Kane's Phantom Blue RX8; complete with Satan's Hairdryer

[Kane]

Thought I would add this here for those that missed my car (since it was down for the show.)

For those that loved the Turbocharged Land Cruiser ; here is my real car.

This is my one-off dealer build by JN Automotive; which needed a bit more love.

Mazdaspeed full bodykit
19" Staggered SSR D5R Wheels on Federal Tires
Greddy Manifold, Downpipe and Intake Piping
Custom GT3071R Turbo from MazdaManiac
Greddy Type R Stiff Spring BOV
Greddy Emanage Ultimate for EMS
Greddy Turbo Timer and Boost Controller
Greddy SP2 Catback Exhaust
Autometer Cobalt AFR, Boost and EGT in Lotek dash pod
iPod Integrated into Bose system
Dash-hawk for the ODBII Info
New 730cc P2 Injectors
Black Halo Racing's Prototype FI 3 Core Radiator
Agency Power Silicone Radiator Hoses
Tein S-Tech Springs
KVR 2 Piece Slotted Rotors with Hawk Ceramic Pads
Agency Power SS Brake Lines
Painted Calipers
Pro-Racer Blue Racing Lug Nuts
35% Tint on windows; 5% Tint on sunroof
Fender Vents Paint Matched to Wheels
Custom Tuned by PPO2's automated tuning software; Baseline
PPO2 White Retro Shift Knob
Kobalt Oil Catch Can
Greddy Front and Rear Strut Tower Brace

All power modification stealth installed; car looks stock when the hood is opened.

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[Kane]

My logging set-up. Plug in and drive around... too easy.
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Even runs off the car's cig lighter.
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Yes, that is a Mac running windows...


Close Ups of the gauges. Autometer Cobalt and Greddy BC and Turbo Timer.

Once I get the car dialed in; I can just close the ashtray cover - you're going to see a lot of OEM/Stealth/Hidden/Whatever install themes here.
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[Kane]

Well, Kimi is sick today so we shall have to wait for hot half nekkedness.

But; since I am a man of my word here are my pictures!

They do suck I know.

Before we start the hating; I do have clear corner LED's.... see?
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Find my engine mods.... ready..... GO!
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But they are there...
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Painted Lic Plate Frames to match car - a nice touch I think.
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Wheels and Brakes.
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TO DO: powder coat inter cooler black...
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Paint Matched Fender Vents to wheels - 3 colors... I tried to keep new colors out of the build.
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How do you like NORAD back there.... Direct TV screwed me on curb appeal.
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[Kane]

First look at my paint - cause it will never look this nice again. HAHA

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How EVERY Rotary Cruise starts and ends!!!
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Hold me....
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Got there; took two pictures and battery dies... yes I am serious.

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[Kane]

Here are some more from the car meet.

There was an "I think my car is on fire" moment; once I solvd my issues; I needed to wipe the sweat off.
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[Kane]

Withholding comments until the wife is in the pics.


:evil: :evil: :evil:

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Like this???

[Kane]

Those were a few weeks ago.

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Now I have clear corners.

[Kane]

Here is a quick video of some tuning runs. Watch the trees

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07UqU9K-cww


Last ones I got; my wife stealing my ride.... he he.

She beat the piss out of it too; @ 9.3 PSI - 6 minute drive the Turbo Timer went from 20 seconds to 2:30 minutes and my intake temps were in the 140's....

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Ok that is all; the garage wouldn't let me load up more than 2 pics.

[Keith DC5]

I like what you've done to your car :)

Just an FYI, don't powdercoat your intercooler as it'll actually inhibit the IC's ability to transfer heat. Powdercoats and paints act as insulation, so what you want to do is anodize the intercooler instead.

As for your videos, I'm hearing a ton of compressor surge.

[ArchangelX]

Nice setup, Kane...nice to finally see some pix of the ride. LOL...good on the wifey, too. Hahah. My wife would kill me if I posted pix of her washing my car. :hihi:

[ikeyballz]

LOL. ^ do it mike! :D

jk. nice car man! how much power are you @ with like what is it..10lbs of boost? O_o; i couldnt tell on the vids too much..


no comment on the wife. haha :p. first off, how the hell did you get her to washa car in a bikini :batman:.

[idiosyncratic]

beautiful.
your car and your wife.
you're a lucky man. :D

[Kane]

I like what you've done to your car :)

Just an FYI, don't powdercoat your intercooler as it'll actually inhibit the IC's ability to transfer heat. Powdercoats and paints act as insulation, so what you want to do is anodize the intercooler instead.

As for your videos, I'm hearing a ton of compressor surge.

Thanks Keith, the BOV is driving me crazy; It has both a vacuum and boost connection; and the BOV studders a lot; but I cannot deduce any compressor surge. I have had my ear up against the turbo while going into boost and there is no noise from the snail. Any looser and it will still shudder AND it opens at vacuum (no boost just let off the throttle).

I KNOW what stalling the compressor sounds like (we ran the TC off the Landcruiser with no BOV. And for the life of me I can't hear it on my car; all I hear is shuddering on the valve itself.

[Kane]

LOL. ^ do it mike! :D

jk. nice car man! how much power are you @ with like what is it..10lbs of boost? O_o; i couldnt tell on the vids too much..


no comment on the wife. haha :p. first off, how the hell did you get her to washa car in a bikini :batman:.

With 9.7 PSI at the manifold; I make about 39 lbs/min of air.... so 380-370 at the crank; and probably 320 or so -ish at the wheels. Something like that; hard to say 100%.

The car wash cost me my soul....he he. :u27:

[ikeyballz]

damn! 320 ttw in such a small car. friggin A. lol, and im assuming the car wash was worth your soul ;)

[freeride]

ummm...

HOLY F%^K!!!!

sweetness kane!!!

what kinda BOV are you using, diaphram or piston?

edit: should have read your specs first :)

[idiosyncratic]

The car wash cost me my soul....he he. :u27:
good thing she's your soulmate. :)

[Kane]

good thing she's your soulmate. :)

Werd.

She was actually a good sport about it! I think she felt bad about cracking the front bumper. LOL

[Keith DC5]

Thanks Keith, the BOV is driving me crazy; It has both a vacuum and boost connection; and the BOV studders a lot; but I cannot deduce any compressor surge. I have had my ear up against the turbo while going into boost and there is no noise from the snail. Any looser and it will still shudder AND it opens at vacuum (no boost just let off the throttle).

I KNOW what stalling the compressor sounds like (we ran the TC off the Landcruiser with no BOV. And for the life of me I can't hear it on my car; all I hear is shuddering on the valve itself.

Well if there's no surge I stand corrected. What vacuum line did you utilize for the BOV? I usually recommend teeing off of the brake booster since that's (generally) the most reliable source.

[Kane]

I get my vacuum off the intake manifold directly. Same place I get vac/boost readings for the EMU.

After a few days trying to find a happy spot - I said screw it and bought a new BOV... again. I am starting a collection....

[freeride]

did you get a tial?

[Kane]

Syncronic BOV by Synaptic Engineering.

Supposed to be the best; we will see...

[freeride]

i've heard good things... i know a couple s2k people that really like it.

[freeride]

kane your rx8 is BAMF!!!

[Kane]

Thanks bro; hit 9 PSI on the way home last night..........whoa.

[freeride]

LOL!! the silent killer :u27: