Greddy Turbo Installed - Details Inside!!!!
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If everything goes well tomorrow I will be picking up my new RX-8 and installing the Greddy kit this weekend. I should have some good dyno numbers by early next week. We will then pull and port the motor in the next couple of weeks.
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holey crap man.. that thing is mean.. congrats... i hope you have no problems with it so more owners can make the jump to lightspeed without worries.
cant wait for dynos.., would be sweet to see 250 whp.. i think i'd splooge. that would probably mean somewhere near 300hp flywheel, no?
I need a good website to learn about this turbo goodies.. like what is a BOV, what are all the gauges for... what is a turbo timer... what is a wastegate.. what do you need for all this.. im so excited im confused.
cant wait for dynos.., would be sweet to see 250 whp.. i think i'd splooge. that would probably mean somewhere near 300hp flywheel, no?
I need a good website to learn about this turbo goodies.. like what is a BOV, what are all the gauges for... what is a turbo timer... what is a wastegate.. what do you need for all this.. im so excited im confused.
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Originally Posted by Lock & Load
Boonza philodox the high piched turbo blow off valve noise reminds me of the film PREDATOR with ARNIE when the big bloke i think his a wrestler gets his massive circular machine gun and tries to blast the predator in the jungle . :D
Any one know the name of that machine gun ?
that sucker will make sure theres no traffic in your way if its correctly mounted on your RX8
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Any one know the name of that machine gun ?
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Originally Posted by RX-Nut
I need a good website to learn about this turbo goodies.. like what is a BOV, what are all the gauges for... what is a turbo timer... what is a wastegate.. what do you need for all this.. im so excited im confused.
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I guess you could start here: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/turbo.htm
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Mr. New Turbo Happiest Man Ever:
Does this only void the driveline warranty? Can you please touch up on what warranties I will be giving up should I install one of these?
Or was it not even a concern to you as you seem to have expert help at your disposal?
Thanks.
Does this only void the driveline warranty? Can you please touch up on what warranties I will be giving up should I install one of these?
Or was it not even a concern to you as you seem to have expert help at your disposal?
Thanks.
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If you're worried about warranties, I wouldn't recommend a kit like this at all. I figure any dealer would try and find a reason to invalidate just about every warranty on the car, especially since you're "splicing" into the PCM, which controls so much stuff.
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Originally Posted by Ajax
so what's going on there at 21 seconds.. it sounds funky.
Originally Posted by rxrotary2_7
is pressure factored into that? Time? sure I understand how fluids would level out....
Nevermind, I will keep it to myself...
Nevermind, I will keep it to myself...
Originally Posted by cooldriver88
I saw that this kit is NOT CARB legal. So does that mean that it won’t pass emissions?
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Why would a BOV prevent them from getting CARB certified? Its venting pressurized air on the intake side, not exhaust gasses.
jds
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I think GReddy is working on making this CARB legal, that's why there is no BOV included in the kit and they don't totally remove the airpump from the exhaust system.
jds
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I think GReddy is working on making this CARB legal, that's why there is no BOV included in the kit and they don't totally remove the airpump from the exhaust system.
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Originally Posted by bureau13
Why would a BOV prevent them from getting CARB certified? Its venting pressurized air on the intake side, not exhaust gasses.
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Originally Posted by cooldriver88
I saw that this kit is NOT CARB legal. So does that mean that it won’t pass emissions?
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Plus, even though it would be pretty tough, you can remove the turbo and return everything to stock when that time comes. Another reason why a s/c be a better option, easier to install and easier to remove. It could be done either way tho.
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Forgive me if I'm wrong, but don't dealers LOVE warranties? That way they can fix the **** out of everything and bill Mazda? When I had a Camaro, my service rep would fix just about anything under warranty. ANYTHING. Over and Over. (How about $64 labor 3 different times just to apply "adhesive" to pieces of my dash to prevent rattles) When I had put on a catback exhaust, somehow my catalytic converter got damaged and they replaced it. I am under the assumption that a dealer encourages you to get as much warranty repair work as possible so their service dept. makes more $$$. I wouldn't even put it past them to 'overlook' the turbo unless there was some serious driveline damage that they couldn't justify to Mazda without their being some FI or blatant abuse...
Thoughts?
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Originally Posted by ScudRunner
If you're worried about warranties, I wouldn't recommend a kit like this at all. I figure any dealer would try and find a reason to invalidate just about every warranty on the car, especially since you're "splicing" into the PCM, which controls so much stuff.
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Dealers have to jump through hoops to get reimbursed for warrantee repairs. They also run the risk of not being reimbursed at all and must get prior approval for a given repair.
Additionally, they don't get their full labor rate from Mazda and parts are paid wholesale.
They make about 40% of the retail price for a warrantee repair.
Dealers would much rather have you pay out of pocket.
Additionally, they don't get their full labor rate from Mazda and parts are paid wholesale.
They make about 40% of the retail price for a warrantee repair.
Dealers would much rather have you pay out of pocket.
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phil Im curious how well your stock tranny is goingto hold up w/the turbo kit. Doyou ever plan on upgrading it inthe future now that your cars warranty is completely gone? I cantwait to see your dynos
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Im guessing he is going to cryo treat the gears and weld weak spots on the tranny for it to last longer. Also probably replace the clutch for a heavy duty clutch amd fly wheel.
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ok i might be wrong here but did some one say that wonderful device was $3k? thas what £1750 ish OMG!!!!!!!! now how much will it cost to transport my car to the states!
that one sweet toy you have there! just remeber no braking speed limits! lol!
ok i might be wrong here but did some one say that wonderful device was $3k? thas what £1750 ish OMG!!!!!!!! now how much will it cost to transport my car to the states!
that one sweet toy you have there! just remeber no braking speed limits! lol!
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Im guessing he is going to cryo treat the gears and weld weak spots on the tranny for it to last longer. Also probably replace the clutch for a heavy duty clutch amd fly wheel.
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Originally Posted by JeRKy 8 Owner
phil Im curious how well your stock tranny is goingto hold up w/the turbo kit. Doyou ever plan on upgrading it inthe future now that your cars warranty is completely gone? I cantwait to see your dynos
Originally Posted by darkducati
I am wondering how hard it would be to use the FD 5 speed. They are quite strong and plentiful.
Originally Posted by RotorManiac
What oil do you guys (jeff and philo) use now??
how often do you plan to change it?
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how often do you plan to change it?
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