Turbo Kit from Speed Force Racing
09-20-2004, 12:30 AM
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I talked to them the other day and they were on the dyno doing some runs and the battery that is in the alluminum case started to melt on the bottom, so they are relocating it to the trunk. So that is the latest news that I have on this kit, I know it sucks, but oh well back to the waiting game again!!!!!!!!!!!
09-21-2004, 12:00 PM
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A cold air intake is part of the package.We understand that it is important to get as much cold air into that turbo as possible.We located the airfilter in the front of the car so it gets as much cold air as possible.Attnetion to detail is what makes the Speed force Racing kit superior to anythng else being offered for the fourth gen RX-8.
So much for attention to detail they can't even spell the word! This is a direct quote from their page.
09-22-2004, 06:25 PM
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Hey guys, I'am looking for a Quality FI system and afew of you are worried about someones spelling.(wow)
I talked with Tim today from Speed Force and here is what he told me.
They have spent 6months on this turbo project and will have it ready for sale next month (Nov).
The ratings Tim has told me are 350hp Flywheel 300 rwhp at about 8000rpms
The ratings Torque are 300ftlb Flywheel and 250 ftlbs at the wheels, at about 4500rpms
Tim has told this will all be posted in the next few weeks. I hope this is all true
I talked with Tim today from Speed Force and here is what he told me.
They have spent 6months on this turbo project and will have it ready for sale next month (Nov).
The ratings Tim has told me are 350hp Flywheel 300 rwhp at about 8000rpms
The ratings Torque are 300ftlb Flywheel and 250 ftlbs at the wheels, at about 4500rpms
Tim has told this will all be posted in the next few weeks. I hope this is all true
09-22-2004, 08:02 PM
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at 6,500 thats a bargain I think.
Pettit's figures were only 50 more hp and 50 more torque at right around 5,000.. maybe a bit more with the intercooler....
This system is offering over 100 whp and almost 100 more tq......
That sounds nice to me.
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That sounds awesome to me
Pettit's figures were only 50 more hp and 50 more torque at right around 5,000.. maybe a bit more with the intercooler....
This system is offering over 100 whp and almost 100 more tq......
That sounds nice to me.
EDIT
That sounds awesome to me
09-22-2004, 08:04 PM
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6500 is WAY WAY WAY more feasible at the those numbers. especially if it is outta the box like that wiht a decent tune job. that means more could be epected with other minor fixer uppers. say maybe 330-340 to the wheels
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09-22-2004, 08:06 PM
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The Tick, Tim quoted me $ 6250 + 1300 for Rick shaw ECU which is a piggyback system, Tim also said some might perfer to use a stand alone system to have full control.. I believe I would prefer the Rick Shaw ECU, I really dont't have alot of time to be fooling around, and would prefer someone who has taken all of the guess work out this... I rather just be driving and having a good time..
09-22-2004, 08:09 PM
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Oh yeah. The Ric Shaw computer is a top-notch device. I wouldn't mind having one if ever I turbocharged my 8. However, as you increase in power, you don't want to have a million piggybacks connected to your PCM. Personally, I might switch to stand-alone if the devices get out of hand.
09-22-2004, 08:11 PM
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Now we are talking an extra $2,300 for 50 more hp and 50 more torque then Pettit....
Some people go big.. others take it conservatively... At least we have choices..
Things are looking up I think.... I like all this talk about their systems being done next month (SPEED FORCE) and by December (PETTIT)
Some people go big.. others take it conservatively... At least we have choices..
Things are looking up I think.... I like all this talk about their systems being done next month (SPEED FORCE) and by December (PETTIT)
09-22-2004, 08:15 PM
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Hey Rotoman, did you read my last post about the battery melting on them and them having to relocate it to the trunk?
That is what Ed at SFR told me. Did Tim say that they were done with that little situation?
I believe I will probably get either this kit or Hymee's kit whenever he is done with it. I think that Hymee's S/C kit will put up some pretty good numbers as well.
That is what Ed at SFR told me. Did Tim say that they were done with that little situation?
I believe I will probably get either this kit or Hymee's kit whenever he is done with it. I think that Hymee's S/C kit will put up some pretty good numbers as well.
09-22-2004, 08:18 PM
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Hymee just started his kit though.. It will be some time before that is available yeah?
It's all a waiting game for right now.... I wonder who is going to be first to market...
It's all a waiting game for right now.... I wonder who is going to be first to market...
09-22-2004, 08:22 PM
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I wonder the same. It is good to see some kits getting this close to completion though.
As for Hymee, I think his kit might be worth the wait........and who knows maybe by then SFR's kit will have come down in price a little. Although if those numbers are right then I believe it is still a half *** decent price.
As for Hymee, I think his kit might be worth the wait........and who knows maybe by then SFR's kit will have come down in price a little. Although if those numbers are right then I believe it is still a half *** decent price.
09-22-2004, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotoman
Davefzr, Hey davefzr are the HP and Torque figures your talking about over the stock figures ,not Speed force Racing figures I quoted right..
PETTIT:
+50whp
+50tq
SPEED FORCE
+100whp
+95tq
Awesome...