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[TJRX8]

hello to everyone im new to this site the names thomas i currently work for citroen and mazda as a mechanic. I recently bought myselff an rx8 2006 230bhp hi-power i am currently toying with the idea of turbo charging her but i have never heard any good news of those engines being turbo'd. i could strip and re-build the whole car but when it comes to aftermarket im lost.. So i need some advise on my idea - is it a good idea and if so where can i proceed with this huge leap .? i am worried the turbo will burn the rotar tips out off her which would spell disaster!!
so please advise !!
Also i was told re-mapping the e.c.u on my car will get me another 30bhp is this a load of b@=#ks or is thier any truth . many thanks

 

[pgarner]

Hello and welcome to the site mate

ive only heard that the engine isnt as good for turboing as the older w4nkel engine.

as for the remapping you would see a decent gain but i think 30 is being a little optimistic maybe 10bhp although the rotary has less friction so you may get slightly more

 

[TJRX8]

hey thanks for the reply , iv only heard rumors also but thier is thousands of turbo'd rx7/rx8 you tube is full of them but i think my best power gain would be to add another rotar to the engine than turboing her .. im at a loss wat to do with her :-/

 

[obi_waynne]

Porting is a good option on the rotary engines. You're big problem with a turbo will be heat.

The catalyst is the UK spec cars weakspot. Fit a sports cat and you'll be flying along with a remap of course!

There are a few turbo kits around for the RX7 w4nkel but I've not seen any for the RX8 Renesis yet.

 

[turbonutter69]

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