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11-13-2007, 06:05 PM
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exactly Phil. Thanks.
Spoke with Cam this a.m. My idle issue can be fixed with a restrictor in the blower idle/intake hose(one going to the maf/air filter airway thing) and the little chatter i have been hearing is probably the unit rubbing up agaisnt a clutch bracket. Every car is different in that regard--it depends on how the PPF etc is all set up and rests.
Good news---easy fix's.
One question--I know Pettit is working on a airway/maf tube to work with the flash, but what has people been using during the beta testing? How did yall mount yall's maf?
Sorry to keep mentioning this but Damn this is like the car I have always wanted.
On the interstate this am--i was at 65mph in 6th gear and i gave it approx 1/2 throttle(still in 6th!). I was at 80mph in about 2 seconds! I wanted to just keep driving and NOT go to work. But my wife's hand came out of my head and thumped me on the nose and told me to get my butt to the hospital. Sigh.
Glad I have her to keep me straight.
oldsuperchargeddragger
Spoke with Cam this a.m. My idle issue can be fixed with a restrictor in the blower idle/intake hose(one going to the maf/air filter airway thing) and the little chatter i have been hearing is probably the unit rubbing up agaisnt a clutch bracket. Every car is different in that regard--it depends on how the PPF etc is all set up and rests.
Good news---easy fix's.
One question--I know Pettit is working on a airway/maf tube to work with the flash, but what has people been using during the beta testing? How did yall mount yall's maf?
Sorry to keep mentioning this but Damn this is like the car I have always wanted.
On the interstate this am--i was at 65mph in 6th gear and i gave it approx 1/2 throttle(still in 6th!). I was at 80mph in about 2 seconds! I wanted to just keep driving and NOT go to work. But my wife's hand came out of my head and thumped me on the nose and told me to get my butt to the hospital. Sigh.
Glad I have her to keep me straight.
oldsuperchargeddragger
here are a couple of pics i posted a few pages back with and without the MAF...
it was very easy to do....especially if you have a dremel..
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=443
11-13-2007, 06:16 PM
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11-14-2007, 01:00 PM
#482
you will never regret it and with the flash--it makes it oh so much easier.
The only think i regret is the amount of gas I am using
Driving this car is FUN---FUN.
get this-- I actually pulled my friends Lotus yesterday---and I still need a tune! Badly. I have some exhaust pop and a rattle sound in the supercharger at idle. All of that indicates NEEDS TUNING.
So to flash or to tune---damn decisions. It will be hard to give up the INT X and its flexability.
Did I say this car is FUN to drive?
The idle/vacuum hose re stricter thingy worked--now car is searching.
The a/w cooler works---lay your hand on top after driving and it is just barely warm.
Really fun to drive or did I already say that?
In a short while I do believe we are going to see some more members in Ga.
By the way --how much difference does a person notice in performance after a good tune over the base map?
Nice job Shinka--that looks smooth. Much better than this aftermarket thing i have.
i understand cutting the space for the maf--how did you tap for the screws?
olddragger
The only think i regret is the amount of gas I am using
Driving this car is FUN---FUN.
get this-- I actually pulled my friends Lotus yesterday---and I still need a tune! Badly. I have some exhaust pop and a rattle sound in the supercharger at idle. All of that indicates NEEDS TUNING.
So to flash or to tune---damn decisions. It will be hard to give up the INT X and its flexability.
Did I say this car is FUN to drive?
The idle/vacuum hose re stricter thingy worked--now car is searching.
The a/w cooler works---lay your hand on top after driving and it is just barely warm.
Really fun to drive or did I already say that?
In a short while I do believe we are going to see some more members in Ga.
By the way --how much difference does a person notice in performance after a good tune over the base map?
Nice job Shinka--that looks smooth. Much better than this aftermarket thing i have.
i understand cutting the space for the maf--how did you tap for the screws?
olddragger
11-14-2007, 02:28 PM
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The MPG got better with the meth kit I get and additional 40miles per tank on average. If I baby it I can get way more. Normal driving which for me means quick sprints when possible I got the average of 40 miles per tank more. If I drive hard all the time I use the same amount of gas maybe a little less than before. I went from 150 per tank to 190 per tank.
