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07-05-2011 | 06:58 PM

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tennesseetilley

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adding turbo

What are some things that i need to do to be ready for a turbo like internals and stuff?

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07-05-2011 | 07:00 PM

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you need to like search and stuff.
this has been discussed a LOT.

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07-05-2011 | 08:10 PM

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07-05-2011 | 08:54 PM

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A turbo on a RX8?
What a unique idea.

It's not been discussed at all why not pioneer the effort.

Fucktard

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07-05-2011 | 09:03 PM

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Nothing internal needs to be done.

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07-05-2011 | 09:40 PM

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wow are we going to see the first ever RX8 turbo here? lol i cant wait! suscribed!!

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07-05-2011 | 09:47 PM

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Wow finally people are thinking about adding power to the RX8. This is one of a kind.

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07-05-2011 | 10:01 PM

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can't be done

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07-05-2011 | 10:06 PM

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Wow guys real mature.... Tenn, you have to get lighter valve springs first off.

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07-05-2011 | 10:15 PM

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I tryed to upgrayed my internalz, but the organ-donor system apparently takes a dim view of DIY, so I am stuck wit my old internalz.

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07-05-2011 | 10:27 PM

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don't get ahead of yourself, this is always the first step

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07-06-2011 | 12:02 AM

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07-06-2011 | 01:02 AM

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Lego Stephen Hawking FTW!!

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07-06-2011 | 02:21 AM

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Low compression pistons.

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07-06-2011 | 03:45 AM

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Low compression pistons.

They have to be forged though, and don't forget the crankshaft! We already produce a lot of torque NA, with a turbo our shaft would have a hard time surviving!

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07-06-2011 | 03:56 AM

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07-06-2011 | 04:19 AM

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Noobs comin out the woodwork.

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