The Rotary Heaven

Series 1 Ecu Tune

ThUnderberk — Sat, 19 May 2012 13:06:25 GMT

Hi guys i need help for my friend 8..

Tune car na and now we need ecu tune if we buy accessport is it enough for us or whatelse do you prefer ?

Series 1 Rx-8

Poorly Engine

simonworkwear — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:37:13 GMT

Hello All, well i am new to RX8 ownership and i had before buying my car fully understood the problems that the car may have.

Its starts fine, drives well (slight oil leak) but does have the hot start issue.

So, i need to get the engine re-worked. Who is going to be best to use? and where are the based? Im in the midlands, and do not mind traveling as long as its to somebody who knows exctly what they are doing.

There seems to be quite a few people advertising they do, but i am unsure they all have the knowledge.

Help Please.

Thanks

Simon

:shifty::shifty:

Cel P0420

shifty — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:20:35 GMT

Ok started getting this every so often ive checked the cat which has a tiny hole in it say 5-6mm I did fail my last mot but only on the emission at idle and only barely so would I be wrong in thinking its a dying lambda or could it still be my cat which is a BHR highflow cat and 2 years old now,

Sweden, what els? ;)

Erajk — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:46:31 GMT

Hi,

Erik from Sweden :)
Bought my first rotary in October from England to have as a track toy.

As soon as i can I will post a project thread and tell you more about my modifications :rockon:

rx8 drifiting at japfest 2012

madder — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:09:01 GMT

bit of footage i took at weekend

Duda purchase GReddy turbo kit T618

dani_rs — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:48:11 GMT

Hey. Apologize for so many questions here, etc.. but more than anything to get all opinions, and in Spain this complicated issue turbo kit, etc.. as there are very few people who has mounted. The issue, I can buy very economical GReddy turbo kit T618, with all it takes, hoses, intercooler, etc. Ultimate eManage more black switchboard, but controller HKS turbo ecv6 model, but Forge dump valve, two pressure gauges, one on the AEM wide band probe and a pressure of the turbo. The kit is less than a year of use, and few kilometers. That you think would be worth buying? Envelope power values would be giving? As I have read to get better values should buy some more flow injectors, etc.. But I do not mess it is to see what you think about the topic. I leave a couple of pictures so you can see like this. Greetings.

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Hello All

simonworkwear — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:37:59 GMT

Hi, just joined and thought i would say hi.

I have been a fan of Rotary engined cars for years and have never had the oppertunity to buy one.

Until last week, when a 2004 RX8 came up in a plant sale, and i bagged it.

Now obviously i had to buy it blind, so i have taken a chance.

But its a very nice motor, and when you consider it came to me for a shade under 2k i cannot complain.

Yes it has a slight oil leak, and the hot start issue, but its only covered 49k miles and its very very tidy.

It drives spot on, and the hot start issue is only a problem if you are in a hurry (lol)

So just need to get the engine refurbed and i will be a happy man.

Does anybody know of a good place in the Midlands.

Many Thanks

:shifty::shifty:

Problem number 2 oil catch tank full in 2 hours

shifty — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:27:29 GMT

Ok having a strange one with my oil I did 2 track sessions yesterday and by the end all my oil was in the catch tank .
Basically I got to the venue hot engine check oil it was about 1/4 up the dip stick so I topped up to just over half way I then did 2 20 minute track sessions over 2 hours then when I came in I parked up popped the hood for some airflow but noticed the catch tank was full so I check my oil and it was bare minimum so what's up with that then seems strange that its being drawn up the filler pipe and into the tank.

exhaust rattle/buzz

shifty — Sun, 13 May 2012 10:50:47 GMT

Ok im at my white end now I have a rattle slash buzz coming from my exhaust I have a full stainless setup header to catback I get a small rattle with my resonated hf cat but when I fit my decat its unbearable I've recently swapped out my toyo header for a racing beat one which cured other issues and rattles but not this im not sure where to look next and its driving me nuts I wanted my decat on for yesterday but it sounded awful and when the mashal doing the sound test said my girls and hf was pathetic I was even more gutted.

