I saw this company on the seven forums, but I wanted to know if any of the So Cal 8's have ever been there. They're located in Canoga Park, so if anyone local has been to their shop, I'd appreciate any feedbacks.

I called them to see how much would it cost to the dyno my 8 --don't have any major mods (FI) --just exhaust and intake. The guy said 85 bucks to do 3 pulls. I'd like to do this but kinda of a noob and don't really know what's good or bad, I just want to see numbers on what my 8 is putting out. Any feedbacks would be greatly appreciated.

 

Tripoint has been around for a while. They were racing proteges at one point a few years back. Don't have any experience with them.

 

Tripoint actually makes stuff for our 8's as well, they have a pretty decent rep AFAIK

 

my friend used to take his FD (3rd gen RX-7) there for repairs all the time for big stuff he didn't know how to fix himself. from what i heard from him, they are decent. i have no personal experience w/ them myself tho.

 

Thanks guys, it seems they are a reputable place of business. Now, how about the dyno portion? Is there something that I need to be aware of before placing it on a dyno?

 

TriPoint Engineering, is one of the best Mazda and Rotary Specialist in the country. They are proffesionals with a great reputation. There pricing is a little on the high-end, but worth it. Don't hesistate or be worried about taking your RX-8 to them for service or upgrades. I've known the owners since the early 80's.

At current, they run the Mazda Factory World Challenge MazdaSpeed6 Race Team.

Here is the website:

http://www.tripointengineering.com/

If worried, let Mark know that Berny from the So-Cal RX Club recommended them.


-Bern

 

they came extremely close to winning the championship with their fleet of 6's last year

 

met some guy at one of our LAX local meets, he drives a white FD built by them, and dammmm was that thing quick...

 

Will do thanks Bern !

 

If you figure a mechanics' average shop rate is around $75/hr nowadays, then $85 for a bit of dyno time is nominal. No doubt their reputation is good. I had them rebuild my Turbo FC about 10 years ago, and it's still running.