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RotoRocks Remote Turbo Stage II

Old Feb 5, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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I have a number in mind. ;-)
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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Nelson,
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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shoot please shoot pmme
+1+1+1+1 please boss
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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+1+1+1+1 please boss
ill take one too if you dont mind
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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It is beginning to take shape. :-)



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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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looking sik, so so sik
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Old Feb 8, 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.

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Old Feb 9, 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?
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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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:










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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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rotorocks im not exactly fi savy, could you please explain what a remote turbo system is?
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by snipaz2420
rotorocks im not exactly fi savy, could you please explain what a remote turbo system is?
It is located outside of the engine bay.
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Old Feb 9, 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.....

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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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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.
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Ok, the turbo piece is done

Tomorrow it goes into the car!!!



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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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am going next
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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this is one of those threads that costs me at least an hour just catching up, but boy is it worth it.. subscribed
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Old Feb 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.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Congrats!
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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wooot!! i cant wait to see the final result !
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by rotorocks
I was riding all day today, so after going back and forth for a bit, I let her have it. I have yet never felt her pull so hard. there is no end to it. all the way up keeps on pulling harder and harder.

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this paragraph needs to be kept in context .

otherwise

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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Brettus
this paragraph needs to be kept in context .

otherwise
Damn it! Made me read my original post like 2 times before I figured it out.
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Old Feb 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.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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good job man
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