It's taken a year but my RX6 is finally in!
08-31-04, 02:45 AM
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It's taken a year but my RX6 is finally in!
Since I got my car a year ago I have planned and waited for this day. For various reasons such as finance and waiting for parts, this project took far longer than I would have wanted. But well I am almost there!
Special thanks to Rich from Gotham Racing and Chuck from Rotary Extreme and Vince who sold me the RX6. These guys have made this day possible and here is the (nearly) finished product
http://home.pacific.net.sg/~iloveniki/myalbum
Can't upload the pictures as they are too large. Basically my setup is a Apexi RX6 turbo with a HKS V-Mount and Fluidyne Radiator with a Microtech LTX8.
Other knick knacks would include Aquamist Water Injection, HKS Twin Power, Exedy Super Single Clutch, Lightened Pulleys, Cusco Coilovers, Brembo Rotors etc.
Currently only running 0.7bar of boost as I am still running the base map. Waiting for my Fuel Pump to come in before I can begin tuning her up. Gunning for 400bhp on 1.2bar of boost.
In regards to this setup I must comment that water temps have DROPPED drastically. Must be something to do with the coolant lines running through the stock twins. But Oil Pressure is up. Get around 60+ degree celsius in cruising and 70+ on hard driving. Wastegate sound is awesome!
Next project: Improve hadling. Looking at getting a new set of Toe Links from RX7.com
Special thanks to Rich from Gotham Racing and Chuck from Rotary Extreme and Vince who sold me the RX6. These guys have made this day possible and here is the (nearly) finished product
http://home.pacific.net.sg/~iloveniki/myalbum
Can't upload the pictures as they are too large. Basically my setup is a Apexi RX6 turbo with a HKS V-Mount and Fluidyne Radiator with a Microtech LTX8.
Other knick knacks would include Aquamist Water Injection, HKS Twin Power, Exedy Super Single Clutch, Lightened Pulleys, Cusco Coilovers, Brembo Rotors etc.
Currently only running 0.7bar of boost as I am still running the base map. Waiting for my Fuel Pump to come in before I can begin tuning her up. Gunning for 400bhp on 1.2bar of boost.
In regards to this setup I must comment that water temps have DROPPED drastically. Must be something to do with the coolant lines running through the stock twins. But Oil Pressure is up. Get around 60+ degree celsius in cruising and 70+ on hard driving. Wastegate sound is awesome!
Next project: Improve hadling. Looking at getting a new set of Toe Links from RX7.com
08-31-04, 03:19 AM
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Thanks for the compliment. How much hp? Haha! Not as much as your twin turbo V8 thats for sure! I haven't dynoed her yet but I reckon 300bhp at the wheels is realistic? Given I am running relatively low boost. Hard to tell because the RX6 pull is very smooth and you don't get that violent surge so sometimes I find it doesn't feel fast.
I always loved big torquey V8 engines but with our tax structure here in Singapore, you pay much more for a big cc engine. So in theory the 1.3l wankel is one of the cheapest in terms of tax you can get here but the petrol consumption almosts makes that a non issue.
So how much bhp your car is pushing? 600+? 1000???? :-) Your turbos are scarily close to the front intakes. Won't they melt the bumper?
I always loved big torquey V8 engines but with our tax structure here in Singapore, you pay much more for a big cc engine. So in theory the 1.3l wankel is one of the cheapest in terms of tax you can get here but the petrol consumption almosts makes that a non issue.
So how much bhp your car is pushing? 600+? 1000???? :-) Your turbos are scarily close to the front intakes. Won't they melt the bumper?
08-31-04, 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Ripzta
Is the wastegate venting to downpipe or atmosphere??
Post sound clip!!
Post sound clip!!
