; 02-08-2008 at 09:28 AM.
02-09-2008, 09:50 AM
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Options are always great, seems like your product is gonna be a great kit. Good luck with finishing it up, its definitely gonna be a very unique kit. Are you planning to sell it as a vendor like Greddy or Esmeril or are you going to sell a limited amount for maybe a limited amount of time?
02-09-2008, 09:26 PM
#210
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Almost ready for a test drive!
Worked all day today.
fitted the system, yet again. Finalized waistgate installation, begun pre intercooler piping.
What's left is to weld in the O2 sensor bong, finish the exhaust pipe (weld in the cat, and the exhaust flange), connect the intercooler, connect the oil lines.
I (yet again) screwed up welding the waistgate to the main dump pipe.
Got my weld going quite clean, but while was welding the thin stainless dump pipe, I forgot to switch the welder to less power, and as a result, before I even realized, burned a couple of decent size holes in the pipe. had to then put a load of weld to seal the holes, and yet again use the grinder to make it look at least somewhat presentable.
For now, the air filter will stay as it is on the pics, untill I figure out a way to run a wide enough (3") intake pipe up into the engine bay. So far, I just don't have any aluminum tubing to play with. Just some bits and pieces from last install, which is not enough. Because of that, I will keep the after-intercooler side as it is currently, but will be replacing everything within the next month or so.
Here are some pics:
fitted the system, yet again. Finalized waistgate installation, begun pre intercooler piping.
What's left is to weld in the O2 sensor bong, finish the exhaust pipe (weld in the cat, and the exhaust flange), connect the intercooler, connect the oil lines.
I (yet again) screwed up welding the waistgate to the main dump pipe.
Got my weld going quite clean, but while was welding the thin stainless dump pipe, I forgot to switch the welder to less power, and as a result, before I even realized, burned a couple of decent size holes in the pipe. had to then put a load of weld to seal the holes, and yet again use the grinder to make it look at least somewhat presentable.
For now, the air filter will stay as it is on the pics, untill I figure out a way to run a wide enough (3") intake pipe up into the engine bay. So far, I just don't have any aluminum tubing to play with. Just some bits and pieces from last install, which is not enough. Because of that, I will keep the after-intercooler side as it is currently, but will be replacing everything within the next month or so.
Here are some pics:
Last edited by rotorocks; 02-09-2008 at 09:38 PM.
02-09-2008, 09:44 PM
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02-09-2008, 09:45 PM
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STS pioneered them -
http://www.ststurbo.com/
In the RX-8, the muffler itself is huge, so there is a lot of available room for a turbo.....
S
http://www.ststurbo.com/
In the RX-8, the muffler itself is huge, so there is a lot of available room for a turbo.....
S
02-09-2008, 09:57 PM
#214
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Well, the system I am building now, is not exactly "remote". The turbo is not farther from the engine than it is on Mazsport system, or Esmeril. It is still outside of the engine bay, however, and below the oil level, which makes it fall into the category of "Remote". I however prefer to call this one "The G Spot" Turbo. 
02-12-2008, 04:53 PM
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OK, turbo is in, and running.
Bad things: There are 2 bugs, that I need to sort out.
1) need to weld a 90 turbo elbow to the turbine outlet, while cutting off about 1" off in order to gain the necessary clearance. It is hanging too low.
2) need to get the car on the lift, and shuffle around the downpipe.
I was tired and impatient when I was finishing it, and thus the punishment. the cat comes in contact with the body, and causes the noise to transfer inside the cabin, making it uncomfortable to drive.
Good things: It is freakin' unbelievable!
Even when not in boost, the car feels much stronger because of the better flow!
I was riding all day today, so after going back and forth for a bit, I let her have it at 9PSI. I have yet never felt my car pull so hard. It just keeps making power through the rpm as if there is no end to it. all the way up keeps on pulling harder and harder.
Now to the debugging stage.
I will drive it around, work, home... and fix stuff as it comes about.
the entire construction appears to be very solid. No leaks, of any kind, so hopefully no issues will occur.
Bad things: There are 2 bugs, that I need to sort out.
1) need to weld a 90 turbo elbow to the turbine outlet, while cutting off about 1" off in order to gain the necessary clearance. It is hanging too low.
2) need to get the car on the lift, and shuffle around the downpipe.
I was tired and impatient when I was finishing it, and thus the punishment. the cat comes in contact with the body, and causes the noise to transfer inside the cabin, making it uncomfortable to drive.
Good things: It is freakin' unbelievable!
Even when not in boost, the car feels much stronger because of the better flow!
I was riding all day today, so after going back and forth for a bit, I let her have it at 9PSI. I have yet never felt my car pull so hard. It just keeps making power through the rpm as if there is no end to it. all the way up keeps on pulling harder and harder.
Now to the debugging stage.
I will drive it around, work, home... and fix stuff as it comes about.
the entire construction appears to be very solid. No leaks, of any kind, so hopefully no issues will occur.
02-13-2008, 07:47 AM
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Made me read my original post like 2 times before I figured it out.
02-13-2008, 09:06 AM
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By the way, for those who are skeptical about having the intake positioned so low and drawing in water, please note where the intake is located right now. ^^
Also take a look at the weather I was driving in. (Pic. below) Nasty. Water everywhere... no issues whatsoever.
Another positive thing I have noticed is that the heat from the manifold and the turbo, does not transfer onto the car body at all. The cup holders no longer serve as drink warmers.
Also take a look at the weather I was driving in. (Pic. below) Nasty. Water everywhere... no issues whatsoever.
Another positive thing I have noticed is that the heat from the manifold and the turbo, does not transfer onto the car body at all. The cup holders no longer serve as drink warmers.
Last edited by rotorocks; 02-13-2008 at 09:57 AM.
