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RACING BEAT PCM FLASH for the '05 models is OUT

Old Nov 15, 2006 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by rotarygod
They don't touch the maps in the area that would be checked during an emissions test. It would appear to be a stock RX-8 at those points. It would pass just fine. Even in California.
Is it only tested at idle?

I don't remember because I have only had emissions tests once and that was ten years ago...

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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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Each state is different. Some don't have any testing. Lucky bastards!
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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CA testing they test it at different speeds; idle and even up to 30-40 mph.
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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every when do we have to do the emission testing?
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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Woooot
I'm getting the 2006 beta flash! RB accepted me!
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Good for you Trekk.

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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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Tell me how the flash helps the car? I dont understand all that lingo on RB website.. sry... 220hp possible with this flash?? wow, i want it!

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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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no i think the highest hp reported with the RB flash was by Team RX8 with 209whp and then with some tweaks to his car- 213whp https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=137
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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those numbers are on a Mustang dyno
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
those numbers are on a Mustang dyno

wait. so wat do you have on your car besides this flash?
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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thank you Team.

peter

Originally Posted by TeamRX8
ok, RB flash brought me up to 209 HP

some additional tweaks then produced 213 HP and 142 TQ at the wheels. Increase is mostly at the top, but with the tweaks the gain started from a very low 2250 rpm This is NA with custom intake, full custom exhaust with cat converter, AC delete, and race pulley set, engine is otherwise OE, car in full STU configuration from the SCCA National Championship event.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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i know this question is not about the racing beat flash, but wat does the ac delete do? isn't it juss weight reduction?
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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less weight and 1 less belt so, a tad bit less hp strain on the motor.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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I had all the same parts when I pulled right at 200 HP on a Dynojet dyno with the OE software

It's generally considered that the Dynojet will pull higher numbers than a Mustang, but the Mustang is considered to to provide a more accurate measurement of true HP

the difference is usually suggested to be 5%, if you buy into that then in theory the Dynojet numbers would be 219 hp & 223 hp after the tweaks

in reality though, there's no way to know for sure, you have to take the numbers as only a general guide, not as an absolute measurement

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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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Remember the power is all top end. Read the RB site. A little gain in mid range.

Still a great mod for Auto-x / HDPE.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 06:01 PM
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thats pretty good considering the greddy turbo usually only get 225-235 on mustang dynos.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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you know... now that i think about it... the RB flash + feed final drive will probrably whoop a greddy turboed 8 (a 240whp dynojet 8. not some of the 290+whp monsters that we have lurking around here ).
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by gh0st
you know... now that i think about it... the RB flash + feed final drive will probrably whoop a greddy turboed 8 (a 240whp dynojet 8. not some of the 290+whp monsters that we have lurking around here ).
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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Just curious...can the dealer see the flash is in the PCM or is this like the VW Chip that can't be seen by the dealers?
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeschaefer
lol
what?. its possible... maybe.. lol... not at top end of course but id be scared to put my money against a well tuned NA with good gearing.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Remember the power is all top end. Read the RB site. A little gain in mid range.

Still a great mod for Auto-x / HDPE.

The increase starts at around 5000 rpm, but from 6000 to RL the difference is substantial on mine

The Greddy turbo comment is only quoting peak power, which it's well known the turbo wasn't keeping up the boost at the peak power point. Down low the Greddy would pound an NA, no contest IMO.

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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ucleadguitar
Just curious...can the dealer see the flash is in the PCM or is this like the VW Chip that can't be seen by the dealers?


cannot be seen by dealers over the can bus
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 12:24 AM
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Nevermind. (Previous post deleted.)
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Xantium
oem fuel trims will always be a little too rich becuase of idiots.
I think when you design something for the masses, you take into consideration the lowest common denominator.

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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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Would my vehicle still pass emissions?
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