Greddy Turbo Installed - Details Inside!!!!
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Your little birdies assertion is gratuitous.
The 13b seals were good for significantly more than that and the Renesis seals are better than those.
Add to that the issue that not too many Renesis' have been taken to 13 PSI yet (the fuel system can't keep up with that), and you have no data points for such an analysis.
The 13b seals were good for significantly more than that and the Renesis seals are better than those.
Add to that the issue that not too many Renesis' have been taken to 13 PSI yet (the fuel system can't keep up with that), and you have no data points for such an analysis.
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
Good to see they feel free to use your car as a coaster...
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Originally Posted by epitrochoid
maybe shawrf1 could chime in here about the oil pan, his car has one.
and i think that the best way to go. no messing with heaters or long drain lines to the nether regions of the engine bay. just a nice clean pan. and the extra capacity wont hurt either.
and i think that the best way to go. no messing with heaters or long drain lines to the nether regions of the engine bay. just a nice clean pan. and the extra capacity wont hurt either.
Hope that helps.
Like I stated in another thread, I've had the kit for 3 months and ~1500 miles. No problems w/the turbo kit and it's daily driven.
Rob
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Originally Posted by shawrf1
Like I stated in another thread, I've had the kit for 3 months and ~1500 miles. No problems w/the turbo kit and it's daily driven.
Rob
Rob
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Originally Posted by RX-Nut
Whoa.. 3 mos and 1500mi without a hiccup?? That's encouraging! Stock Maps?? Wouldnt that make you the first one, before Jon?
Rob
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Originally Posted by rudy8
1. Rotary Extreme (Chuck) has this turbo kit for 2800 plus ship
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Originally Posted by shawrf1
Yes. But Jon still holds the title for the first down & dirty, self-installed, paid-for, mass-produced turbo on the market... kudos! And yes, I'm using stock GReddy maps. In fact, everyone's map was tuned and copied from the one I have.
Rob
Rob
I'm curious.. did you or are you planning a motor teardown to see what effects, if any, the turbo is having on the Renesis... or have you seen?
#1286
Originally Posted by epitrochoid
what did that gray market warranty set you back?
im considering doing the same since my dealer gets all fired up when i talk about how i really drive that car
im considering doing the same since my dealer gets all fired up when i talk about how i really drive that car
-Ryan
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Guys, Especially Philodox and Mazda Maniac.
I completed installing the Greddy turbo kit to the specifications to which were on the translated instructions. Everything sounds great when the car is stationary and even while revving the engine. However, here is when I started having problems. When going out for a quick test drive. The engine sounded like it was drowning when reaching about 5 k in second gear. We have not messed with the Emanage, because it is suppose to be already pre-set. My mechanic thinks it may be because the BOV has not been installed yet and is not letting the presure release quick enouph. The "Check Engine" light also came on now. Any takes on this problem?
I completed installing the Greddy turbo kit to the specifications to which were on the translated instructions. Everything sounds great when the car is stationary and even while revving the engine. However, here is when I started having problems. When going out for a quick test drive. The engine sounded like it was drowning when reaching about 5 k in second gear. We have not messed with the Emanage, because it is suppose to be already pre-set. My mechanic thinks it may be because the BOV has not been installed yet and is not letting the presure release quick enouph. The "Check Engine" light also came on now. Any takes on this problem?
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Originally Posted by MarWar80
The engine sounded like it was drowning when reaching about 5 k in second gear............ My mechanic thinks it may be because the BOV has not been installed yet and is not letting the presure release quick enouph. The "Check Engine" light also came on now. Any takes on this problem?
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Originally Posted by MarWar80
Guys, Especially Philodox and Mazda Maniac.
I completed installing the Greddy turbo kit to the specifications to which were on the translated instructions. Everything sounds great when the car is stationary and even while revving the engine. However, here is when I started having problems. When going out for a quick test drive. The engine sounded like it was drowning when reaching about 5 k in second gear. We have not messed with the Emanage, because it is suppose to be already pre-set. My mechanic thinks it may be because the BOV has not been installed yet and is not letting the presure release quick enouph. The "Check Engine" light also came on now. Any takes on this problem?
