Alright, I finally have wheels/tires back on my car after they were stolen from in front of my house. The car is going in for some dealer work including a compression test to make sure the engine is in good shape. I have a massive pile of goodies in my living room ready to go into the car including a brand new GT2871R turbo. The original plan was that CRH was going to fly in to do the install last weekend, but due to my car being out of commission for nearly a month from damage during the theft that didn't pan out. Because I don't have a garage and I'm looking to get this install done before next spring I'm trying to price out a local shop that can do the install since they would have the facility without worrying about potential random Maryland weather ruining the parade.

The install is basically a GReddy turbo kit with a few extras, the turbo needs a small bit of fabrication work to extend the wastegate actuator and the mounting bracket needs to be modified. I have a lotek pod and gauges that need to be installed also. I've spoken with JE Import Performance in Baltimore and they are willing to do the install, but I haven't gotten a final estimate until I bring in all the components to get an evaluation. Does anybody have another local shop they can recommend who does good work on RX8s? Have you heard anything good/bad/indifferent about JE Import Performance?

 

I don't know about their work on RX8s, but I know they built my friend a wicked acura CL with a full H22A swap and custom turbo kit! I drove him down to their facility to pick it up and man do they have nice digs. I'm going to have them craft me a midpipe and exhaust whenever I can afford it.

 

http://www.pfsupercars.com/

http://www.kdrotary.com/index.php

pf supercars will be closer and probably a lot more experienced. not that kd doesnt know what its doing, (but pf is doing a 3 rotor conversion on an rx8 right now) kd will also probably be cheaper. though they are in PA.

 

I had heard mixed things about PF Supercars... they were the first shop I contacted and were not too quick or responsive to even discuss the install with me. I pretty much got a "whatever" vibe from them. Then I heard that PF had gotten sued and lost a few years ago due to a turbocharged Rx8 they completely butchered. Made me a bit wary to continue down that route. Also, PA is a bit of a drive, just because I want a minimal return trip once the turbo is in and situated since I will (hopefully) be on base FI MazdaManiac maps. Also if there are any issues or problems I want them to be close by so I can drive it up there without a problem.