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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 02:29 AM
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yes the kit would be complete, there are alot of single turbo kits already. i would prefer to invest on other stuff. also i have a v-mount for the rx8 in the works. it will be first made for the greddy kit since that is widely used in alot of the countries where the rx8 is sold. going global ...lol
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 02:41 AM
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We talked before when you were making/selling the exhaust. Let me know if you need a mule for anything. I live about 10 minutes from SacRaceway and frequent it quite often, I have 2 DSMs one's a single digit drag car the other is a 10s street car with a single digit street car in the works.

If there's one thing I know is speed and even though I started off racing around ButtonWillow and ThunderHill first I've kinda veered into Drag racing as well.

Twin turbo sounds kinda scary seeing as no one can keep their 13bs together running the tiny 3071s, dunno how it would do with the twin, but I'd be a mule.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 03:10 AM
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lol, ill probably only want to blow up my motor, thats why i bought an rx8...lol

the exhaust is going to be dual exhaust after the cat. i kind of got delayed on alot of stuff. school, work and getting licenses for the business.

anyways, see you guys tomorrow

p.s. with the smaller turbo, im hoping to be able to use an rpm range from 2k to 4.5 to 5k, it should be good to daily drive, the big turbo will only kick in under wot when you want to go really fast...lol

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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 05:23 AM
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Couple of people have pushed the high WHP on the 8... and the limits on some of the things have been reached. Going from memory it's under 400 for the axles and diff. Near 400 for the drive shaft. Clutch and trans I dont believe have found a common fail hp number... just things to consider while thinking up a dual turbo kit.

It's late so my numbers may be way off, but I know a search should return some threads about it.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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belive you me, i understand all this... but im going for more power under the curve

what kit i put out will be tested and dyno proven

just wanted your guys opinions on the turbo set-up, just seeing what the thoughts are here vs. thoughts of the guys in other countries
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Reservations made for 8 pm. I figure that gives us an hour to BS and hang out in the lot.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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cool, thanks Leo
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by dontfeedthenerd
Reservations made for 8 pm. I figure that gives us an hour to BS and hang out in the lot.


I may bring the rx8 but the ****** won't hold a charge. I'll need a jump start.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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you don't need a jump start, you need a battery
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by laythor
you don't need a jump start, you need a battery
Between now and the meet, i won't have time to go to the auto store to get a battery. I guess I'll drive the Mr2 to the meet.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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your battery is covered under warrenty. you just pay a pro-rated cost for a new one. I did that a few months ago.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
your battery is covered under warrenty. you just pay a pro-rated cost for a new one. I did that a few months ago.
Where do you send the bill?
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by laythor
you don't need a jump start, you need a battery
A push would work just as well
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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ill see you guys in the lot after family guy.. around 735 ish
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 01:56 AM
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my god damned driver's side visor broke... grumble

guess i'll be going to the dealership on monday
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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F*CK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There, I'm done venting for today.
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 11:09 AM
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why are you venting?
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by laythor
my god damned driver's side visor broke... grumble

guess i'll be going to the dealership on monday
Had that happen before
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by laythor
why are you venting?
Oh, so that I don't go Postal.
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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wussy... go postal, i'll hide you
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by laythor
wussy... go postal, i'll hide you
Buy me that little turbine compressor that hooks up into the RX8 intake.
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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i'll get you a hairdryer you can tape to the intake and call it good
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by laythor
i'll get you a hairdryer you can tape to the intake and call it good
Is that C.A.R.B. legal?
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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of course, i'll make the sticker for you. Matt, we should have teased Rob with Jungle Fun and he would have came.
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
of course, i'll make the sticker for you. Matt, we should have teased Rob with Jungle Fun and he would have came.
Rob + Something to do with kids + a conjugated form of come = should not be in same sentence.
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