Japfest 2012 photos

Countzero — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:42:39 GMT

time for some photos...
slide show

and album

Duda instalation air fuel ratio wathc

dani_rs — Sat, 12 May 2012 08:26:51 GMT

Hi all. Yesterday I installed the kit you buy watches. With the water temperature, oil, and oil pressure, no problems. The only thing that we installed but is offline mix. Is connected to a probe, but someone knows exactly where? Talking to the mechanic told me he had several possibilities. Greetings.

Japfest 2012

California Style — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:41:55 GMT

To celebrate Japfest 10th anniversary and the launch of our new R3 exhaust we are doing a show special of all our Pettit Racing exhausts (series 1 & R3) for a "No vat" price, which is a nice saving.

This will occur today, on showday tomorrow and payment must be made promptly (i.e. Monday / Tuesday etc)

Also I will be bringing down a few shift knobs, radio knobs, and some Protek multi packs to the show so people can buy at a small saving and with no delivery costs.

See you there!

Team Chihuahua

Kruizer — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:12:43 GMT

Hey folks, I started up an FB page as its easier to update than loads of forums with build progress etc. It'd be great if I could get your support by liking the page if its of interest to you of course and maybe you might share it as a status update ? Anyways the page will include all updates on the SR20 RX8, Beams Engined KP61 and future projects planned for 2012 / 13. With randoms snaps of cars spotted in my travels around the countryside and bits of work I do for friends from time to time. All feedback is welcome :)

http://www.facebook.com/teamchihuahua2012

AEM/Mazdaspeed Cold Air Intake Install Guide via Images

Arnie_O — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:58:58 GMT

This is a direct copy and paste from the RX8OCUK that i posted up so sorry if some of the referances dont make sense and some of the links will lead to DIY's from over on the RX8OC too.

This is not intended to be a full guide on installing an AEM/Mazdaspeed Cold Air Intake, as the instructions are quite good however some of the pictures are not exactly clear in what goes where.

These Pictures where taken Last spring (2011) when I was installing an AEM Kit on to DreRX8's motor during a pretty heavy modding session.
I believe Dre got his AEM from Mad Motors for an amazing price considering everywhere else where punting them for �300 at the time.

This will be more of an image guide than a step by step walk through of everything you need to to to install it.

With the above noted lets get on to some of the information that you stepped in here for.

First of all your going to need to remove your stock Airbox these youtube videos are a great referance.

Next the front bumper has got to go so allow you access to the main area for install. depending on what series Rx8 you have they differ slightly.

Series 1 RX-8 (2003-2008) Front Bumper Removal Guide by Orbist

Series 2 RX-8 (2008-2011) Front Bumper Removal Guide by Hypothermia

Once you got your front bumper off and the stock airbox out then your going to want to remove the rest of the stock intake system... just take is slowly and don't rush things, specially if you got a 231 as there will be some extra items to remove.

When Disconnecting your MAF plug make sure you when reconnecting it that you tie the additional cable and plug (for the VFAD controller) away securely, do not leave it dangling as your not going to need it anymore.

When your installing your CAI leave all the hose clamps and bolts loose as first to allow you to adjust everything once its all fitted and in place then you can tighten them all up.

Well not its picture time, I am going to shut up and let the images do most of the talking.

First remove the front strengthening bar to allow better access for the final pipe part.

Reducing Rubber Hose is next up, fitted to the throttle body.

MAF Sensor Pipes next the angle of this is important

Hose Joiner and mesh screen.

Another Mesh screen goes in.

Now is when the funny looking bump coupler goes in.

Now for the Beautiful bend... Make sure you get the spacers in the correct places for the bolts.

Fit your Filter and optional AEM sock connect your vacuum lines up to the intake,

Fit MAF sensor and reassemble....

Jobs-a-gooden!!!

All pictures taken by DreRX8 and poorly edited by myself.

AEM vs Racing Beat

dani_rs — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:47:10 GMT

Hello, I used the search but have not found anything concrete, I'm deciding between a racing beat revi intake w/ air duct or the AEM intake, and wanted to know who thought of each of the systems, which I advise, etc. . I leave the Racing Beat almost new at a great price, but personally I like more the AEM system