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The Interceptor-X for N/A Cars

Old Aug 22, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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where are u located. Willing to purcash one and if you tune it for a decent amount i am in. Just need to know where u are. Perfectly stock RX8 with 2 grand in miles on the clock.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 07:44 PM
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Hmm, two way trip from Omaha to Fl, 14k miles thats about $400 extra in gas alone

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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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should have known...eaither california or florida are the places everyone opens shop.
Next question would be how long would it take to do what is needed. 1 week, 2 weeks, could plan an extra vacation this year around it. >LoL<
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 10:36 PM
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He's right down the road from me.. I've talked to scott on the phone before.. unfortunately, it's this or lasik for my eyes..
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by guy321
He's right down the road from me.. I've talked to scott on the phone before.. unfortunately, it's this or lasik for my eyes..
Yeah at least you'll have a faster RX8 :p
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 12:01 AM
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i would go blind and have a fast RX8....just my opinion.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 10:40 AM
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Scott,
So you are in Largo Florida? I am in mid georgia. hell I could drive down. I was just in Tampa this past w/e. I have a 20,000 mile car with the usual bolt on's. PM me if you are interested. There is a Ga market I believe.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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I wish you had called, I was in the shop on saturday. I am waiting on a reply from another guy whose car is sitting in the showroom. If I get an O.K. from him, and things go well, we should be doing business! Thanks for your support,Scott
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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SO, if I understand this correctly, isn't it going to be very similar in character to the CZ results for a N/A car, with the exception of adjusting timing and not fighting the LTFT? The stock ECU ran close to stoich until the high revs, then the CZ could get an extra 15-20 rwhp by tuning in the high revs only.

It doesn't seem like there are any gains to be made in the low to mid RPMs with a N/A car.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 05:47 PM
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The Interceptor system has many user definable functions that the other systems do not have. In some situations like autocrossing or track days switching maps and taking advantage of these could very easily provide a more consistant, usable power band. If the N/A's you have seen are running stoich at W.O.T. then they are leaving power on the table. I have always found 12.8-13.1 at W.O.T. for N/A makes good power and long engine life. We may all find out sooner than you think! thanks Scott
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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Just my luck man. Although I did pick up a nice volvo s 40 for my daughter.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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I personally feel the RX-8 with the right upgrades is capable of running somewhere in the 13's in naturally aspirated form without nitrous. The first step is going to be with proper tuning. Next comes all the traditional bolt ons which don't do alot but still do something nevertheless. Then comes attention to the engine itself. I want to see how far tuning goes on it's own. I bet it will surprise some people.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MazsportScott
...I have always found 12.8-13.1 at W.O.T. for N/A makes good power and long engine life...
The Star Mazda Race cars were running .94 lambda with Motecs. Isn't this a bit leaner than 12.8-13.1 that you mentioned?

I'm really liking what I hear you saying - keep talking! :p
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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Scott, will I be able to chase a certain AFR if I have a separate wideband O2 sensor in place? I have this one coming.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by rotarygod
I personally feel the RX-8 with the right upgrades is capable of running somewhere in the 13's in naturally aspirated form without nitrous.
Just hearing that from rotarygod has given me hope. :D

Can't wait till someone gets dyno numbers for this on an N/A 8.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:15 AM
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Could the interceptor be used with say a hi-flow cat?
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:17 AM
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^^^

That's the point of the interceptor, it can be adapted to work with any and all modifications for the 8.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 03:08 PM
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What ever happened to the 8 with the ported engine, Snoochie I believe? I would love to see what the interceptor could do for his car.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 03:25 PM
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200+whp is EASY to believe...I've seen that on a STOCK car...so I'd guess, if this Interceptor can replicate what that car's ECU was doing, adding i/h/e/fw should get to that 230whp mark w/o too much fuss.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dmp
200+whp is EASY to believe...I've seen that on a STOCK car...so I'd guess, if this Interceptor can replicate what that car's ECU was doing, adding i/h/e/fw should get to that 230whp mark w/o too much fuss.
200hp stock would be nice... too bad i've only seen one car do it, i think it had a honda motor in it or something :D
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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If we could get the ECU to keep ignition advance at 30 all the way from 6000 - 9000 rpm, I would be a happy camper. Damn ECU retards timing if you touch the fuel mappings on that range.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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nope,
we have a 204rwhp na rx8 without the highflow cat on the dyno in our little group, The usual bolt ons,light flywheel and light wheels.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Xyntax
If we could get the ECU to keep ignition advance at 30 all the way from 6000 - 9000 rpm, I would be a happy camper. Damn ECU retards timing if you touch the fuel mappings on that range.
mine definately doesn't do that... are you hitting the knock sensor?
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Xyntax
If we could get the ECU to keep ignition advance at 30 all the way from 6000 - 9000 rpm, I would be a happy camper. Damn ECU retards timing if you touch the fuel mappings on that range.
Personally I'd rather see full advance at full throttle somewhere around 25-26 degrees.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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^ CZ :D No knocking yet. You know how ignition is reduced when it senses the AFR going above 12:1. Damn party-pooper
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