Interceptor x Vs. Cobb tuning access port
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Interceptor x Vs. Cobb tuning access port
I know i shouldn't be starting a thread for this but i have yet to find one that differs the two, here is the question, should i wait for the Cobb tuning access port or just buy the Interceptor x. I do not have a turbo or SC. If anyone knows which would be better off for me please let me know thanks!
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The Int-X is a "piggyback" ecu that will intercept signals to your cars computer and adjust them so your PCM reacts differently so you can adjust them for FI applications and tune your fuel and spark timing. The downside is there is only so much adjustability until you exceed the range of the piggyback unit and there are only so many channels your can adjust.
With the Cobb unit you can upload a program that changes parameters on your PCM directly. The benefit is you have more things you can adjust and control and you don't have the adjustability limitations of the "piggyback" pcm.
The downside right now is, as MM said, it's not available yet and it sounds like it won't ship with the ability to tune with it. Just upload pre-programmed maps. Cobb has said they will be selling their tuning software soon after release and then working on some base FI maps for some of the existing applications.
If you're not in a hurry I personally think programming the PCM via the Cobb software is the better long term solution.
If you want something now then you really only have 1 choice.
Jeff feel free to comment if you think I missed something.
With the Cobb unit you can upload a program that changes parameters on your PCM directly. The benefit is you have more things you can adjust and control and you don't have the adjustability limitations of the "piggyback" pcm.
The downside right now is, as MM said, it's not available yet and it sounds like it won't ship with the ability to tune with it. Just upload pre-programmed maps. Cobb has said they will be selling their tuning software soon after release and then working on some base FI maps for some of the existing applications.
If you're not in a hurry I personally think programming the PCM via the Cobb software is the better long term solution.
If you want something now then you really only have 1 choice.
Jeff feel free to comment if you think I missed something.
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The Int-X is a "piggyback" ecu that will intercept signals to your cars computer and adjust them so your PCM reacts differently so you can adjust them for FI applications and tune your fuel and spark timing. The downside is there is only so much adjustability until you exceed the range of the piggyback unit and there are only so many channels your can adjust.
With the Cobb unit you can upload a program that changes parameters on your PCM directly. The benefit is you have more things you can adjust and control and you don't have the adjustability limitations of the "piggyback" pcm.
The downside right now is, as MM said, it's not available yet and it sounds like it won't ship with the ability to tune with it. Just upload pre-programmed maps. Cobb has said they will be selling their tuning software soon after release and then working on some base FI maps for some of the existing applications.
If you're not in a hurry I personally think programming the PCM via the Cobb software is the better long term solution.
If you want something now then you really only have 1 choice.
Jeff feel free to comment if you think I missed something.
With the Cobb unit you can upload a program that changes parameters on your PCM directly. The benefit is you have more things you can adjust and control and you don't have the adjustability limitations of the "piggyback" pcm.
The downside right now is, as MM said, it's not available yet and it sounds like it won't ship with the ability to tune with it. Just upload pre-programmed maps. Cobb has said they will be selling their tuning software soon after release and then working on some base FI maps for some of the existing applications.
If you're not in a hurry I personally think programming the PCM via the Cobb software is the better long term solution.
If you want something now then you really only have 1 choice.
Jeff feel free to comment if you think I missed something.
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Go nuts. I'm not as familiar as you guys are. I figured I would at least lay some groundwork for a more in-depth reply from some of you smarter folk.![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Thanks RG and Chickenwafer for the clarification. This is the first I'd realized the int-x was actually standalone for fuel and spark. So what does the PCM see to keep it happy then?
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Thanks RG and Chickenwafer for the clarification. This is the first I'd realized the int-x was actually standalone for fuel and spark. So what does the PCM see to keep it happy then?
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Go nuts. I'm not as familiar as you guys are. I figured I would at least lay some groundwork for a more in-depth reply from some of you smarter folk.![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Thanks RG and Chickenwafer for the clarification. This is the first I'd realized the int-x was actually standalone for fuel and spark. So what does the PCM see to keep it happy then?
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Thanks RG and Chickenwafer for the clarification. This is the first I'd realized the int-x was actually standalone for fuel and spark. So what does the PCM see to keep it happy then?
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im suprised nobodys brought up the "MAP + MAF" vs "Only MAF" issue yet. I guess this doesnt really apply if your staying NA, but if your boosted it becomes a factor.
If your staying NA, i think youll be fine with either. Then again we havent seen the Cobb unit on very many rx8s yet... so its really hard to see what its true abilities are.
If your staying NA, i think youll be fine with either. Then again we havent seen the Cobb unit on very many rx8s yet... so its really hard to see what its true abilities are.
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