The Turblown Turbo System Differences
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For those that don't know, a few pictures might help :)
1st and foremost is the turbo manifold; Log style vs our tubular merge collected unit. A lot faster spool up, and more power everywhere, especially in the high rpms, even at low boost pressures. Right angle bends like pictured are terrible for flow, we also don't cheat the entrance to the turbo which basically mimics a on-center turbine housing( We've 600rpm difference in spool time from just swapping tan-gentile to an on-center turbine housing). 2nd is the Hardlines, pretty staight forward. You don't have to worry about anything cooking here. Other kits have lines physically touching 1700+ F degree parts. We hardline both the radiator lines, heater core lines, and turbo cooling lines. Even the oil drain return is very close to the turbo manifold. If any of these lines break you're engine will be toast before you realize what is happening. 3rd we use Garrett Intercooler Cores, and Tial Wastegates/Bovs, no knock offs or ebay parts. Garrett cores produce lower air temps, proven fact. The colder the air, the higher your air density. Air density is the key to power. We can also tuck the intercooler farther back if you live in CA or just want to be stealth. We also don't use any 90 degree couplers, all connections are straight connections which if setup correctly won't blow off. 4th we use a flex connection at the end of our downpipe, and no two piece vband connections which always leak. We can also install as many o2 or egt bungs as you like in both the downpipe and turbo manifold. 5th we hand fit everything on a chassis in house, this ensure the best possible fitment. Nothing is made from Jigs alone. 6th Our turbo system works great with any Mass Air flow sensor based ECU like the CObb AP, and its setup draw through just like OEM. We have since changed our intake track and it works flawlessly. We also use a bosch style recirc blow off valve that is necessary for a MAF setup. We also install an o2 bung in the turbo manifold for the necessary quicker response when using the Cobb's o2 feedback system. 7th All the turbos we sell are water cooled, we don't use oil coolant only turbos on rotaries. Garrett says the turbo will last 30% longer with just adding water cooling. From years of experience rebuilding turbos, I completely agree. We can also put on whatever turbo you want, do you want just a quick spooling 300rwhp? Choose a GT3076R, or do you want 550+rwhp? We can do up to a Gt42R frame. 8th We are always pushing the envelope, making each system better than the previous. We are also now able to turbo the S2 cars properly( no check engine lights, everything works like OEM(dash, etc etc)). And once again we hold the known* record for highest RWHP Rx-8s( using the OEM Rotary engine). Will update with more photos.. |
Turblown Rocks. That is all.
I do like the "*" after known, however. lol |
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Now we just need to see some of the S2 owners head over to the deep end of pool and hangout with the cool kids :cool:
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"Due to fitment constraints of the RX-8 chassis, this turbo system requires premixing of injected fuel with two stroke oil as well as relocation of the battery. In addition we highly recommend a Cobb AccessPORT ECU upgrade with a custom MazdaManiac calibration. "
is that due to the OMP? |
Originally Posted by mavictb
(Post 4141895)
"Due to fitment constraints of the RX-8 chassis, this turbo system requires premixing of injected fuel with two stroke oil as well as relocation of the battery. In addition we highly recommend a Cobb AccessPORT ECU upgrade with a custom MazdaManiac calibration. "
is that due to the OMP? If you really cannot live with doing premix I can make a turbo manifold to fit, however you will have to purchase a heatshield for the OMP($199 extra). Turbo might spool a tick slower also as I will have to put more bends into the manifold. |
9th E-X-C-E-L-L-E-N-T customer service/satisfaction... ;)
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Originally Posted by pdxhak
(Post 4141892)
Now we just need to see some of the S2 owners head over to the deep end of pool and hangout with the cool kids :cool:
Originally Posted by mavictb
(Post 4141895)
"In addition we highly recommend a Cobb AccessPORT ECU upgrade with a custom calibration by Kane or any number of other people. "
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Ooooh totally doing this next year ..... Stay tuned, Elliot :D
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Originally Posted by Turblown
(Post 4141899)
Yes the OMP is just too close to the 1700 degree turbo manifold. If you look at the 2nd photo attached above, the OMP in one of our competitors turbo kits is actually touching the turbo manifold. Great recipe for disaster see as its a $1500+ unit to replace, not to mention it you will probably have to take over half the turbo kit off just to get to it.
If you really cannot live with doing premix I can make a turbo manifold to fit, however you will have to purchase a heatshield for the OMP($199 extra). Turbo might spool a tick slower also as I will have to put more bends into the manifold. |
Originally Posted by AAaF
(Post 4143537)
Would it be an idea to locate OMP somewhere else, and let it sip from a external reservoir?
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Hummm. Hey what is the life span for a built motor with one of these setups being that it is tuned correctly.
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it seems to me it would make more sense to make a new engine mount that will allow the OMP to stay in place with a shield yet also allow the manifold to fit through there too. There seems to be plenty of room except the OE mount was not built in mind with multiple exhaust tubes passing through there in the forward direction.
