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Old May 11, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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Advice Needed: Turbo Kit

Hey everyone, I'm new here. But I just got my 04' RX-8 and I am going to turbocharge it right away. My question is: how bolt-on is the "GReddy Bolt-On Turbo Kit w/ e-Manage Ultimate"? Am I going to need to have a professional install it. I'm a very talented individual I know i can install it myself, but What about the e-Manage is it plug and play?



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https://www.upscaleautomotive.com/p-...azda-rx-8.aspx
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Old May 11, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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yes.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by G3tR3DDY2GR3DDY
yes.
so your telling me that all i have to do is buy it, install it, and have fun?
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Old May 11, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
More like buy it, read up on the "fixes" that are needed to maximize its performance, install it, get bored after a couple months, read up on what the next steps are, and then hope that somebody still makes that next step.
So it really is bolt-on, a senseless amateur could install it and have a turbo RX-8?
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Old May 12, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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Well I most definitely can name every piece in that picture, i used to have a Twin Turbo 300zx that I upgraded the turbos on , but that was easy because they were already there and they provided the pike peaks ECU. I'm just questionable about "starting from scratch" to turbo charge a N/A engine. To my understanding the kit bolts on the wiring is set in place and you plug the e-manager into the ECU, somewhere.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by cherrysoda_zx
Well I most definitely can name every piece in that picture,
OK. I'll bite.
What is this:

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Old May 12, 2008 | 12:22 AM
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BTW - If you can name all the parts in that picture, you should be seriously questioning the vendor since the kit is quite different now in several very important ways.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
OK. I'll bite.
What is this:

I'm gunna take a guess and say: Oil Feed Line?
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Old May 12, 2008 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by cherrysoda_zx
I'm gunna take a guess and say: Oil Feed Line?
BZZZZZZZZZ! I'm so sorry.
You should have used one of your life lines.

You may want to go back and re-think your previous post.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 12:48 AM
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you didn't even tell me what it was? plus i believe this kits provide semi-detailed descriptions and instructions on installation of the parts in the kit.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 12:50 AM
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I think you are missing the point.

BTW - Its the air pump line to the manifold. It replaces the OE hard-pipe.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 01:02 AM
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damn,

my guess was ss line with two brackets and hardwood floor.. but i dont know a thing about turbos...

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Old May 12, 2008 | 01:04 AM
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btw.

OP.

get rid of this thread..

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/advice-needed-turbo-kit-145707/

you will learn more here

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Old May 12, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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I was about to say Steel braided clutch line :D
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Old May 12, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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greddy kit is great as long as you replace the turbo, the couplers, and the fuel management system.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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the Greddy kit might not be the solution you're after. If you had a Twin turbo 350z with upgraded turbos you probably put down quite a bit of power.
The greddy kit was one of the first on the market but there's been great improvements in this area since it was released.

If you're looking for 300+ whp, this isn't really for you. (taking a guess that's what you want since it seems to be the goal of most who fo FI)
What's your budget for the project?
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Old May 12, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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it's another sad dat in va when we wish for power.
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