Jason

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.

Jason
www.rx8store.com

Ajax

so what's going on there at 21 seconds.. it sounds funky.

RX-Nut

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.

Ajax

it's a gattling gun.. not sure what model.

rxrotary2_7

snuggle up with a good book. LOL
I guess you could start here: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/turbo.htm

trophymaker

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.

cooldriver88

I saw that this kit is NOT CARB legal. So does that mean that it won’t pass emissions?

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.

philodox

that was my foot slipping off the throttle.. it's really wet outside right now.. fog is almost unbelievable.

it's a 3/8" line.. hot oil is very thin.. flows very easily through the hose.. much easier to understand how it's a good drain if you see in person.. pictures never really capture everything

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.

bureau13

Why would a BOV prevent them from getting CARB certified? Its venting pressurized air on the intake side, not exhaust gasses.

jds

cooldriver88

The whole not being CARB legal is the big thing holding me back from getting it. Because here in Cali. we have very strict emissions

philodox

a 'vent to atmospher' blow off valve would not be carb legal. a recirculating has a chance to be.

Iwannarex8

philodox...........I think you are famous..........this thread got 1000 hits today

ScudRunner

This thread should be renamed, even if not stickied. The countdown is over. :D

IZoomZoomI

don't hold your breath, I doubt any FI kit that is going to come out in the future is going to pass emissions in california . Guess we have to weigh out the beneifts and consequences.

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.

MazdaManiac

iTrader: (3)

You guys have it so bad with regards to emissions in Cali.
Here in Maryland, they just hook a cable to the OBD-II port and if you have no codes, you pass. The only visual inspection is the tighness of the gas cap and the presence of and exhaust system.

trophymaker

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?

MazdaManiac

iTrader: (3)

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.

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

RX-Nut

how would you upg the tranny.. its not like they sell aftermarket heavy duty rx-8 trannies do they, yet? or is it like a universal model?

xdrian

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.

Mickeyblue

I want I want I want!

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!

darkducati

I am wondering how hard it would be to use the FD 5 speed. They are quite strong and plentiful.

RotorManiac

What oil do you guys (jeff and philo) use now??
how often do you plan to change it?
thanks

philodox

I don't see a problem with the transmission, LSD, or lightweight flywheel I have. I'll be under 300whp so there isn't THAT much stress there. However, i don't expect my stock clutch to last more than 6 months. I need to replace that anyhow since I race the damn thing (autocross/solo II)

I believe it's the latest issue of Modified Mag that there is a RX-8 on the cover. They transplanted a FD's REW engine into it. They are using the stock transmission, drive shaft, and LSD. I think the bell housings mate perfectly so if need be, I'll just drop in a 3rd gen tranny and get a different drive shaft if the stock one on the RX-8 is too short/long. Who knows, maybe they are direct fit as shown in that conversion in the Modified Mag. I think that's the magazine anyhow, I need to go to the bookstore and buy it to read up more.

I use Royal Purple Synthetic 5w20. I love the stuff. Synthetics are even better for turbos because of the viscosity (I can't spell today, please excuse me). I'll still continue to use the Royal Purple oils.


Oh yeah... please call me Jon guys.. that's my name