Wow that would be fantastic!!..... I bought my GReddy kit with 100% intent of waiting for a larger turbo option (3071, 3076 or GT35). I'm assuming this would easily fit the GReddy hard piping?




+1 I am also not interested in converting to a top mount now but still want to hit that 350+ whp mark and I'll be convocating from University this spring too...$$$$ :)




I replaced nothing.... stock GReddy with the simple mods done and MM tunes... Was it worth it... I absolutely love this car and double that with the turbo... only complaint I have is how undersized the stock GReddy turbo is... Other than that I have experienced zero problems @ about 7k miles on the turbo. Plus the amount of support available from other members with the GReddy is a huge bonus and was a great asset during install.




Most guys already run upgraded couplers with the Older GReddy kits... correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the newer GReddy kits (which relocated the Jet Air hose connection to the hard pipe just upstream of the TB) comes with better couplers?

Also I don't know why you think the stock greddy IC needs to be replaced with a Garrett core... definitely not with a stock greddy sized turbo (including BNR upgraded)?

The AEM intake I agree is a great mod; as are most of what you listed above but at the same time they are not necessities.

May I ask how your getting air to the IC? ducting? Pics? Just curious. :ylsuper:

a large vent in the hood

nor are they super expensive to do, relatively speaking, you are turboing a car after all :wiggle:



I really like that lower mount manifold. Very interested as well

I guess I was trying to understand the flow of air...I know MM says it works but I cant help but think...Isn't the hot air coming off the radiator flowing through the intercooler? So the vent in the hood only allows the air to escape the engine bay not enter it.

Does this help? It's actually impressive to see this setup in person.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/5760471327/

hadn't seen it in person, but it looked like there may have been a tray under it with a forced cold air feed, he would have to confirm

I believe Knightsport did something similar in addition to also providing a more traditional v-mount setup in some purpose built swaps they did

they also have a new kit that appears to maybe relocate the radiator in the v-mount position for non-fi cars as well, it implies this in the name and extremely basic general description, but I have never seen any details or other info that fully explains the kit


http://www.knightsports.co.jp/blog/R...P/post_76.html


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6500 is the price of the tier 1 kit(needs an ecu and will make 330rwhp, with potential for 400rwhp with add ons). I figure the low mount will be about the same. You can however purchase just the dp, and manifold combo and make the rest yourself if you like.

Someone else asked if the low mount would work for a greddy upgrade(use greddy intake, fmic etc) and the answer is yes will small modifications.

this is their traditional FD3 setup, it offers some distinct advantages imo

https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...1&d=1324358282

Thanks 9k but no... :cwm27:

I've seen a similar pic but it still does not clarify where the positive airflow is. I'm inclind to think that air is leaving out of the engine bay through the hood which means the IC is getting hot engine bay air. Not saying this is not working cause it appears to be just trying to understand.

Now if he has the radiator at an angle like the pic Team supplied then this would make more sense I would think...

You would have to look at his whole system to get it.

What additional add on's do you recommend for let's say 350 wHP?

someone need to translate this http://www.knightsports.co.jp/blog/R...P/post_76.html

I like this setup I wouldn't mind having it on mine later on. But I this setup would work because of the air flow being force throughout the intercooler giving it fresher and cooler air than the front mount.

more or less what I already told you

O yeah Turblown my ride should Be starting up this weekend depending how quickly the my oil thermostate gets in that I orderd last Thursday.

The air passing through the radiator brackets and piping kit for discharge in the direction of ground.
The cooling effect of the more genuine layout.

'03 / 04 - (# 100 001 ~) ¥ 73,500 KSE for the normal-24291 CODE: E

$943 USD

^ thanks for the translation and nice translate pic Team, i'll use that :)

Ignition coil upgrade and a midpipe/catback

i see the tray under MM's intercooler and I think i know how he is feeding it cool air.
I may be doing the same thing. The front support bar can be reduced to 1/2 its oridginal size and then the front grill can be opened up. This provides a clear path of air from the front grill. the details that he did --i am not sure off. I dont think there would be much pressure at the IC front?, But it must be enough.
I bet he has his engine radiator air diverted in another way than oem? But maybe not?
If not I do wonder about the air pressure in the engine bay or maybe the IC is actually pretty much sealed from the engine bay once the hood is down?
It is a nice set up.
Where is his turbo air intake?

Does the Tier 1 $6500 kit come with the GT35R? Or does which turbo I choose not affect price?

Thanks,
Joe

It comes with a Garrett Journal bearing GT35R. Prices don't change from To4E(57mm) to To4R(66mm turbo). To4E is the smallest I would recommend to use on the top mount, and a To4R is going to require a return style fuel system to use its power potential(500+rwhp). Obviously we can go bigger, and have done it, but it will add substantial cost.

Its best to tell me how much power you are looking for, driving style, etc and I will set you up with the best possible combo. It might be easier/faster to just start emailing me direct; turblown@gmail.com



On a side note, I looked again there is NO way to fit a nice top mount turbo manifold with the OMP. If you want to run the OMP you must by a low mount turbo system.

How long until you guys release a low mount, will you be able to use a BB GT35?

People want to keep their OMP, you need to offer low mount and top mount to your customers.

try reading this thread

How much would it be to upgrade to a ball bearing GT35R?

Thanks,
Joe