yes but his engine is built for boost so he can crank it up to 15 psi to be a dyno queen for an hour and hit 400.

 

Looks like a some progress was made since version 1, but unfortunately it seems many of the issues experienced still remain. Not surprising, though, given what Elliot emailed to me back in May during my build:

"Its hard to commit to a timeframe when I really have no idea what all it takes, I haven't done this before."

 

Yeah unfortunately there are few straight shooters in this industry and very little quality control and pride in craftsmanship. I hope you get your issues resolved. If and when you do, if you need help with the install don't hesitate to contact us.

Am I really an ******* for expecting a $7,000.00 + kit to be well thought out and manufactured well down to the finer details?

 

Not at all, IMHO. I had the same expectations. There are cheaper kits out there, which, from what we have found, are likely better for the money. I went this kit because I was told he was the best. I should have done some digging for myself and asked for references on the low-mount.

 

I plumbed mine post turbo on the C6 charge pipe with no check valve... No problems whatsoever.

Excellent

 

References would be tough since you were the first. Or were you? It's a mystery.

The main components of this kit are all their and are well done. It should perform well. I do think there will be long term issues with certain parts of it but only time will tell. I hope I am wrong. The issues with this "kit" can be easily resolved by a competent fabricator but I still think poor quality control is an issue and every one of these kits will present their own individual issues due to that.

 

I have my jet air plumed right by my throttle body no check vavle, works great, mixes gas good like it should...

 

Yeah the Turblown "kit" doesn't have a nipple on the TB pipe either. I think either way is fine.

 

Bottom line low mount is a no no.

 

Appreciate the offer. I got it in and running once already back in June so I don't anticipate any major problems getting it back in, IF I ever get parts back. Right now that is the big IF. After I made a big stink on the forum (which he could have avoided if he just took care of things in the first place) Elliot said he would fix the brace issue and plumbing around the battery for me, like he did for Hoss, and gave me a list of parts to send him. It was basically all the major components of the kit. He estimated 4 weeks turn around time. He signed for the parts on 8/2/2012. Still waiting...

 

Nah it just needs some SARXING up (outsourcing ) to work.

 

Dude... If you come by tonight you will see a coupler that will last about the 70 mile trip home. lol...

 

It does work ok there but I way prefer it in the intake because , post turbo ,it will bypass air at part throttle and this in-turn delays entry into open loop (closed loop exit throttle) and can cause a lean condition . Also makes that hose blow off (if not well clamped) as many have experienced.

 

Thanks for the heads up. you can bet that bad boy will be clamped down tight.

 

Good build was just interested in over low mount kits that are around we had a custom kit made by rocky at Pac performance in sydney on a rhd rx8 for tarmac rally championship for mazda Australia have a look on youtube, it had gt35 e85 and 530 rwhp and quiet reliable iv now moved to the UK for work and will do an nice rx8 as they are so cheap overhere ow and my shipped goodies have arrived for the car

 

Was that RX-8 powered by a Renesis?

 

i dont have no stinking jet air..........

 

That is because you are the man! Also your boost comes on much sooner. I think over all jet air will help but but not as much as stock and not as little as you. Anytime I am not in boost I like the idea of Jet air doing it job.

 

Yes Renisis engine

 

A 500HP + Renesis? No way. Link?

 

ROCKY JOINS MAZDA MOTORSPORT TEAM FOR TARGA TASMANIA
Link to what I could find, need more info.

 

Do you think it has anything to do with using E85? I remember some import drag cars using it a few years ago and getting away with a lot more boost than usual on the same build.

 

So the downpipe and midpipe mated very well. Also my Huge WG and dump tube fit right over the crossmember with zero fitment issues. I was even able to point the WG dump tube slightly toward the ground.

 

Good progress! Got any pics?

 

Have a whole pic thread.

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...thread-237728/