Turbo on RX-8

fikren · 07-11-2008, 09:32 AM

The intercepter-X is a popular piggyback for alot of people. I have not looked in to it much but I think it is programable with the software yourself rather than having to send off for new maps like assessport.

I've actually heard more bad about the Greddy turbo kit than good, enough that I don't want to touch it plus it is a smaller turbo and I think if you try running more than 5 psi or so you end up with some issues so it seems to be very limited for the money.

Apparently people have had a lot of problems with the 8's coils. I don't know for sure if this was just on early models and was later fixed or if it is still an issue with some people. Basic of it was that the coils were weak and the cause of some ignition breakup, weak spark, etc. That was why mazsport produced their setup.

One thing to remember about mazsport is they are insanly expensive on just about everything. I don't have any of their stuff, I've heard good things about them so not knocking their products but they are high high.

Personally I think it is a waste of money to mess with a turbo on the 8's engine. Doesn't really matter what setup you try to run the exhaust ports are still going to limit how effective its going to be. I guess you could seal up the stock ports and open up the two ports like the 13B-REW and you would have more gain but then might as well just put a 13B-REW, would probabley be cheaper in the long run. The money is an issue. You can buy a complete kit for the 7 from a good shop like A-Spec that will produce, when tuned, 5-600hp for the same money you will spend on the 8 for a possible 100hp gain if that.

What we need is a thread and some research on the 8's sensor system and electrical and options there for standalones or piggybacks because if I were going to try and dump the money in the 8 for a turbo system to produce any kind of worthwhile gains then I'd be dropping a 20b in it first. For the same price or close to it, you could run a NA 20B and probabley see better gains than a turbo'd 8 engine.

07-11-2008, 09:32 AM	#1
fikren Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 318 Rep Power: 18	The intercepter-X is a popular piggyback for alot of people. I have not looked in to it much but I think it is programable with the software yourself rather than having to send off for new maps like assessport. I've actually heard more bad about the Greddy turbo kit than good, enough that I don't want to touch it plus it is a smaller turbo and I think if you try running more than 5 psi or so you end up with some issues so it seems to be very limited for the money. Apparently people have had a lot of problems with the 8's coils. I don't know for sure if this was just on early models and was later fixed or if it is still an issue with some people. Basic of it was that the coils were weak and the cause of some ignition breakup, weak spark, etc. That was why mazsport produced their setup. One thing to remember about mazsport is they are insanly expensive on just about everything. I don't have any of their stuff, I've heard good things about them so not knocking their products but they are high high. Personally I think it is a waste of money to mess with a turbo on the 8's engine. Doesn't really matter what setup you try to run the exhaust ports are still going to limit how effective its going to be. I guess you could seal up the stock ports and open up the two ports like the 13B-REW and you would have more gain but then might as well just put a 13B-REW, would probabley be cheaper in the long run. The money is an issue. You can buy a complete kit for the 7 from a good shop like A-Spec that will produce, when tuned, 5-600hp for the same money you will spend on the 8 for a possible 100hp gain if that. What we need is a thread and some research on the 8's sensor system and electrical and options there for standalones or piggybacks because if I were going to try and dump the money in the 8 for a turbo system to produce any kind of worthwhile gains then I'd be dropping a 20b in it first. For the same price or close to it, you could run a NA 20B and probabley see better gains than a turbo'd 8 engine. __________________ 93 bb rx7 Destined to be the never ending project car or possible part source for the rotary rat rod 2008 40th Anniversary Edition RX-8 - bankruptcy owned me RE-Amemiya Super Dolphin Tail Exhaust-for sale AutoExe Front and Rear Strut Bars-for sale AutoExe Member Brace Set-for sale 2008 Honda CBR600RR - bankruptcy owned me Motivation axle/fork/barend/frame sliders ASV "unbreakable" shorty levers Tripage Integrated Tailight and Adj FE Proton Fushmounts Akrapovic Hex Carbon/TI Slip On Sato Rearsets Last edited by fikren; 07-11-2008 at 09:35 AM.