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Old 02-05-2014, 10:48 PM
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Because i havent had any problems with it so far. Why change whats working?
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Why are you running a CAS?
Wots CAS?
Crank angle sensor?
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Old 02-06-2014, 08:22 AM
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Originally i had a cat back system and we just made the down pipe so that it conected to that. Thats the same with any cat back u can get. Eventually i redid the whole piping and just reused the mufflers themselves
So ur still using aftermarket rx8 rear mufflers as in 13b ones but with all new piping, 4"?

Are u using rx8 front cover modified to fit 20b?
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Old 02-07-2014, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by SiNfidelity
Wots CAS?
Crank angle sensor?
A piece that likes to wobble and give you timing variances by up to 4 degrees.

However if you're making 800+rwhp who cares about a few ponies I guess...
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Old 02-07-2014, 10:09 AM
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It is funny that u mentioned it though. I had just spoken to Chris Ludwig at Ludwig motorsports about ordering a hall sensor kit, but aparently Haltech does not support it for a 3 rotor.
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Old 02-07-2014, 04:32 PM
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Looks great! I need one
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Quick question angel,
What limited you from mounting the engine behind the steering rack? Do you currently suffer from bumpsteer?
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Old 02-09-2014, 10:49 AM
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The motor is as tight to the firewall as it can possibly be. I did not want to modify the firewall in any way, so thats why. In the begining i did have some bumpsteer but at some point i took the crossmember out and redid everything over and since it rides like a charm. No issues at all. Its all about R&D
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Thanks for your response angel, love your car by the way. Are there any draw backs to cutting the firewall besides more welding haha? Any important components behindnthe firewall I should take into consideration? Thanks
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Old 02-09-2014, 05:45 PM
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Thanks for your response angel, love your car by the way. Are there any draw backs to cutting the firewall besides more welding haha? Any important components behindnthe firewall I should take into consideration? Thanks
Its a good 5-6" that u need to cut into the car to clear the steering rack. So id say theres plenty of stuff to consider. I wouldnt know exactly because that was never my intenrion so I didnt even looked into it.
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Old 02-11-2014, 10:13 AM
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Awesome joel, keep up the good work on your projects!
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Old 03-16-2014, 02:49 PM
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Awesome job...love your rx8..my plan is a 20b in the future for my rx8...but instead of turbo..just n.a....keep up the good work
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Very impressive!
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Originally Posted by angeljoelv
I was bored today, so worked on the a/c. Compressor is in place so now it will be cleaned, the bracket will be powder coated and ready to work on the lines.
Where did u mount ur CAS.?
Any pics of how u did it?
I'm just toying with a few ideas for mine now..

Thanks..
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Old 08-24-2014, 11:55 AM
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What type of fuel pump setup are you running? Sump with inline and using the factory rx8 pump assembly module for fuel level?
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Old 08-26-2014, 10:55 PM
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Sorry guys, i havent been here for a while.we have been busy with the 2JZ RX8 and the cobra projects. Heres a pic of one so u can see what we doing. Its not an RX but...
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Old 08-26-2014, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SiNfidelity
Where did u mount ur CAS.?
Any pics of how u did it?
I'm just toying with a few ideas for mine now..

Thanks..
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Old 08-26-2014, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JDriftM
What type of fuel pump setup are you running? Sump with inline and using the factory rx8 pump assembly module for fuel level?
I started with 2 inline 044's but have a totally new setup for the last 3-4 years. Surge tank with an A1000 anda Eliminator pump.
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Old 08-28-2014, 08:00 PM
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Did you tap the bottom of the tank for a sump for the 044's, create a sending unit piece, or something that would still utilize the factory straw on the OE pump assembly?
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Old 09-11-2014, 01:15 AM
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damn dude, that cobra engine looks sick! Im still stuck in iowa, but as soon as I'm down there i want to come visit
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Old 09-12-2014, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiteSnowflake8
damn dude, that cobra engine looks sick! Im still stuck in iowa, but as soon as I'm down there i want to come visit
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Originally Posted by angeljoelv
angel! fabricaste la base del compresor de aire/.? eso me falta! y tendria q sacar el motor para hacerla! como la fabricaste?
saludos!
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Old 09-14-2014, 05:27 PM
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Hicimos una base cuando el motor estaba afuera.
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Originally Posted by angeljoelv
Hicimos una base cuando el motor estaba afuera.
me !jodi! tendre q sacar el motor! grrr!
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Old 09-18-2014, 11:04 AM
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