Pettit Supercharged RX8 with CAMP 2
December 21, 2008
Pettit Racing Supercharged RX8, with Pettit Racing / HKS Camp 2 electronic gauges, in Scotland.
Only a mild run, but some transitions to boost (nowhere near full revs though) and a quick look at the screen of the camp 2 six gauge display mode. If you look carefully you will see a peak boost of 7.6 psi and 329 g/s air flow. (smaller number which are peak holds until wiped by user)
RX8 Stock vs Turbo Comparison
November 14, 2008
Charts showing power and torque results on dyno tests for the stock Rx8 (manual 1.3 231 Bhp) versus Greddy turbo, SFR turbo, Pettit supercharger, Mazdatrix supercharger, Mazsport turbo, PTP turbo, MazdaManiac Greddy turbo upgrade and Esmeril turbo kit.
The power for the turbocharged kits is between 293 WHP (Greddy kit) and 366 WHP (Esmeril kit), and between 271 WHP (Pettit) and 276 WHP (Mazdatrix) for the supercharged versions.
POWER COMPARISON
TORQUE COMPARISON
Greddy Synchronic BOV on Turbo RX-8
November 13, 2008
GReddy Type RS 40mm blow-off valve on GReddy Turbo RX-8 with GReddy SP2 catback exhaust and stock cat.
Synchronic BOV on Turbo RX-8
Mazda RX8 Turbo 269km uphill in Greece
October 25, 2008
The best rx8 turbo in greece doing 269km/h (~ 170 mph). This car is called the RX8 NFS.
Esmeril Racing RX-8 Turbo Kit
October 23, 2008
366whp (~430hp@crank) at 13psi proven (Esmeril Racing Ignition Upgrade Installed)
Price: $5,895.00
Very simple installation that anyone with some DIY experience can accomplish within a weekend.
Only common hand tools required for installation.
Completely bolt-on and reversible to OEM within a weekend.
Ideally Placed Turbo components for less heat concentration and huge Engine bay appeal
Components:
T-70 Turbocharger, good for 550whp(650hp @ flywheel)
60 mm Wastegate (please note wastegate placement has changed to where the manifold is located instead of having it in the engine bay. The reason for this change is flow improvement and drop in engine bay temps. The overall look/appeal of the kit will has not changed as the wastegate was not previously visible when the engine cover was on.).
50mm BOV
24″X11″X3″ Intercooler. Intercooler tank design now allows the factory bumper bar to be kept in place or can easily be placed to show off intercooler.
Manifold constructed of 304SS CAST pipes/elbows. Retains the use of OEM airpump if customer chooses to keep it.
Aluminum Intercooler piping and high quality reinforced silicone hose connectors).
Heat shielding included to promote cooler engine bay temps and preserve OEM components located in the vicinity of turbo components.(optional Turbo shield not included)
High amp/efficiency Small battery INCLUDED
1000cc Injector Upgrade package INCLUDED
Fuel pump Upgrade INCLUDED
Pre-Tuned Engine Management System OPTIONAL or INCLUDED. For non-ems kit we will load tested and proven maps for the Microtech and Interceptor-X engine management systems (we still highly recommend a professional tune to get the most power safely out of your setup). One map programming provided with kit purchase but we will offer a service for subsequent programming (shipping not included for programming).
Fully braided oil feed and return lines with high quality black anodized aluminum fittings.
Mild steel 2 piece downpipe (Bolts up to factory exhaust system or after-market ones).
Video with this turbo kit in action , can be seen here
You can buy the esmeril turbo kit from here
Esmeril Racing RX-8 Turbo
October 18, 2008
Install a turbo kit and your Rx8 will go like crazy, as you can see in the following video. The esmeril turbo kit gives about 300bhp at the wheel.
Mazda RX-8 Turbo VS Porsche 997 Carrera 4S
October 18, 2008
Turbocharged RX-8 with TurboXS RFL BOV
October 18, 2008
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