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Old 09-19-2009, 05:26 PM
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Putting a Turbo on my Rx8
Hey i was thinking about putting a turbo on my RX8 but... i dont really know much about them i've read threads till my eyes hurt but either i dont really understand the turbo lingo or even know whats going on. The obvious response is "Then dont turbo your RX 8", but i dont really want to settle for that one. So what im hoping for is a little help from what i would call you experts out there...
What im trying to do if possible is get around 300 rwhp spending as close to 5,000 as possible, from a completely stock RX8. If possible. Any suggestions are appreciated thx.
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Please Read The STICKIES!!!!

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Please dont eat me!!! Lol jk this helps alot.
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i would budget A LOT more than $5k
example:
greddy kit = $3400
upgrade (which you'll need)= $1200 - $1400
AccessPort = $680
Ignition $500
Install = $800+ labor
and that doesn't include a BOV, gauges, etc everything else you'll NEED to turbo
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add in 4-5k if you blow your engine and want to stay turbo. otherwise you can do what everyone else does when they blow their engine - sell off the FI kit to pay for the rebuild and go NA before selling the car.
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add in 4-5k if you blow your engine and want to stay turbo. otherwise you can do what everyone else does when they blow their engine - sell off the FI kit to pay for the rebuild and go NA before selling the car.
It's funny because it's true !
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thanks all of this helps, but what are the major things i should look at getting first, and upgrading later. Would it be better to buy a bolt on kit or piece it together myself?
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thanks all of this helps, but what are the major things i should look at getting first, and upgrading later. Would it be better to buy a bolt on kit or piece it together myself?
piece it together - get the twin turbos off an rx7 then ...............





Oh **** not this again
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Where could i look at finding those?
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since renesis isnt here ill help him out,

the twin turbos from the rx7 are a direct swap and they are only 400 dollar, but you will need exhaust berrings from a crosfire they are also a direct swap

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Where could i look at finding those?
any rotary shop can ship em to your door
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^true. looks like these guys answered all your questions.
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you will reach your 300 hp mark with the rx7 twin turbos
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any recommended websites anyone? Thanks for all the help thus far guys.
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just google for rotary shops in your area and call em asking if they could get ahold of rx7 twin turbos and their pcm
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It is a real easy swap to do but make sure you pm Renesis se3p because he has all the inside knowledge
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yes renesis se3p is the man he does right hand drive conversions and everything
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With the rx7 twin turbos you dont even need to tune because the pcm's are the same. Just buy some universal piping on ebay, and like others have said, its a direct swap

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ross the man he runs this setup and wins every week at the track
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ross the man he runs this setup and wins every day at the track
fixed. it's just that good.
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ross and me have track experience
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If i do decide to do go with the RX7 twin turbos, do i have to modify the engine compartment any or can i leave it as is...and where can i get ahold of some crosfire exhaust berrings?
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berrings or berries?
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If i do decide to do go with the RX7 twin turbos, do i have to modify the engine compartment any or can i leave it as is...and where can i get ahold of some crosfire exhaust berrings?
try the crossfire forum
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