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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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looking for a turbo'd 8...

Like the title says. I'm looking for a turbo;d 8 in Ventura County or the Temecula/Corona area. I would like to see how it feels to see if I can make a desition.

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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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I'm in Glendale, but go to the valley occasionally. Can't wait for another canyon run again Keith.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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Glendale is good, is not that far from me. I could take a trip to Burbank while at it.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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I want to tag along if possible. I would like to feel the power of a turboed 8.

Let me know if you guys ever set up a meeting ill drive out there if im free.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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No problem. Happy to let everybody get a test drive. My car is over at SP Engineering right now getting some enhancements put in. I'll shoot you guys a PM when I get the car back & we can set something up.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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i'd like to come too, if that's ok. r u seriously going to mod your 8 rick? burbank/ glendale is not too far for me either.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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Sure. Well the car does fit 4 people so I guess we are all good. I'll let you guys know when I get my car back. It has the turbo, hi flow cat, cat back exhaust & lightened flywheel (go fast parts) so it might be a little different experience from just a turboed car (FYI).
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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damn we should just meet at the Malibu canyon area then. Fanman you need to put a coin slot in the car and charge people to take a ride.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Detrich
i'd like to come too, if that's ok. r u seriously going to mod your 8 rick? burbank/ glendale is not too far for me either.
Not sure if I want to Mod it but I'm looking at my options. One of them is putting a turbo on the 8, getting an Evo and sell the 8 or keep the 8 and get a crotch rocket since I'm planning to commute from here to Temecula on the weekends.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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I want to tag along! I'll fit in the trunk.

Sp-Engineering you must have deep pockets...their so expensive.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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My wife is all exited about going to see your car, Ikea is near there.
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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fanmans car is fun to drive, with all his gauges you would think you are in a airplane...dam i wonder how your BOV sounds now with the hks SSQ...jealous*
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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Fanman you need to put a coin slot in the car and charge people to take a ride.
More like a ATM slot....cause coinage aint going to be enough. .

Fanman came out to one of the Malibu meets I was at. I recalled the turbo smoked a bit when we made those rest/photo stops. Fanman, do you recall that? Was that normal, or were there things that needed to be fixed with your setup at that time? This was a while back though..
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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Keith, when you and fanman went at it at the canyons, who came out on top? haha
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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I actually finished ahead of him, but only because we lined up that way
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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I was considering (if I turbo the 8) the SFR turbo kit or the Greddy but I like this though
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-major-horsepower-upgrades-93/new-turbo-kit-88323/
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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why not just do the Interceptor X? This would be cheaper, and still get you into the higher hp numbers.
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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because they got 348 out of s upgraded greddy kit, I would like to see what kind of # they will get out of their own kit.
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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Yeah, we found out it was it was a leaking oil line. The Greddy lines are different sized from the stock car lines, so it caused a fitment issue. It was squirting oil out of the bottom onto some hot parts, causing the heat issue.

I think what you are looking at will look something like this :

1. Greddy Turbo Kit = $3000 = 250 whp
2. Upgraded Greddy Kit (with upgraded EMS unit) = $4500 = 300 whp (less on Cali. gas)
3. Mazsport Kit = $5000 to $6500 = 320 (in Cali. with lesser gas) to 350 whp
4. PTP Turbo Kit = $7500 = 350+ whp

Pay to play. Have to determine your own pocketbook size.
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 08:40 AM
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If I go F/I I think I will go with door #3.
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 08:45 AM
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Keep the 8, get a evo or sti
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 08:48 AM
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can't do that. only enough room for 2 cars.
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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im liking the ptp kit..i wonder who will get it first..he he he, and no its not me..
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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