I tried recording it with my digicam but sound quality sucks. Sounded like my speakers exploded. Will try again when I have the time
08-31-04, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by eugenchoo
Thanks for the compliment. How much hp? Haha! Not as much as your twin turbo V8 thats for sure! I haven't dynoed her yet but I reckon 300bhp at the wheels is realistic? Given I am running relatively low boost. Hard to tell because the RX6 pull is very smooth and you don't get that violent surge so sometimes I find it doesn't feel fast.
I always loved big torquey V8 engines but with our tax structure here in Singapore, you pay much more for a big cc engine. So in theory the 1.3l wankel is one of the cheapest in terms of tax you can get here but the petrol consumption almosts makes that a non issue.
So how much bhp your car is pushing? 600+? 1000???? :-) Your turbos are scarily close to the front intakes. Won't they melt the bumper?
I always loved big torquey V8 engines but with our tax structure here in Singapore, you pay much more for a big cc engine. So in theory the 1.3l wankel is one of the cheapest in terms of tax you can get here but the petrol consumption almosts makes that a non issue.
So how much bhp your car is pushing? 600+? 1000???? :-) Your turbos are scarily close to the front intakes. Won't they melt the bumper?
Don't now how much hp mines pushing yet. I'm just enjoying driving it around for now. Going to put the car down again for a huge transplant so it really doesn't matter
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08-31-04, 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by LT1-7
I wouldn't be that conservative. I would think it could pull 300 at only 10psi.
Don't now how much hp mines pushing yet. I'm just enjoying driving it around for now. Going to put the car down again for a huge transplant so it really doesn't matter
Don't now how much hp mines pushing yet. I'm just enjoying driving it around for now. Going to put the car down again for a huge transplant so it really doesn't matter
08-31-04, 08:01 AM
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Since I got my car a year ago I have planned and waited for this day. For various reasons such as finance and waiting for parts, this project took far longer than I would have wanted. But well I am almost there!
Special thanks to Rich from Gotham Racing and Chuck from Rotary Extreme and Vince who sold me the RX6. These guys have made this day possible and here is the (nearly) finished product
http://home.pacific.net.sg/~iloveniki/myalbum
Can't upload the pictures as they are too large. Basically my setup is a Apexi RX6 turbo with a HKS V-Mount and Fluidyne Radiator with a Microtech LTX8.
Other knick knacks would include Aquamist Water Injection, HKS Twin Power, Exedy Super Single Clutch, Lightened Pulleys, Cusco Coilovers, Brembo Rotors etc.
Currently only running 0.7bar of boost as I am still running the base map. Waiting for my Fuel Pump to come in before I can begin tuning her up. Gunning for 400bhp on 1.2bar of boost.
In regards to this setup I must comment that water temps have DROPPED drastically. Must be something to do with the coolant lines running through the stock twins. But Oil Pressure is up. Get around 60+ degree celsius in cruising and 70+ on hard driving. Wastegate sound is awesome!
Next project: Improve hadling. Looking at getting a new set of Toe Links from RX7.com
Special thanks to Rich from Gotham Racing and Chuck from Rotary Extreme and Vince who sold me the RX6. These guys have made this day possible and here is the (nearly) finished product
http://home.pacific.net.sg/~iloveniki/myalbum
Can't upload the pictures as they are too large. Basically my setup is a Apexi RX6 turbo with a HKS V-Mount and Fluidyne Radiator with a Microtech LTX8.
Other knick knacks would include Aquamist Water Injection, HKS Twin Power, Exedy Super Single Clutch, Lightened Pulleys, Cusco Coilovers, Brembo Rotors etc.
Currently only running 0.7bar of boost as I am still running the base map. Waiting for my Fuel Pump to come in before I can begin tuning her up. Gunning for 400bhp on 1.2bar of boost.
In regards to this setup I must comment that water temps have DROPPED drastically. Must be something to do with the coolant lines running through the stock twins. But Oil Pressure is up. Get around 60+ degree celsius in cruising and 70+ on hard driving. Wastegate sound is awesome!
