am i missing something or is it really $8k for a turbo kit that will give you about 100 hp? thats extremely expensive. i saw a few months ago someone on here got more than that with a greddy turbo kit and the int-x, which totals around $5k

 

Actually the price is fair for what it comes with. The greddy kit does not come with fuel pump, injectors, motor mounts, bov, and all the right supplys. What happens when you want more with the greddy? You'd need a bigger turbo and intercooler. Also with mazsports kits you don't need to do the restrictor and any fixes. So in fact they are the same price if you were to aim for 400rwhp.

Not saying ones better then the other. Just saying that 8k is a fair price for what's included.

 

you math is wrong..

beers

 

Yeah re-do your math.

Most RX-8 MTs will dyno between 170rwhp to 190rwhp. Lets just say 180rwhp. Mazsport is giving you 400rwhp.

So 400rwhp-180rwhp = 220rwhp. joshk118, how did you get just 100HP???

Also, what greddy kit do you know of that is giving the RX-8 an additional 200rwhp

 

I think it will be a while till we get 400WHP from this kit. I will be happy with 350 bulletproof. I'm going to go for about 300-325 for the track...an see how it goes.

 

I'm drooling over this kit, but my 04 already has 95k miles on it; guess I have to get a new engine.

 

why,

beers

 

Wow, I was about to make a post about this...When is it too late to boost a Renesis? My car has passed 60K miles. By the time I can afford this, it will have way past 100K. Worth it?

 

^^Well, not literaly. I guess it would be more like rebuilding it right?

 

if the engine has been maintained, get a comp test. and a vacuum test.. if it does well i would not be afraid to put one on.

beers

 

i agree!!

 

I has been maintained, but I did notice a little bit of oil around the bottom. It is not excessive, but I can smell it when I drive it hard. It just bothers me a lot, thanks for both of your responses by the way.

 

driven hard, the front seal can weep,, also check the mop... some of them also have been known to leak..

beers

 

Thanks again, I'm thinking of rebuilding the engine at 100k and boosting a little life to the Renesis

 

What kind of time frame are we looking at for install? I've heard there is a technician that can fly to location for install & tuning? Tuning over the phone with a local shop? I'm in Nebraska & Florida is a ways away.

 

Never heard of that. I think you read where scott flew in to tune a group of peoples int-x. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Btw has scott told you the bad news betsy? =(

 

Oh ok. Either way. Tuning via phone or time frame for installation?

 

This would be Scott. If he is paid, sure he can do it. We have people all of the time that want to fly him out to them for tuning or installs.

 

here is an idea,
Virtual tuning,
with all these high speed internect connection now and day.


I am pretty sure it gets more complex then this. But here is the general idea
Use citrix or vnc, or pc anywhere, etc...... and All Scott needs to do is jump connect to the the machine(laptop ) and tune it while dynoing it.

problem its some connection ,PC etc... is slow and you my get some lag.

 

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...39#post1938839

I am working on it.... virtual automated tuning that is.

 

Talked about it several times...

 

Hey Scott, if it is something you are thinking of doing, pls let me know. I would like to be involved in the set up and any help you can give me on my software would be great!

 

what would the diffrence in turboing a mt and an at? or would there be any

 

the InterceptorX will have maps that are specifically used for your vehicle vs. manual transmission.....that's it.

 

Kane,

All software necessary to connect to a remote computer system is readily available as shareware (or otherwise know as freeware). Do a search for a program called "Dameware"...This program, I believe, will need to be installed on both machines for it to work. In fact I think Dameware has a push ability (remote install of connectivity client) built in if you have the connectivity credentials of the computer you are trying to connect to.

Once connected both users will have access to the mouse/keyboard/etc. Make sure the connection type is NOT dial up or else this will not be a viable solution. I've used this program in my travels as a support analyst for various types of software and highly recommend it...Being free and all!

You may also consider doing a live webcam session while connected to the machines in case a visual of the car is required.

Regards,
Chris