When are you going to offer the ultimate mid-mount setup? |
Thats a good point when i had mounted the race roots driver engine mount it opened up a lot of room on the side which i liked so much, but it just wasn't so user friendly for the driver side for what i had going on.
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Originally Posted by sauceyI986
(Post 4143804)
Hummm. Hey what is the life span for a built motor with one of these setups being that it is tuned correctly.
I do however have 60,000 miles on a single turbo FD engine I built 9 years ago :cool: I have seen lower rwhp turbo Rx-8 engines last 30K+ miles, so I am sure it can be done. Hows your car running? |
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
(Post 4143816)
it seems to me it would make more sense to make a new engine mount that will allow the OMP to stay in place with a shield yet also allow the manifold to fit through there too. There seems to be plenty of room except the OE mount was not built in mind with multiple exhaust tubes passing through there in the forward direction.
When are you going to offer the ultimate mid-mount setup? Another shot of a recently completed turbo system.. Starting another one soon... |
I like what you did there with the intercooler pipes
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I agree with previous posts about the OMP, you need to provide a relocation kit to appeal to more people. Less guess work for the shop or person installing it.
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i like the details --such as a true cai for the turbo, hard lines etc. Very nice.
Add Steve Kan to the tuning options. |
Originally Posted by Turblown
(Post 4144710)
As soon as someone wants to pay for it, or I have some free time. Doubt I will have any free time soon.
Another shot of a recently completed turbo system.. Starting another one soon... |
Originally Posted by TeamRX8
(Post 4145022)
Thanks, I still think a mid-mount turbo with v-mount radiator/intercooler is the way to go even if it means notching and reinforcing the chassis rail to fit, but it is probably more custom than most people will want to engage in.
The other possible mounting position would be about where the stock air pump is located. |
well I didn't think anyone was using the air pump much for these installs, and the SM class allows full removal of the emissions equipment
I have some ideas of my own on how to do it effectively, which is more important to me than just making do with a predefined space |
Quick question. What's the mid mount you guys are talking about? I know the low mount and top mount but never heard mid.
I like what everyone is doing on rx8 development. I just don't see spending 10k on 300-350 whp and still might not be reliable enough for me. Gotta pay to play of course. Ive been reading and thinking what route to go. |
Originally Posted by jayscoobs
(Post 4145360)
Quick question. What's the mid mount you guys are talking about? I know the low mount and top mount but never heard mid.
I like what everyone is doing on rx8 development. I just don't see spending 10k on 300-350 whp and still might not be reliable enough for me. Gotta pay to play of course. Ive been reading and thinking what route to go. Technically you could say : Top mount - obvious Low mount - off the manifold Mid mount - next to the gearbox Rear Mount - where the rear muffler is . |
Originally Posted by Brettus
(Post 4145382)
Mid mount - next to the gearbox
Locating a turbo at the CAT position or at the back of the car are both "rear-mount" applications. |
I meant next to the engine with the shortest most direct exhaust piping, whatever you want to call it
The v mount minimizes IC piping length between the turbo and the TB and also allows uninhibited flow to both it and the radiator while also allowing direct easy intake piping to the compressor and airflow to the filter. It would require completely reconfiguring the radiator setup and also cutting a big hole in the hood with duct (GT40 style) for the IC to exhaust out. It would roughly duplicate an FD3 setup a racing friend built on his SSM class race car. The SSM class is for 2-seat sports cars like the FD3 and SM is for 4-seat sedans which is where the RX-8 is classed. His divided manifold/turbo setup us making impressive power and torque at low rpm, almost too much. After studying his car it should be possible on the RX8 but our chassis doesnt have as much space between the engine and chassis as the FD3 has and again the RH engine mount bracket would need a complete redesign. I had some pics of it but can't find them. |
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Can someone say 400+rwhp low mount? Hmmmmmm turbos...
You can keep your OMP ! |
^ That's what I'm talking about. Details please.
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
(Post 4145410)
I meant next to the engine with the shortest most direct exhaust piping, whatever you want to call it
The v mount minimizes IC piping length between the turbo and the TB and also allows uninhibited flow to both it and the radiator while also allowing direct easy intake piping to the compressor and airflow to the filter. It would require completely reconfiguring the radiator setup and also cutting a big hole in the hood with duct (GT40 style) for the IC to exhaust out. http://www.mazdamaniac.com/images/misc/v_mount.jpg The piping is even shorter than in your example and doesn't require that the rad be moved at all. IC outlet temps are 15°F over ambient in boost. |
Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
(Post 4145434)
Uh, like this:
http://www.mazdamaniac.com/images/misc/v_mount.jpg The piping is even shorter than in your example and doesn't require that the rad be moved at all. IC outlet temps are 15°F over ambient in boost.
Originally Posted by Turblown
(Post 4145431)
Can someone say 400+rwhp low mount? Hmmmmmm turbos...
You can keep your OMP ! http://www.mazdamaniac.com/images/misc/new_turbo.jpg |
WTF? Why can't I edit my own posts so I can fix quotes like the mistake above?
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^ Does all that fit without modifying the sheet metal around the turbo MM?
