Hello guys. I'm very new to the RX8 world but not the import world at all. Previous to my 8 I had the other 8..an EVO8 with about 410 whp. The EVO had a tunable ECU that was very receptive to tuning. Long story short, I'm in discussions with a company who does LOTS of engine tuning and one of the items my tuner wants to work on is an RX8. I have volunteered my car as the R&D car for some test and tune in Feb. If they can do anything with the RX8 ECU like they did with the EVO ECU we will have another great product on the market. I'm not looking to get anyones hopes up or anything like that but I did want to inform you guys that their are people out there that are looking to improve this platform. I will give you guys more information as it comes down the pipes.

 

There has been a few companies out there that have tried so far. Vishnu looked at it about 3 yrs ago and gave up. Cobb is said to have something to release shortly. There have been rumors of others that were looking into it but nothing has come forth.
Most are looking for something that will allow some sort of custom tuning for FI applications.

 

SInce Turbo's are my first love I too want something that will work with an FI kit as well. I've heard a few folks have tried and quit and I mentioned it to them. They are aware. Shiv at Vishnu is very good at ECU tuning I had him look at my EVO at Dyno4mance in ATL a few years back. The fact he gave up is concerning, BUT I know my guys have some help from outside sources. Thats all I will say. Hopefully I can set my car up for some SCCA stuff.

 

and you are where?

beers

 

Im in Charleston SC but the guys Im working with are out of Florida.

 

Sniper or SCT maybe?or Diablo? either one is just a stringing you along. swoope and i have both been there. forget the florida outfits.

and why are so many of the flash tuning people in florida anyway?

 

Lots of Russians.

 

I guess I'll just have to wait and see. I know the guy I worked with on my EVO has been dead on with me for the last 3 years and he's been tuning other 4G platforms for many years before that. So I will hold out a little hope.

When you say they have strung you along etc what have you and swoope experienced if I may ask?

 

tell tim i said hi. and he has an email..

beers

 

that would be tim.....

beers

 

i would not really say strung along, the process is just taking a very, very, very long time..

beers

 

Cant say I know a Tim, the guy I'm working with's name is not Tim.

 

pm

beers

 

Right back at cha...

 

well this sounds good and all, but time will tell

 

et tu? or i mean et me.. or er just include me please

 

nope,

i need your email address. you went offline before i could ask for it..

beers

 

there is one FI kit that has a flash for the ecu. there are limits however due to fuel ignition issues.
oldscdragger

 

Which FI kit is that?

 

Pettit super charger--- approx 300 to the wheels
oldscdragger

 

Check this out...

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...93#post2250593

Cheers,
Hymee.

 

good job....

beers

 

Still here...

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Justin
COBB Tuning

 

Pretty graphics....

 

beta testing in progress...