kmessmer2001

ive heard that the greddy turbo kit works on the automatic rx8 but the emanage doesnt. is there a different piggyback unit that works? does the emanage ultimate work?

NiNjA99

Just today I emailed Rick at at Rick's Rotary (owner of the turbo auto) because I have an auto and am thinking about getting the greddy kit. He said hes using the blue e-manage but will be switching to the e-manage ultimate because it's easier to control timing. He also said something about using it to retard timing when the tranny shifts for smoother shifting.

DreRX8

milk him for more info--like times and how its running.

NiNjA99

He said he dropped his 0-60 from 8.8 seconds stock to 6.4. He also said the car is running very smooth. Its at 6 lbs of boost and gas mileage is about 19 mpg with the max being 24 mpg on a trip. Its got 7000 miles so far with the turbo on it.

DreRX8

Very interesting--the new 06 A/Ts probably will be more receptive to the greddy turbo.

NiNjA99

did anyone ever find out if the new 06 A/Ts have a detuned 6-port or a 4-port?

Japan8

Or you could try getting the kit from RE Amemiya (modifed GReddy)...
http://www.re-amemiya.co.jp/new_part...turbo_kit.html

DreRX8

I've never gotten an answer on that. For selfish A/T owner reasons I hope its a modified 4-port--so maybe we can get the same extra power out too. If its a 6-port that will mean it will respond to all the M/T mods and be a decent accelerating car.