Next project: Improve hadling. Looking at getting a new set of Toe Links from RX7.com
08-31-04, 11:57 PM
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Glad to see everything worked out for you Eugene.......I was hoping in the end it would all be worth it. I remember counting, and I think you and I exchanged like over 100 e-mails over the course of a few months 
09-01-04, 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Glad to see everything worked out for you Eugene.......I was hoping in the end it would all be worth it. I remember counting, and I think you and I exchanged like over 100 e-mails over the course of a few months
09-01-04, 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by KaiFD3S
very nice set-up, cant wait to get my single in too
09-01-04, 02:03 PM
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We did? My god that is a lot of emails man! I guess I lost count! But at least at the end of the day it was worth it! It sure took damn long though! Hows your car doing?
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Nice work, glad you got it going.I notice your radiator seems to be lying very flat or are my eyes deceiving me? or were you not able to get some more angle on it?
09-01-04, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by eugenchoo
Since I got my car a year ago I have planned and waited for this day. For various reasons such as finance and waiting for parts, this project took far longer than I would have wanted. But well I am almost there!
Special thanks to Rich from Gotham Racing and Chuck from Rotary Extreme and Vince who sold me the RX6. These guys have made this day possible and here is the (nearly) finished product
http://home.pacific.net.sg/~iloveniki/myalbum
Can't upload the pictures as they are too large. Basically my setup is a Apexi RX6 turbo with a HKS V-Mount and Fluidyne Radiator with a Microtech LTX8.
Other knick knacks would include Aquamist Water Injection, HKS Twin Power, Exedy Super Single Clutch, Lightened Pulleys, Cusco Coilovers, Brembo Rotors etc.
Currently only running 0.7bar of boost as I am still running the base map. Waiting for my Fuel Pump to come in before I can begin tuning her up. Gunning for 400bhp on 1.2bar of boost.
In regards to this setup I must comment that water temps have DROPPED drastically. Must be something to do with the coolant lines running through the stock twins. But Oil Pressure is up. Get around 60+ degree celsius in cruising and 70+ on hard driving. Wastegate sound is awesome!
Next project: Improve hadling. Looking at getting a new set of Toe Links from RX7.com
Special thanks to Rich from Gotham Racing and Chuck from Rotary Extreme and Vince who sold me the RX6. These guys have made this day possible and here is the (nearly) finished product
http://home.pacific.net.sg/~iloveniki/myalbum
Can't upload the pictures as they are too large. Basically my setup is a Apexi RX6 turbo with a HKS V-Mount and Fluidyne Radiator with a Microtech LTX8.
Other knick knacks would include Aquamist Water Injection, HKS Twin Power, Exedy Super Single Clutch, Lightened Pulleys, Cusco Coilovers, Brembo Rotors etc.
Currently only running 0.7bar of boost as I am still running the base map. Waiting for my Fuel Pump to come in before I can begin tuning her up. Gunning for 400bhp on 1.2bar of boost.
In regards to this setup I must comment that water temps have DROPPED drastically. Must be something to do with the coolant lines running through the stock twins. But Oil Pressure is up. Get around 60+ degree celsius in cruising and 70+ on hard driving. Wastegate sound is awesome!
Next project: Improve hadling. Looking at getting a new set of Toe Links from RX7.com
Car looks good btw, I didn't see any FDs over there but I didn't expect to either.
09-02-04, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by rex u.k
Nice work, glad you got it going.I notice your radiator seems to be lying very flat or are my eyes deceiving me? or were you not able to get some more angle on it?
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Originally Posted by turbojeff
Man I wish I knew you about 2wks ago. I just got back from Singapore last Wednesday, I might be over there again in Feb, we should hook up.
Car looks good btw, I didn't see any FDs over there but I didn't expect to either.
Car looks good btw, I didn't see any FDs over there but I didn't expect to either.
09-02-04, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Zyon13B
How's the spool time?
