Someone started a thread about the STS turbo and I decided to email them. I asked them in the email if they were planning to make a STS Turbo for the RX8 and they replied via email. Check it out...

:D
I hope it comes true...

 

Oh yeah, I suggest other members email them too showing interest and post their reply here. Let's go out and make sure we let them know we are interested.

Note: Mention, like I did, that keeping the price under $4,000 would make us STS customers.

 

Sent my reply in, stressing the need for a 'modest' boost to augment the torque, and mentioning the HUGE space left when you remove the stock muffler......

If you look at the way that thing is put together, the '8 seems to be the IDEAL car to showcase it!

It's the stupidest idea ever, but I really hope it works:D

S

 

Why is the idea stupid? If it works...and is better than a standard Turbo, then I think it's a great idea?

 

by the time the exhaust gets to the rear of the car it's lost all its heat and velocity.

then on top of that, it still has to pump the intake through 15 feet of pipe... definately not my first choice (or even a consideration).

 

That's what I thought too, but it seems that they are getting high HP gains from that setup, so they say. I thought if it can get 100HP out of the RX8 and cost under $4000...it would be a good deal.

 

i wouldn't trust them any further than i could throw them.

 

Don't make me write a 15 page response rebutting that. It works very well.

 

Ride in a car that has one.

 

Intercoolers have long lengths of piping too.

This one has an 8-12 foot intercooler with no bends, so technically it could be faster. (The pipe is the intercooler)

They use a velocity increaser that squeezes the air as it enters the turbo, it looks like this >< roughly, they say in order to get 5 PSI on the boost side you have to have 10 psi on the exhaust side, and the system is able to achieve that at 2-3000 rpm on the current cars. The Small Honda I think hits around 3800 rpms.

The Rotary engine would be even better for this because of its high revs, and decent flow rates, we should see Turbo spool at around 3-3300 rpm, just by guessing.

They responded to my email saying that they have a custom universal kit that is more expensive, but they should be able to fit it on my car.

 

Tell me, I think I know the answer, you can't just add a Turbo/SC right. It needs to be managed somehow...right?

So, does their kit come with a ECU?

I recevied an email from them again today, just said thanks type of stuff, but a RX8 with 350HP is my goal...one day, and the STS looks like a good and relatively...fair priced turbo.

We will see....send them more emails guys...so they get the picture!

 

rx8wannahave----You don't even have a car. You're going to make yourself sick unless you get one soon. Your obsessing just the way i did for over 2 years, Just not good for your mental health---- By the way i'll tell you this just once---There is now $4500 lease cash back thru 1/3/05. No penalty on early payoff--take the money and run--- refinance the residual and you've got one. BUY THE CAR

 

In case some of you didn't know this


They will have a two hour show, they will Dyno the Car before putting the turbo on, then "Bolt ON" the turbo, and Dyno the LS1 Camaro again.

It will be interesting to see the installation, and results of the Dyno. Especially for those that are not exactly believers in this product.

 

Do you know which program?

 

Why would you want to turbo charge a lease? Sounds like a waste of money to me.

 

Two Guys and a Garage.

Its on their homepage, you can read more about what they have done. The show is already filmed, but they won't show it until the 8th.

 

I was very skeptical of this at first but after reading through it and reviewing the physics of the idea it would seem to be an idea worth exploring for our car. First, If you looking for a safe, reliable bump in power and aren’t aiming for a dyno queen 8, this is offering about the same level of performance as the Greddy kit with a much easier install and a similar price. Second, it might be the only turbo kit you could actually remove before dealer trips if you wanted to install it while the car was under warranty. Sure you could do the same for a supercharger, but that I would think would still be more work.

So there is a “universal kit” for this? I’m going to have to contact these guys and see whats involved. We have the room down under the car, I guess you’d use a CZ or emanage to run the thing. A interesting idea, not right for everyone, but could be an alternative for some.

 

befor there was nothing really...now there are sooo many forced induction kits...and sooo few dollars to get them LOL

 

I think the thing to watch out for is their Integra kit. The Type R is another high reving engine. On their proto kit, they claim a 13.1 1/4 mile and not running it that hard. It is their first "low torque" high RPM design. It should be a good litmus test.

-Mr. Wigggles

 

excellent point

 

They sent me an email indicating that they have a Custom kit available, that would cost a little more, but that their tuners would be able to make it work with the RX8.

You might explore that option, maybe if you called and asked to be a beta tester for it.

 

Anyone catch this show last night, I had to work and missed it.

 

I didn't see the RX8 in the queue on their webpage www.ststurbo.com. However, the good news is that most of their kits are around $4k msrp:

Available Turbo Systems

All patented STS(tm) turbo systems start at 5 psi of boost, but can be upgraded with tuning and turbo upgrades to run up to 20 psi of boost.

LS1 Camaro/Trans-Am - $3995 MSRP
LT1 Camaro/Trans-Am - $3795 MSRP
Chevrolet/GMC/Cadillac Trucks - $3995 MSRP
Chevrolet/GMC/Cadillac SUVs - $3995 MSRP
Toyota Tundra - $3995 MSRP
Toyota Tacoma - $3595 MSRP
New products...

Pontiac GTO - $4495 MSRP
Dodge RAM 1500 Hemi - $4995 MSRP (Includes proprietary engine and drivetrain management)
Upcoming products...

Acura Integra / Honda Civic
C5 Corvette


STS(tm) Turbocharger Systems are designed so that they can be installed with average mechanical ability and without the need for specialty tools. Most systems can be installed in 4-6 hours by first time installers.

Our installation manual contains full color photos with step-by-step instructions which are clear and easy to follow. No cutting or modifying of the vehicle is necessary to install our system. All components mount to existing factory mounts and hardware. The system can also be removed in about an hour and virtually leaves no trace that it was ever installed.

STS Turbo Systems utilize top quality Garrett turbochargers and TiAL wastegates to give you years of trouble free driving and consistent performance. All tubing is coated with industry leading HPC coating. Turbocharger systems carry a full 12 month warranty against defects in materials and/or workmanship. With names like STS, Garrett, and TiAL behind you, you can rest assured that you are getting a quality product that you can depend on and performance that you can enjoy every time you drive!

*All systems are for off-road use only in California (CARB exemption is pending). The STS(tm) Turbo System is installed after the catalytic converter, so for most states your vehicle will pass emissions. Check with your state emissions for specific regulations.

 

Hmmmm,

Maybe STS can come over here and answer some of our brutal questions... .

 

For those who missed the Saturday (and Sunday repeat) show, the next airing is Thursday, Jan 13th, 8 a.m. I guess that's Eastern time zone.

S