In regards to the tuning you will see a big difference when you tune from the base map. I went through 3 different maps while on the short time I was using the Int-X. The first tune you feel significant difference. On the other two I felt a difference but not as large.
When I went from the Int-X to the Flash it was a significant change again. I still have my Int-x but it is just there as a backup.
In regards to the tuning you will see a big difference when you tune from the base map. I went through 3 different maps while on the short time I was using the Int-X. The first tune you feel significant difference. On the other two I felt a difference but not as large.
When I went from the Int-X to the Flash it was a significant change again. I still have my Int-x but it is just there as a backup.
11-14-2007, 04:37 PM
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I'm using the MAP Scott @Mazsport sent me. It's tuned slightly rich and I still get 200miles a tank. If the meth helps that much, then I should see 240 a tank with it.
11-14-2007, 08:43 PM
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It's just easy and 90% as close to a good tune...from what I gather based on all the reviews...
11-14-2007, 10:57 PM
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Sounds good. If using the interceptor would you want to use a MAP, or MAF based injection system? Some companies recommend using MAF based for positive displacement.
11-14-2007, 11:32 PM
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Ray, unless you posted over there in the last few minutes, I haven't read anything yet about progressive rate and fixed volume on this forum....But i'm heading to your "alky" thread right meow.
11-16-2007, 10:19 AM
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after only approx 150 miles of driving with this system installed--i have lost 5 years of old age(im younger), my hair is less gray, i am teenager cool, hot chicks look at me, no longer need those teeth whiter strips, i get out of bed earier without as much effort, my wife won a trip to Hawaii, my daughter had a colledge soccer scholorship offer possibility, Ga bet Fla in football, Ga beat Auburn in football, I got a raise at work, Opra has come to town(really --who cares?) and I have already used $50 worth of gas. Life is good.. Tomorrow I am to meet a few Ga club members for karting at Andretitis(sic) and they want to see the car. Now to just get a tune.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh:0
olddragger
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh:0
olddragger
11-16-2007, 10:27 AM
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after only approx 150 miles of driving with this system installed--i have lost 5 years of old age(im younger), my hair is less gray, i am teenager cool, hot chicks look at me, no longer need those teeth whiter strips, i get out of bed earier without as much effort, my wife won a trip to Hawaii, my daughter had a colledge soccer scholorship offer possibility, Ga bet Fla in football, Ga beat Auburn in football, I got a raise at work, Opra has come to town(really --who cares?) and I have already used $50 worth of gas. Life is good.. Tomorrow I am to meet a few Ga club members for karting at Andretitis(sic) and they want to see the car. Now to just get a tune.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh:0
olddragger
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh:0
olddragger
Wait until you get the tune
11-16-2007, 10:57 AM
#493
the anti aging is a continuing process that will accelerate after the tune(pun intended).
One thing i have already figued out. I need bigger track tires. The car will be a totally differnt animal on the track. Enough grunt and scoot in her now that suspension changes will be needed and i am beginning to wonder about the oem motor mounts. Wish there were some poly's out there. i dont want the solids.
I may need a torque arm to the engine. if yall watch track vids you can see a good bit of gearshift movement when full throttle is applied in the middle of a turn. With the power increase I am sure that the drivetrain movement will be affected. That will be under evaluation before next season.
i can already tell running temps are going to be higher. Have to wait till summer to really tell what I have.
What do yall do about freeze protection for the a/w bottle? Do you add a little antifreeze in the winter? Then drain it in the summer?
OD
One thing i have already figued out. I need bigger track tires.
The car will be a totally differnt animal on the track. Enough grunt and scoot in her now that suspension changes will be needed and i am beginning to wonder about the oem motor mounts. Wish there were some poly's out there. i dont want the solids.I may need a torque arm to the engine. if yall watch track vids you can see a good bit of gearshift movement when full throttle is applied in the middle of a turn. With the power increase I am sure that the drivetrain movement will be affected. That will be under evaluation before next season.
i can already tell running temps are going to be higher. Have to wait till summer to really tell what I have.
What do yall do about freeze protection for the a/w bottle? Do you add a little antifreeze in the winter? Then drain it in the summer?
OD
11-16-2007, 12:29 PM
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Overheating is a big problem in the desert and may show up under track conditions. I'm testing CRHs radiator that should take care of that. 50/50 did not work too well for me but you guys live in a different climate.
