Hymee

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You know what I really, really want to do?

Finish my R&D, and take an auto kit to the US prior to SS9, fit it up to an auto RX-8 in the few days prior, have it tuned, and show it off at SS9. Wouldn't that be cool. All very possible if I get a few ducks in a row. I just need some sponsorship for airline tickets (*2)

Cheers,
Hymee.

SlayerRX8

Le sigh at my college budget. Where do you think the money will come from, Hymee?

sosonic

Looks like Hymee might be the first one with a "high power" supercharger for the RX-8 Auto in the new group coming out.

Getting RX-8 Autos in the 230 WHP to 250 WHP range, will be a big hit. But, we need more info., the more info. the better.

N rider89

oh my god i would shell out a good amount of money for 230whp

Clavius

If SS9 was in the New England area.. and my car could be the test mule I'd be wiring you the money right the hell now Hymee

How much would tickets cost anyways?!

SlayerRX8

I was pondering the possible power numbers from possible with the AT, and as RP said in another thread, the % gains are higher with the AT than the MT. Looking at Pettit's numbers, they had a 4psi, 8psi, and 12psi kit for the MT. Each stage gets a gain of about 40whp with each raising of 4psi. Their AT model (with the smaller blower) got a gain of 60whp per 4psi. They're getting a bigger blower (maybe like the one you've been using Hymee?), and that will result in more airflow. I don't know how MUCH airflow, but I'll be conservative and say that it will gain an extra 10whp per 4psi at 70whp. That would mean stage their 4psi AT would be 200whp, their 8psi AT would be 270whp, and 12psi would be at 340whp.

One vid in the main Hymee Gets Supercharged thread shows the boost going up to 13psi. I'm very excited about this kit.

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I don't have too much knowledge about forced induction, but I noticed the relationship between boost level and hp gain on the other MT kit. There are other factors with the AT at play such as the torque converter, transmission cooling, etc. It may not be possible to get up that high with the AT, I don't know.

These are GUESSES from my very limited knowledge. Please don't start taking them as fact, or even probable. If anyone with more knowledge could correct me on any flawed logic, that would be great.

Either way, I can't wait to see what this kit can do.

N rider89

wow i dont even care if it gets way up there i just want a little extra power but a little more than that is good too

DOMINION

I'll comp your room at my hotel if you sponser my winning blue at 8

Clavius

^ haha you go Dom... get Hymee ova here.. wish I worked in the airline business 'cause I'd definatly hook him up. Get both our cars sponsored with the S/C hehe

Hymee

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I need $3000 US to fund 2 x return tickets (on the cheap). Who wants to pass the hat around Need to make a few other things fall into place before we commit, but it is not outside the realms of possibility. Would need access to a workshop and a chassis dyno as well. Maybe someone from Snap-On could sponsor us, hehehe.

Cheers,
Hymee.

DOMINION

Hymee what time of year are you looking to come out? SS9 time?

Clavius

Is there such a thing as 5th class seats hehehe... j/k.
Wish I was making more money because I'd definatly be helping you out. Aparently Petti is having their cat's melting and stuff when they goto 8psi. Btw still liking the blogs.. learned alot though some of it went over my head hahaha.

Hymee

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Lets assume for a moment that I can bring a kit to bolt-up onto a 4-port with me to LA a few days before SS9, and someone gives us access to a workshop, and a donor auto to try it out on, and access to a chassis dyno so we can tune it, would I have any takers? I would at least need the lucky donor to pay for the parts. Help with airfares would be good as well.

I am 100% serious about this

Cheers,
Hymee.

snizzle

Ugh, why do I have to be on the complete opposite side of the US.......

Somebody needs to jump on this. It's an awesome opportunity.

Hymee

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At least it is in the right country!!!

BoosTED

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Very true Hymee!

We appreciate all of your efforts, they will not go unfruitful.

If I had an auto I would drive it to Cali for fitment. Think it is 1600 miles away from me which is about 30 hours one way. Pretty sure it would take you less time to fly from the land down under than for me to drive...

SlayerRX8

I really want to be that donor car! Two things are holding me back, though.

1. my 8 isn't running smoothly, and I need to take it in to be looked at for that...plus the recall.

2. I'm in college and I can't drive across the country for such a long period of time and miss all that work!

Hymee - I suggest posting this proposal in a higher traffic area, like your main Hymee gets Supercharged thread in Major Horsepower Upgrades. Also I'm going to start looking through names on here and see if anyone is remotely close to LA....like less than 3,000 miles away like snizzle and me.

Edit: PM N^Rider!!!

This is your chance N^Rider! Get that Ness-powered RX-8 going!

SlayerRX8

Also, Dominion - do you still have an AT 8? you aren't TOO far from there!

N rider89

huh what supercharge??

um id need to hear some more details before i kinda jump into this but im definetly interested. its like a 5 hour drive to la for me so not too bad.

check with Dom though cause he maybe be closer than i am






also props on knowing ness

DOMINION

Hymee, I can take care of your room/stay out in LA and I would be more than happy to let you have at my at 8 for as long as you need. But I can't afford the parts
What are you'r thoughts on this?
Thanks,
-Gilbert

SlayerRX8

There we go!

I knew we'd find someone who could do it

Hymee

iTrader: (1)

No worries. I'd be happy to take them back off again and bring them home with me. Kinda reduces my risks somewhat, so is sensible in that regard.

Cheers,
Hymee.

Hymee

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Some people miss all the action

Have a read of this:

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-major-horsepower-upgrades-93/hymee-gets-supercharged-part-2-a-36376/

Cheers,
Hymee.

N rider89

no no no, i was just kidding ive read all abou this. im excited

SlayerRX8

When this all works out...someone PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD take videos! And pics!

And specs if possible