sauceyI986

I was trying to get some user input on how you like this ems and what do u like about vs cobb access port as far as the good and the bads. Also how easy is it to tune and such.

Phish806

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Search for info ont the interceptor-x. Its the same thing. Actually its a microtech unit inside a shiney little box. Should give you the info your looking for.

sauceyI986

so how do u like you intercepter x unit that your running.

Phish806

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Have not gotten a decent tune on it yet so i am not really at liberty to say. i know that making changes in the software is not that difficult and that it seems to be working well for me so far. I also know from searching and from experience that trying to get a smooth idle is always a constant battle. For me running the esmeril kit, it pretty much the only option out there unless i want to rework the MAF and intake tube. I am sure i will know more after some time and a good tune

sauceyI986

do u know of any software differences between the two, right now. i know the lowest i seen intercepter-x go for was around $350 but the acutally Microtech with Plug and Play Harness for Mazda RX-8 is $1300 i seen on mazdaparts.com.
-i seen haltek but there isnt really any infomation or to many people on the fourm that i seen use it.
-i dont wana go the cobb route
-but i think i kinda have my heart set on the micro unit for some reason..

Phish806

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The interseptor-x IS a microtech unit. when you open the INT-X case it has a microtech inside. they jsut made it plug and play and re named it to the INT-X. To run it you download the microtech software.

Haltech there are not many peopel running to my knowledge. I looked into it a little bit and a coupel sensors needed ot be changed and wired up to run the RX7 sensors but alot of it would work well wihtout any modifications.

If your going to run a microtech unit jsut buy a cheap int-x off hte boards - i jsut saw one for 400. and run it. IF you wnat an official MICROTECH unit, remove it from the box its inside lol.

sauceyI986

most of the threads about cobb vs intercepter x has been deleted some how. the questions that would want to know.

Why do some owners perfer cobb accesss port and not the intercepter-x unit ?

Why do some owners perfer intercepter-x and not the cobb unit.?

What are some features that u like and dont like about the units

Yiddie

So what did anyone find out about this? I'm also running the esmeril kit and a few more mods.. and I currently use Microtech and it's terrible! Idling issue is constant and drive ability is bad as well.. I've been hearing haltech is the way to go, Any thoughts?

9krpmrx8

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My thoughts are that the Esmeril kit sucks as delivered and quite a few things need to be done to get it right. Oh and the Esmeril kits ship with knock off Tial wastegates so you may wanna check the serial number on yours.

Check out the Adaptronic thread and read posts from faithandfirepower, he has what was once and Esmeril kit. But don't deal with Turblown unless you absolutely have too because they suck ***** as well. The issues with your kit are well documented.

Haltech is no bueno as well unless you plan on losing some stock functionality. But for a track car it is different.

Karack

unless the interceptor has much more capability than the LT10 it won't run most of what you want on the engine. the Cobb will give you full control over everything on and off the engine.

the microtech will be much easier to learn to tune with versus the Cobb, so for a beginner it might not be bad.

Carbon Fibr

recently ive seen some members switch from Cobb AP to Mazda Edit

Yiddie

Oh trust me I know.. The bov and turbo are knockoff parts. I actually know the owner of Turblown engineering, He's a good guy. What's so bad about them? I'm in the middle of switching out my microtech that I got from the esmeril kit. I bought everything esmeril couple years ago.. Including there apex seals. Kantuning from Texas said Haltech platinum 1000 Is the way to go. This car will be mainly street driven. I don't want driveability issues.

Yiddie

Could you send me the link to that post?

halimsteven

hi saucey,
i have running turbo since 2008, and i always use Microtech since then, start from greddy turbo, and now i have mazsport turbo system, teh first version when they built it...
according to my opinion, i love it...it's just can't cover the engine light....like cobb..
the idle, you will get used to it when it's bouncing up and down, but it's not that a big of a deal, it's bouncing between 880rpm - 950...after awhile, i get used to it..
the tuning, i tried to street tune myself now using the microtech, i learn little bit, but getting better by time...as now, i am comfortable with tuning it myself...scott, as now rx8performance, explained to me what i need to focus on when tunning...started slowly..after that, it's easy, you just have to be careful..
you have to get the turbo version, and my friend has one if you are interested, adn i can get it fro cheap, like 250-300..if you want, i can contact him beccause he goes for supercharger from pettit..
if you have more question regarding the microtech, you let me know...till now, i am still running turbo with it...i have gt35r...
steven

Yiddie

This is my current setup..

Esmeril Racing Turbo Kit, Esmeril Racing Ignition Upgrade,
Esmeril Racing Battery Relocation Kit,
Esmeril Racing Spark Plugs,
Esmeril Racing Performance Apex Seals,
Interceptor EMS,
1000cc Fuel Injectors,
Fuel Pump Upgrade,
Heavy Duty 6 puck sprung clutch,
Aquamist water injection,
Agency Power Ti Tip Catback Exhaust

And I can't even drive it around town cause it idles like ****, And dies all the time, I hear it's because of the ems system and that I need to run a little more rich. But I just hear all n all that the microtech is garbage to run on a street driven car, There good for track cars.

9krpmrx8

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There are so many variables you really need to do your homework. But the tune is key and the Cobb and the Adaptronic RX-8 ECU are the way to go. But either way you need a qualified tuner to make it run great. But we cannot answer all of your questions, you need to dig in and get to work researching.

9krpmrx8

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No, do a search for Adaptronic.

halimsteven

dude, your set up sounds good...but yeah, it has to run rich, which my idle is 12's...
well, if your dying or stall while idling, then you need a good base tune, or better tuning...and 9k said, there are alots of factors in there if you can't get it running good..like i said, i have been running microtech for most of the turbo time in my car, (more than 4 years) and i have never had the experiences that you have right now...
but still, i believe that everyone has a different experience...hope you can figured out about your tuning...
steven

TeamRX8

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What hasn't been mentioned yet is that you will be better off switching the Renesis for an REW engine first ...

halimsteven

lol...for me, I will do it when next one blew...lol..
steven

Yiddie

Thanks for the info guys! I'll do some looking around.. I got my hands full on a big build on my dsm at the moment.

Yiddie

So you guys obviously say go with Haltech, But Adaptronics would be just fine as well? Haltech premium 1000? Haltech Sprint RE Rotary?

9krpmrx8

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Who said go with Haltech? No, the Haltech is not a good option either. You need to do some research.

9krpmrx8

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Dude, if your idle AFR is 12's then you need to think about optimizing your setup as well because that is no bueno.

Yiddie

my afr isn't steady in idle.. It'll read 10.2-14, bounces around, And yes it stalls out all the time. But yea I'll do some research on why it does that n maybe I'll find some answers.. I just hear from experts it's because of the ems.. So I just went with that.