Turbo on RX-8

[Herblenny]

I figure we have a discussion about this....

Far as I know, I have no intention of putting turbo on the 8... But who knows... Maybe some people have put one on and made decent power.. But to me, I don't think its worth it.

I just read somewhere that someone dropped 13k to get a turbo put on their 8 by Mazsport... All I can say is, I rather spend 13K on another FD than to spend it on some turbo charger to make mid 300 HP... That kind of HP on high compression engine only means trouble in my mind... And how to they control it?? Who tunes it and how?? What kind of injectors and how do they control it??

I even read mazsport wanting to upgrade ignition system and such for what... mid 300 HP??? I don't know.. maybe because I been an 7 owner, I'm bit confused why people are spending insane money and not just put 13B-REW??? stock twins with stock ignition will make 320HP?? Iam I missing something here?? Why are so many 8 owners wanting to run turbo on fake peripherial port engines (non traditional)??? For what.. Maybe 100 HP?? Am I out of touch on whats going on with the 8?? Is there a reliable turbo out there??

Someone keep me updated!