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Old 12-07-2009, 05:58 AM
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Hi, Im new to this wonderful club and car, had rex 231 for 2mths now.Just decided to take rex for dyno test, to my shock and horror figures are BAD, here goes!!
motor pow 191.3hp @ 7224 rpm
wheel power 173.3
eng torque 142.7 @5975rpm

Car as 34000 on clock full mazda service history ,2005 spec.
Can anyone shed light on power loss please
Old 12-07-2009, 06:47 AM
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doesnt look like a power loss to me?

unfortunately thats about par.

you may be down a few ponies that you could get back with good coils/plugs/wires but the average stock 8 dyno is 170-185ish at the wheels. hitting 200 N/A is a respectable number. The highest we've seen here by a N/A member is just over 220whp, and that was pretty much custom everything bolt-on and some very good tuning.

the best way to judge the health of your motor is a proper compression test.
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173whp is about 10whp low but not unheard of.

i'd recommend doing spark plugs and ignition coils.
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Is this an auto or manual?
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by "rex 231" he probably means the 6MT
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Originally Posted by tubingchamp
by "rex 231" he probably means the 6MT
I don't get it?
Old 12-10-2009, 01:04 PM
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^ it must be a different language. My last rx8 made 170whp and it was a brand new engine replaced by mazda. Could be your coil/wire/spark plugs.
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Originally Posted by BigBenb84
I don't get it?
in the UK power was rated at 231bhp
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