The only person from this board to comment on the RX-8 board is ABDragon and his inputs are probably some of the most meaningful in that thread. It's interesting that a mod would consider banning one of us and NOT ban any of their own members that have repeatedly ridiculed the project in that thread. Not that the guy will ever log back in here to see my comment, just thought I'd comment.
Reading through their forum does remind me a lot of the G35 and 350Z forums I used to frequent. I'm so grateful to be here.
Hi, ya.
I didn't come here to look, start or get anyone in trouble. This thread was mentioned and I wanted to check it out. It just seemed that one was worried about cross-forum trolling and I wanted to assure that that wouldn't happen. I have no power here. Even there, I only get involved when someone gets childish.
I also have a Jeep Cherokee and someone in my off-road club has a Vehicross.
I just came by to say hi! I hope some of what I'm doing can help you guys. Your welcome to copy/paste any information you feel would benefit the Vehicross community.
I'm aiming to twin turbo the 6VD1@10psi on the stock 9.8:1 pistons and rods. I've tuned custom FI setups with both the EMS (standalone) and the FIC (piggy) and the FIC is very capable of FI tuning on this engine while maintaining OBD2 emissions. My hopes my be high but if I pull it off, more power to Isuzu. I think it's a great engine despite some of it's *manageable* flaws. Yes, the pistons are getting drilled but my engine is on the bench for a bit until I find a crank. Mine wound up having a badly worn thrust bearing.
I'll try and find the info about the 800+ HP build. It's some company out of Australia and I spoke with the owner about it. The only thing to note was it used a stock crank. I personally find that hard to believe but I'll know soon enough if it'll hold the ~380hp I'll put though it.
Here it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5tE55DAFKo It's owned by Luke Amanatidis. If you find any more info on it keep me posted.
Looks like he has some traction issues but it's scootin'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYQqY2V0MuI
Last edited by kickerfox : 05/08/2013 at 07:00 PM