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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 04:07 PM
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Call me crazy... Just thought of this, and it may be dumb but why not turbo an 8 and just run 5 psi boost max... It'll make the 8 more peppy but shouldn't put too much strain on the seals... Sure, maybe only get 50hp but hopefully it'll be a reliable 50hp
Actually this is a great idea now that I think about it ....................I might make a kit up . Think I'll call it the .................................................. .................................................. 'Greddy Turbo Kit'
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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, a stock Greddy kit with just a Cobb tune and the vacuum hose fixes is probably a good idea.
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
, a stock Greddy kit with just a Cobb tune and the vacuum hose fixes is probably a good idea.
Greddy weren't as stupid as we thought they were !
Yeah , there are lots of guys doing just that with many happy turboed miles under their belts.
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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ummm right here 9 psi (no boost controller hooked up so drops to 7psi at 7000rpm+) 30000kms so far no issues.... thought I had one but turned out to be a tuning issue with new ignition system, still running solid
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 05:52 PM
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You just jinxed yourself.
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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haha I should say no boost controller yet... have it, just have no time to install it
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Brettus
Because it's too much fun running 10 or more
Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Good luck having enough self control to run just 5psi. Once you get a taste of 10psi you are done.
Originally Posted by Brettus
Actually this is a great idea now that I think about it ....................I might make a kit up . Think I'll call it the .................................................. .................................................. 'Greddy Turbo Kit'
Yes... Jeeze, what am I saying... 5psi boost?!?! I bet 10psi+ boost is like sex...

5psi would be like getting Blue Balled

Forgive me
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 10:03 PM
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just curious, has anyone used the synthe-renesis oil made by mazda for the RX8? it's 0-30.


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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 11:25 PM
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It's not sold in the U.S. and it wouldn't be worth the dealer mark up anyway, it's not like Mazda makes the oil, it is likely re branded Castrol GC.
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