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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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Well, none of the other cars (including yours) had that problem.
I'm thinking that the PCM might be adding fuel when it thinks the vehicle is standing still.
Though, that probably isn't likely.
The other possibility is that it just heat-soaked on that dyno like Todd's did.
Either way, it can't hurt to trick the DSC.
When I have it in next, I'll log the intake and coolant temps.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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sounds good just let me know when!
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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take your whp graph, pick some points and plot them in excel, you can get your torque that way.
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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You need to know your gearing for that to work, BTW.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 12:47 AM
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MazdaManiac--ever going to get the MS rear?
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
Well, none of the other cars (including yours) had that problem.
I'm thinking that the PCM might be adding fuel when it thinks the vehicle is standing still.
Though, that probably isn't likely.
I wouldnt think thats the case, because so many 8s, 8s running boost, 8s running boost with various different Engine Management Systems... haven't had that problem.

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The other possibility is that it just heat-soaked on that dyno like Todd's did.
i would put my bets on that scenario.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by CarAndDriver
MazdaManiac--ever going to get the MS rear?
No. Its nasty. It isn't even really a bumper - its just an applique that is attached to the OEM bumper after cutting a chunk of it off.
It just looks dumb to me, anyway. Like a fake diffuser.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 04:56 AM
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BOO!!!

You forget, the MS Rear causes spontaneous break dancing, and by touching it (even through the shield of a towel) it has been known to provide a very "orgasmic" experience.



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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 05:22 AM
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If I could sport that kind of headgear without looking stupid, I'd rethink my position.

'Till then, It just looks like the pectoral fins of some ugly fish to me!
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 05:37 AM
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uncontrolable instant break-dancing is never a good thing!
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
If I could sport that kind of headgear without looking stupid, I'd rethink my position.

'Till then, It just looks like the pectoral fins of some ugly fish to me!
im sure we can find a turban that works for you. Displayed there is the Industrial Turban. Other popular choices are the Corporate Turban, Surf Turban, and Urban Turban. All becoming available in the near future....
www.hot4turbans.com

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uncontrolable instant break-dancing is never a good thing!
LIES!!!!!!

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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 07:54 AM
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Break dancing



Why would losing spark cause the boost to fall off?
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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Break dancing



Why would losing spark cause the boost to fall off?
I dunno, no spark (combustion) usually causes lots of things to "fall off" :P
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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was the car dyno or street tuned? boost likes to react differently in all types of situations
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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It was completely street-tuned. Hence its perfect performance on the street and lack thereof on the dyno.
Hopefully, they have received their inductive pickup at the shop so I can bring it in this week.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
It was completely street-tuned. Hence its perfect performance on the street and lack thereof on the dyno.
Hopefully, they have received their inductive pickup at the shop so I can bring it in this week.
That was going to be my point...turbo cars are so picky...get it tuned on the dyno and you'll be breaking up driving it on the street...this is why I stick NA....ok ok its because i'm too afraid to put a turbo in a 30k car...don't wanna know ill be blowing my engine
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Maniac what kind of brakes are those?
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ucleadguitar
That was going to be my point...turbo cars are so picky...get it tuned on the dyno and you'll be breaking up driving it on the street...this is why I stick NA....ok ok its because i'm too afraid to put a turbo in a 30k car...don't wanna know ill be blowing my engine
I've turbo'ed pretty much every car I've ever owned. Each is a unique experience, but they aren't "picky" - variation and incompatibility issues are just part of the process. Eventually, the vehicle will perform equally well in all situations just as it did in its OEM state of tune.

So, to a word, your point is completely incorrect and irrelevant.

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Maniac what kind of brakes are those?
Brembo.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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have you heard about the inductive yet, Jeff? When you got back let me know, I wana see the numbers!!
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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When I set up a date, I'll post a thread so anyone that wants to come down can do so.
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