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Both setups fit without modifying the sheet metal..
So thats what your setup looks like.. Now post the dyno sheet :) I thought you said it was a P trim? That looks like a T31 housing to me...? |
Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
(Post 4145434)
Uh, like this:
The piping is even shorter than in your example and doesn't require that the rad be moved at all. IC outlet temps are 15°F over ambient in boost. |
Originally Posted by Turblown
(Post 4145443)
Both setups fit without modifying the sheet metal..
So thats what your setup looks like.. Now post the dyno sheet :) I thought you said it was a P trim? That looks like a T31 housing to me...? |
Originally Posted by TeamRX8
(Post 4145444)
not like that, sorry
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@9krpmrx8
Straight Garrett T3 BB GT35R. I am playing around with different sizes, packages etc. I am currently working on a Tial 1.03 version, and a Comp turbo oil-less system. Obviously this requires a completely new motor mount bracket. Not sure exactly on pricing yet, but I am figuring $2000~ish for the manifold, down-pipe and motor mount.. |
what's to explain, you have your view and I have mine
more power to you, it's just not the way I would do it |
Originally Posted by Turblown
(Post 4145449)
@9krpmrx8
Straight Garrett T3 BB GT35R. I am playing around with different sizes, packages etc. I am currently working on a Tial 1.03 version, and a Comp turbo oil-less system. Obviously this requires a completely new motor mount bracket. Not sure exactly on pricing yet, but I am figuring $2000~ish for the manifold, down-pipe and motor mount.. do you have anything that demonstrates fitment on the engine or in the chassis? |
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
(Post 4145450)
what's to explain, you have your view and I have mine
The ICs are similar in size (though mine doesn't require the air to make a turn in the end tanks), the cooling airflow is identical, the piping on my example has fewer cuts/bends and the bends it does have are more gentle. The inlet piping is nearly identical in length and the exhaust path is similar. |
in your mind, maybe ...
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Originally Posted by Turblown
(Post 4145443)
So thats what your setup looks like.. Now post the dyno sheet :)
Originally Posted by Turblown
(Post 4145443)
I thought you said it was a P trim? That looks like a T31 housing to me...?
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Man id be interested in that Low mount manifold!!! I currently have a greddy kit with the 3071R, and debating going top mount or just building a V mount intercooler set up similar to MM.. hopefully ill start working on it during the summer when i get me a welder, and move into my new place. that manifold looks real nice.
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
(Post 4145460)
in your mind, maybe ...
Please? We all have plenty to learn and I am just not seeing where the two examples are divergent, except for the mid-mount turbo in the FD vs. the low-mount in the RX-8 and the latter's smooth flow-path. |
Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
(Post 4145464)
Dude. Cut the crap, forget your blind, enraged hatred of all things me and have an intelligent conversation for a second.
Please? We all have plenty to learn and I am just not seeing where the two examples are divergent, except for the mid-mount turbo in the FD vs. the low-mount in the RX-8 and the latter's smooth flow-path. |
Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
(Post 4145464)
Dude. Cut the crap, forget your blind, enraged hatred of all things me and have an intelligent conversation for a second.
Please? We all have plenty to learn and I am just not seeing where the two examples are divergent, except for the mid-mount turbo in the FD vs. the low-mount in the RX-8 and the latter's smooth flow-path. Not at all. I haven't said anything negative about you or what you are doing, just that I have a different idea. You are making a comparison like you have a pic of a system built by me, all you have is a pic of an FD3 showing something similar to what I would like to do. You are making assumptions about something you haven't seen. In fact, it doesn't yet exist. I have nothing to show, hence nothing to discuss. It's that simple. You are the one pressing me, not the other way around. Just because I think you are a terrible excuse for doing business with as a vendor has nothing to do with how I perceive you as individual. This is just more schizoid paranoia no different than you attempting to harass and intimidate me via text the other evening. so yeah, please ... |
Originally Posted by TeamRX8
(Post 4145470)
You are making a comparison like you have a pic of a system built by me, all you have is a pic of an FD3 showing something similar to what I would like to do. You are making assumptions about something you haven't seen. In fact, it doesn't yet exist.
I have nothing to show, hence nothing to discuss. It's that simple. You are the one pressing me, not the other way around.
Originally Posted by TeamRX8
(Post 4145470)
Just because I think you are a terrible excuse for doing business with as a vendor has nothing to do with how I perceive you as individual.
Originally Posted by TeamRX8
(Post 4145470)
This is just more schizoid paranoia no different than you attempting to harass and intimidate me via text the other evening.
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Originally Posted by Turblown
(Post 4145449)
@9krpmrx8
Straight Garrett T3 BB GT35R. I am playing around with different sizes, packages etc. I am currently working on a Tial 1.03 version, and a Comp turbo oil-less system. Obviously this requires a completely new motor mount bracket. Not sure exactly on pricing yet, but I am figuring $2000~ish for the manifold, down-pipe and motor mount.. Oil-less turbo = awesome. I don't even want to know the price of one of those :lol: |
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