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Old 07-12-2008, 01:44 AM
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RX8 immobilizer system

Is there away to get rid off the immobilzer so i wouldnt need a key with a transponder. Is there someway to start the car without this system. Dont worry im not stealing rx8's im trying to put a renesis on an FB rx7.
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The RB 'Race' flash removes the immobilizer function for just such a use.

I have an ECU with the Race Flash already on it, which may be up for sale soon - going turbo.

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RB=Racing Beat? is this service in their catalog? Thanks by the way for the info.
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Originally Posted by f150rx7
RB=Racing Beat? is this service in their catalog? Thanks by the way for the info.
yes and yes. it's under their engine mods for the 8

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The RB 'Race' flash removes the immobilizer function for just such a use.
is the AP also capable of doing this? If he plans on sticking with the stock PCM anyways, might as well have one...
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I dont understand, why does he need to flash Rx-8's ECU when he is trying to put the 13B-MSP into his FB.

What he should do is just get an aftermarket ECU management. I think you should try Motec or F-Con V-Pro.
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The RX8 has all sorts of sensors that the RX7 dosn't have and would be very difficult to install. An aftermarket ECU would be a better route rather than trying to get the OEM PCM to work correctly.
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Im done with aftermarket parts. I have most of the parts already to do a transplant, Using an aftermarket ECU will be costly and re fabricating the engine like putting a new throttle body,tuning,OMP(dont want to premix)trigger and ignition is also a headache. This has been done before in japan. My goal is to have a smog legal FB with an rx8 engine not a race car,been there done that. Also I want to be able to use a factory shop manual from an rx8 and also purchase rx8 parts that will be available for a while.
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Good luck with a swap like that,

If you want Stock ECU to work, you pretty much have to move EVERYTHING over, including all wires and sensors.
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i have. the only sensors im missing are the wheel speed sensors for the ABS module to communicate with the PCM through the CAN lines for the speedometer.
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sorry for reviving old thread, but just wondering how things went with removing the immobilizer and all since there wasnt any updates.
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he failed obviously.
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If i want to swap a pcm/ecu from a donor car all i need is the ecu and immobilizer module from the donor car or do i need the ignition components as well?
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