Forced Induction - Mazda RX-8
Forced Induction - Mazda RX-8
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Tonberry

Original Poster:

2,296 posts

222 months

Saturday 8th October 2011
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Probably been asked before. Specifically turbocharging.

How much?

Who?

How much?(power)

Reliability?


RWD cossie wil

4,382 posts

203 months

Saturday 8th October 2011
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Far too much

Not a clue

Not enough

Less than Zero

Hope this helps!

menguin

3,781 posts

251 months

Saturday 8th October 2011
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Fuel economy: 10 GPM

mizx

1,585 posts

215 months

Saturday 8th October 2011
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I'm still considering buying an RX8, this is only based on what I've garnered thusfar.

£3-4k ( supercharger kits £4-5k+)

No idea, not sure about labour

Mostly hear of 280-300bhp

Additional engine wear, minor differences in mpg, that's about the limit of my understanding smile


http://www.rx8club.com/forumdisplay.php?f=93

Edited by mizx on Saturday 8th October 15:08

Marf

22,907 posts

271 months

Saturday 8th October 2011
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Just get an RX7, surely?

marcosgt

11,498 posts

206 months

Saturday 8th October 2011
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Unless you want 4 seats, more comfortable ride, better COG (although you might ruin that with a poorly sited supercharger)...

Might end up costing you a lot more too (although you'd probably get it back, not sure you will supercharging an 8) - even tatty 7s aren't cheap.

If you do it, OP, be sure to let us know all about it smile

M.

Tonberry

Original Poster:

2,296 posts

222 months

Saturday 8th October 2011
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mizx said:
I'm still considering buying an RX8, this is only based on what I've garnered thusfar.

£3-4k ( supercharger kits £4-5k+)

No idea, not sure about labour

Mostly hear of 280-300bhp

Additional engine wear, minor differences in mpg, that's about the limit of my understanding smile


http://www.rx8club.com/forumdisplay.php?f=93

Edited by mizx on Saturday 8th October 15:08
Chees for that. Gives me an idea on possible power levels and costs.

The RX-8 looks good, is lightweight, handles well and seats 4 plus shopping.

What's not to like?

A PZ can be picked up for £4K now too.


ensignia

946 posts

265 months

Saturday 8th October 2011
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A PZ for £4k? There'd have to be something wrong with it at that price?

BlueMR2

9,466 posts

232 months

Saturday 8th October 2011
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Marf said:
Just get an RX7, surely?
Looks so much better and designed with the turbos in mind as well.