Hskr8

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I believe the unit is the same, just the base map that it comes with is different, which you will want to tune to your car regardless... the base maps are just a starting point.

When you go FI, you will want to re-tune your map to fit your FI specs.

dannobre

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According to Scott there are some internal wiring differences in the 2 units. He said that if it was returned they would reconfigure the unit and send it back.

I had a great conversation with him, and must say he really knows his stuff, and has the patience to listen to my long list of dubious questions

swoope

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different daughter card if i remember correct.

beers

emezmer

I'm officially in on the Group Buy... I'm signed up for the NA version with the WB o2 sensor

Cheers to Swoope and Scott for all the help!

BigOLundh

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I'm In!!!

I should have it installed as soon as possible, and then as soons as Rotary Performance is available I'll get the tuning done... i'll report back on how it goes.

Thanks Scott!

-hS

Hskr8

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I'm curious why the two versions would be different electronics wise, or even need to be different? Are they the same price too?

shinka213

please no flaming as I am knew to this whp thing...I have read thru this thread but it is a little overwhelming at times.....some of the lingo confuses me..
I would like to increase whp on my 05 6MT.....I have heard great things about the interceptor X.....is it worth buying it if I stay NA? and how much whp gain will I get using it and staying NA?
I understand that it can vary according to how you get it tuned...but can someone give me a range at least?

Also, living in Southeastern PA (near Philly)...what are the chances that I can find someone here that will tune it properly?

thanks for any input you can give...

epitrochoid

short answer: 20-22hp NA and not at peak, but lower in the powerband where it is more usable

and that's from tuning...bolt ons may add a few more HP collectively

shinka213

so, the hp increase would be noticed at lower rpms???

please explain: bolt ons may add a few more hp collectively

thanks

and lastly: if you have the money for the interceptor and want to stay NA would you get the interceptor???

ie IS IT WORTH IT!!

IZoomZoomI

The hp gains are all over the powerband so its "useful" hp not just at peak. Some mods only produce hp at higher rpms where you don't really feel the difference until you get there.

Boltons like a higher flowing cat would benefit most from the tuning since you would have more room to go leaner as oppose to frying your oem cat. So you can get more out of your "bolt ons" not sure how it apply to other upgrades like intake and exhaust though.

Yes. If I want to stay N/A and have the money to shell out for the interceptorx I think it's well worth it for 20-25 whp. People spend 550 on an exhaust and 400 on a high flow cat and 400 on a intake, which combined wouldn't even make 20 whp. (which is probably the least you can get out of some good tuning.)

BigOLundh

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Don't forget... its not JUST about the interceptor... make sure you get it tuned by a pro. I'm not sure where you would go in PA, but if you ask in your regional forum you'll probably get some good info.

El Kabong

Can you tune it yourself if you have something like the Canscan?

shinka213

yeah, i know
its no good to have it if you cant tune it right.....
I would definitely check into that for sure
thanks

MazsportScott

Yes you can tune it yourself, several customers that have tuned it themselves have been very successful. The kit now comes with the software,interface adaptor, DB-9 cable and an install DVD.

shinka213

can you do it if youre clueless......does it come with instructions?
ie:

INTERCEPTOR X FOR DUMMIES

avg8

Is this group buy still available to folks here in Canada??

MazsportScott

Yes it is available to owners in Canada.

mikefrombarrie

I'm in!

One more month to go, I am going to do the greddy turbo install, after doing some research I came to a conclusion its better to invest alittle more money and get the proper EMS. *Interceptor-X EMS*

Hskr8

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curious if the loss of cruise control has been addressed yet?

Hybrid-RX8

good call Mike... !! I'm going with the interceptor on monday

rkostolni

The O2 sensor add on for the Interceptor is something else you might want to consider. It really helps to be able to synchronize all your sensor datalogs while tuning. Especially for those with FI.

tjklein

You lose cruise control with this? That can't be right.

Trevor

MazsportScott

For those of you awaiting the release of the Pettit Racing Supercharger kit your wait just got much shorter! After discussing the current status and progress of other possible engine management solutions, Cameron has purchased an Interceptor-X for his supercharged car. I anticipate shipping the unit to him as early as next week at which point he will begin tuning the unit to maxamize the performance of his kit. So for those of you who have been waiting for a supercharged version of the RX-8, get ready I think the time is just about here!

Hskr8

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thanks for the update... but I'm waiting on Hymee and Richard Paul first.

dodo_croatia

When will the Interceptor be available for the people oudside US/Canada?