I completed installing the Greddy turbo kit to the specifications to which were on the translated instructions. Everything sounds great when the car is stationary and even while revving the engine. However, here is when I started having problems. When going out for a quick test drive. The engine sounded like it was drowning when reaching about 5 k in second gear. We have not messed with the Emanage, because it is suppose to be already pre-set. My mechanic thinks it may be because the BOV has not been installed yet and is not letting the presure release quick enouph. The "Check Engine" light also came on now. Any takes on this problem?
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Originally Posted by shawrf1
... and how my catch can is installed (routed from the intake, to the catch can, back to the oil filler neck).
Originally Posted by Broke_Apex_Seal
I asked him about the warranty and he still was like "**** it I will push it thru" Also I am going to give them all $200 bucks for doing all that they have done for me.Really nice guys and it is hard to find that these days .
-Ryan
-Ryan
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Ya seriously...what dealership is that??? Only competent dealership I've found, that embraces mods (as long as they aren't breaking stuff) is about a 6-8 hour drive from MD =/.
Btw Jeff, nice car . It'll be nice in the spring/summer when we actually have sunlight and not a LED flashlight to see the engine bay.
Btw Jeff, nice car . It'll be nice in the spring/summer when we actually have sunlight and not a LED flashlight to see the engine bay.
#1294
Originally Posted by philodox
I had the CEL come on for me as well soon after install. The metal gasket GReddy provides that connects the air pump hose to the downpipe is wrong. Don't use it. Instead use the stock metal gasket for the air pump hose. The diameter of the hole for air is too small with the Greddy gasket. The stock gasket will work perfectly. The CEL you probably have is "Secondary Air Flow - Bad" or something like that.
Philodox, It didn't work! Still doing the same thing
#1295
Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
That is how it should be installed - that gets rid of vapor and moisture.
Which dealer is that? I might want to start using them.
Which dealer is that? I might want to start using them.
Fitzgerald Mazda
Bob is my tech! He rocks to the max.
Let me know I will hook you up with him.
#1296
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Originally Posted by rudy8
can i inturrupt?
two things.
1. Rotary Extreme (Chuck) has this turbo kit for 2800 plus ship
2. does anyone know if I need to take off my SR underdrive pulleys and restore stock pulleys when i put on the greedy?
two things.
1. Rotary Extreme (Chuck) has this turbo kit for 2800 plus ship
2. does anyone know if I need to take off my SR underdrive pulleys and restore stock pulleys when i put on the greedy?
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Originally Posted by MarWar80
Philodox, It didn't work! Still doing the same thing
-Jon
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There are a number of possible causes - open or leaking pipes to and from the intercooler, improper routing of the air lines that were hooked up to the OEM intake pipe, leaking BOV, open vacuum line somewhere, etc. Those are just somce of the issues from installing the kit. There could also be other mitigating problems that existed prior to the install - bad plug or plug wire, failing or clogged oil injection pump, etc.
I'd start with a complete reset of the ECU and then get at least four drive cycles in with no boost under any circumstances.
I'd start with a complete reset of the ECU and then get at least four drive cycles in with no boost under any circumstances.
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Jeff & Jon, the little birdie divulged his source today about the 13 PSI. It was part of the classroom training to become a master mechanic on the Renesis at Irvine. He said the 13 PSI was in their training text for the maximum safe level of boost. He also said that sure, the seals will take a hell of allot more boost, but after all the testing on blowing engines down there, they settled on 13 PSI as the max safe boost with OEM seals. He got to watch them blow one up. He said the entire building was vibrating just before it blew.
He also showed me where our trannies are failing. Its the plate that keeps the main shaft from moving back and forth. It's a small part that is not very thick. He said it was a weak design, and the outside edges fracture and allow the main shaft to move. He said you can fix it without opening the tranny up pretty simply.
He said to wait a year or so, and we will all be surprised what is coming our way. He said the USDM MS8 will be boosted to about 8-10 PSI, but it is down the road aways behind the Mazdaspeed 6. That is what corporate told them at school.
He also showed me where our trannies are failing. Its the plate that keeps the main shaft from moving back and forth. It's a small part that is not very thick. He said it was a weak design, and the outside edges fracture and allow the main shaft to move. He said you can fix it without opening the tranny up pretty simply.
He said to wait a year or so, and we will all be surprised what is coming our way. He said the USDM MS8 will be boosted to about 8-10 PSI, but it is down the road aways behind the Mazdaspeed 6. That is what corporate told them at school.
Last edited by Nemesis8; 03-07-2006 at 09:16 PM. Reason: Waiting for MS Miata tranny information...