my10ae:

Put me down as a tentative observer. It would be interesting to see what a dyno/tuning session is like and to check out the variety of aftermarket exhaust sounds of the rotary at full throttle.

 

I am in. How do I sign up to get a spot.

 

10kRPMS:

No need to sign up. Performance Dyno has the day open to us RX-8's owners. So far we should have a good showing for the day. I will PM folks directions to my house to meet up next Sat, June 18th for 9:00am. First scheduled run is at 10am.

Have any mods done to your 8, 10k?

Downshift:

I will add you in as a "tentitive" attendee :D

 

No real mods just a ground wire kit. I got the car with the appearence package and Xeonon lamps. Thats all I need for the looks, I am waiting for a good supercharger kit, don't want a turbo. Send me directions and I will be there. :D

 

Can someone send me directions

 

10kRPMS:


I will be PMing directions to my house tonite when I get home from work for Sat. We'll be meeting over my house and then caravanning over to Performance Dyno.

 

should be a great time can not wait. how much money should we plan on for the dyno each?

 

2 runs are $40 and 3 runs are $50. Also an hours worth of tuning..for those with a CZ unit, is $100.

 

Alrighty, I can't wait. Looks like it won't be blisteringly hot and humid on Sat, which should help the dyno numbers. Here's to praying for 200rwhp!

 

I am thinking I should be in the 180-185 rear wheel horsepower area

 

I didn't get any directions - could you send them? Thanks.

 

Hey guys:

Sorry. PM's for directions were just sent now.

See everyone Sat.

 

Just reading through the PM I happen to work at a Mazda dealer and checked if you have DSC and turn it off you will not need to unplug the rear wheel speed sensors. So I was told.

 

10kRPMS:

What Mazda dealer do u work at? Tulley's? Talarico's? Grappone? Autex? McGreevy's? I am still going to bring my ramps and tools to undo the speed sensors and will also turn off the DSC completely when doing the dyno runs.

 

OK guys, we'll see those folks who I PM'd tomorrow at 9am or so. Anyone else interested in getting their 8 dyno'd? :D

 

I can't wait! I never done a dyno before so this should be fun.

I agree my10ae, still undo the speed sensors just in case. Welcome to the club 10krpms! Look forward to meeting you.

 

Be there bright and early, with my camcorder

 

See you guys tomorrow!

 

Will do guys. C ya in the am....

 

WE had dyno day here on the 18th too in So. Calf.

Hey I got 163.77 RWP in 3rd gear at 7,200 RPM before the DSC kicked in.

Is that any good? The temp was high at 78.26F, 34% Humidity

They never got over 7,200RPM before the ECU kicked in to shut down the car from the front wheels not moving.

SAE correction is .98

Do you think at peak power 8,500 RPM to 9,500 RPM I would 180 or more?

 

Hey that was a blast guys! A great place to dyno, nice folks my10ae, thanks for showing us.

I'll see if I can get everyones together on one plot. Meanwhile, here are my two runs, one in 3rd gear, one in 5th.

176.57 RWHP 126.64 Torque 72.89F 41% humidity 3rd gear...

....and even my A/F looks good. I'm blessed :D

 

Great fun yesterday guys. Of course, I ended up losing my dyno sheet printout. Spin9k, can you email me my dyno run files?

If I remember correctly, I dynoed 179.7 RWHP and 127 LB/FT of torque in 5th gear. My AFRs were way lean at 15:1. I probably should have run in 3rd gear due to the ECU having different maps for 1-4 gears and 5-6 gear. I'm still pretty happy. The CZ unit was worth the money, and there is probably more power to be had.

New Euro Lip spoiler looks good! And my stickers are not on crooked!

 

Here's the overall graph. Check it out guys...

ps. lower curve is auto RX-8

 

My A/F stayed a constant 14.2

Never fluxuated like all the others.

 

thats a little lean, you should roll back to around 13.5-13.9