Suspension changes are a must even if you do not track it, just playing is a little too much for stock. I went the RB way.
Be sure and get a brace/bracket for the booster - did mine with the MS strut tower brace with the booster bracket. I've been advised to seek a torque arm for mine but then I do not track it. So far (cross my fingers) the new motor mounts from Mazda seem to be holding up.
It never stops!!!
Suspension changes are a must even if you do not track it, just playing is a little too much for stock. I went the RB way.
Be sure and get a brace/bracket for the booster - did mine with the MS strut tower brace with the booster bracket. I've been advised to seek a torque arm for mine but then I do not track it. So far (cross my fingers) the new motor mounts from Mazda seem to be holding up.
It never stops!!!
11-16-2007, 05:52 PM
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oh i already have a good bit of track goodies
1- koni;s with tein H springs
2- rb bars with endlinks
3- mazdaspeed front strut with master cylinder brace
4- light flywheel
5- af shortshifter
6- dedicated track wheels and tires
7- carbo tech xp 8's for the track only
etc etc,
but with this much power increase, the suspension tweaks will have to be started.
close eye on motor mounts.
I will be glad when i get it tuned--the high idle is aggravating and if i put a smaller vacuum fitting in the idle hose thing --the car search's a lot. I still have that little sc rattle---all should be fixed with a good tune. I really cant make my mind up about a flash or the tune.
OD
1- koni;s with tein H springs
2- rb bars with endlinks
3- mazdaspeed front strut with master cylinder brace
4- light flywheel
5- af shortshifter
6- dedicated track wheels and tires
7- carbo tech xp 8's for the track only
etc etc,
but with this much power increase, the suspension tweaks will have to be started.
close eye on motor mounts.
I will be glad when i get it tuned--the high idle is aggravating and if i put a smaller vacuum fitting in the idle hose thing --the car search's a lot. I still have that little sc rattle---all should be fixed with a good tune. I really cant make my mind up about a flash or the tune.
OD
11-16-2007, 06:03 PM
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I think if I were you I'd look into the flash as a daily driver tune. If it operates as Munchie has said it would give you a smooth stock type drive. You already have the X and could do what every adjustment you might need for the track. Sure does not take long to transfer from one to the other.
11-16-2007, 06:49 PM
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Phil, OD, et-all
You guys are killing me with all the rambling about driving your SCs and loosing age by the day. All I have been able to do since my little encounter with a couple of Florida gators by the pond (five weeks ago) 
is to drive my RX8 from the driveway to inside the garage and back out again. 
I read your daily forum entries and wonder WTF?, why do I feel getting older by the day, why in the hell I won a one-way trip vacation to Iraq, why did my daughter’s hamster bit my finger, why I can’t read what its written on Phil’s avatar girl shirt. 
The weather in Central Florida turned picture perfect since my mishap. The temperatures have drop below 80, humidity is low and nothing but blue skies. Now, I’m able to ride my Hayabusa to work without worrying about getting wet but I have noticed that the Harley dudes are now waving back at me and not giving me the F/U look. Now that’s weird.
All I can do now is reminisce about driving my 8 and wondering how much longer do I have to wait until I get to break down my new set of tires. The sound of the SC spooling, the boost gauge blinking 5, 6, 7, 8 PSI, the smell and sound of no catalytic converter.
When will it end?
is to drive my RX8 from the driveway to inside the garage and back out again. I read your daily forum entries and wonder WTF?, why do I feel getting older by the day, why in the hell I won a one-way trip vacation to Iraq, why did my daughter’s hamster bit my finger, why I can’t read what its written on Phil’s avatar girl shirt. The weather in Central Florida turned picture perfect since my mishap. The temperatures have drop below 80, humidity is low and nothing but blue skies. Now, I’m able to ride my Hayabusa to work without worrying about getting wet but I have noticed that the Harley dudes are now waving back at me and not giving me the F/U look. Now that’s weird.
All I can do now is reminisce about driving my 8 and wondering how much longer do I have to wait until I get to break down my new set of tires. The sound of the SC spooling, the boost gauge blinking 5, 6, 7, 8 PSI, the smell and sound of no catalytic converter.
When will it end?
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