Torque & ECU
12-08-2006, 11:12 PM
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Torque & ECU
Hey all.
New to this forum & the RX8. Ive wandered the forums a bit looking at ways to get more torque to the wheels so the car actually pulls like it should! The other day I pulled up next to a 350 on the Highway & watched it blow my doors off(
), & thats when I decided this car needs some pull. With its 50/50 weight distrobution & superb handling skills, more go would finish the car off nicely. Also, that same night I put the peddle to the floor & saw that it maxed out a good 125.. A bit disapointing to me! Can you get the ECU flashed to turn that off? Also, anyone know of any good shops in Omaha/Lincoln NE ?
So:
Easy mods to get more Torque?
Governor Removed?
Shops in NE?
Thanks for any help guys! Hope to be here a while & learn all I can.
New to this forum & the RX8. Ive wandered the forums a bit looking at ways to get more torque to the wheels so the car actually pulls like it should! The other day I pulled up next to a 350 on the Highway & watched it blow my doors off(
), & thats when I decided this car needs some pull. With its 50/50 weight distrobution & superb handling skills, more go would finish the car off nicely. Also, that same night I put the peddle to the floor & saw that it maxed out a good 125.. A bit disapointing to me! Can you get the ECU flashed to turn that off? Also, anyone know of any good shops in Omaha/Lincoln NE ? So:
Easy mods to get more Torque?
Governor Removed?
Shops in NE?
Thanks for any help guys! Hope to be here a while & learn all I can.
12-09-2006, 01:12 AM
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best bet for the buck would be going fi.
ifyou dont want to, (hopefully u have manual) get a flywheel and midpipe witout cat. racing beat pcm flash woudl be nice too.
ifyou dont want to, (hopefully u have manual) get a flywheel and midpipe witout cat. racing beat pcm flash woudl be nice too.
12-09-2006, 07:00 AM
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Yea, I have the auto. Its the Sport Auto (with paddles & the ability to shift manually. Not sure what Mazda calls it. I know its called an SST in my Lincoln LS)
Peterisurhero - FI? Explain? Also, where can I find info on this PCM Flash?
Peterisurhero - FI? Explain? Also, where can I find info on this PCM Flash?
12-09-2006, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by peterisurhero
best bet for the buck would be going fi.
ifyou dont want to, (hopefully u have manual) get a flywheel and midpipe witout cat. racing beat pcm flash woudl be nice too.
ifyou dont want to, (hopefully u have manual) get a flywheel and midpipe witout cat. racing beat pcm flash woudl be nice too.
Woods, reread this post for the only available PCM Flash available at this time.
Hint: Racing Beat
12-09-2006, 09:24 AM
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You're not really gonna add anything to that auto that will result in it keeping up with a 350...with the MT you can do enough to get you close enough that it's pretty close to being driver dependent (at least to a stock 350...and I'm not sure about the '07 with it's hp upgrade)...
12-09-2006, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by WoodsOfGreenRx8
Easy mods to get more Torque?
12-09-2006, 02:31 PM
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An auto rx8 will not keep up with anything, it is a pointless car.
Mods will make it even more pointless.
I say put some stickers on it and some neon lighting.
Even in manual form the car is not that fast in a straight line.
Get one of those new wave of American muscle that Chrysler makes, huge engines, auto transmissions, gotta love it.
Mods will make it even more pointless.
I say put some stickers on it and some neon lighting.
Even in manual form the car is not that fast in a straight line.
Get one of those new wave of American muscle that Chrysler makes, huge engines, auto transmissions, gotta love it.
12-09-2006, 02:58 PM
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An auto rx8 will not keep up with anything, it is a pointless car.
Mods will make it even more pointless.
I say put some stickers on it and some neon lighting.
Even in manual form the car is not that fast in a straight line.
Get one of those new wave of American muscle that Chrysler makes, huge engines, auto transmissions, gotta love it.
Mods will make it even more pointless.
I say put some stickers on it and some neon lighting.
Even in manual form the car is not that fast in a straight line.
Get one of those new wave of American muscle that Chrysler makes, huge engines, auto transmissions, gotta love it.
12-09-2006, 03:19 PM
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My post was sarcastic.
I own an 8 and am a fan of the car and its values.
But for the future;
Please post the criteria of relevant and irrelevant posts, otherwise I will have to PM you for approval, next time I decide to post.
I own an 8 and am a fan of the car and its values.
But for the future;
Please post the criteria of relevant and irrelevant posts, otherwise I will have to PM you for approval, next time I decide to post.
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12-09-2006, 03:20 PM
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It'll be cheaper to keep the auto and get one of the S/C kits coming out (Hymee or Pettit).
You're going to take a big loss trying to trade from an auto to a manual, then you will STILL have to get Forced induction to beat out the cars you want. That money will add up.
You're going to take a big loss trying to trade from an auto to a manual, then you will STILL have to get Forced induction to beat out the cars you want. That money will add up.
12-09-2006, 03:50 PM
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if you're looking for torque why did you buy a rotary engine?? its a top end engine, thats how it was designed from the start.
... and you don't have a governor
..... i hope
... and you don't have a governor
..... i hope
12-09-2006, 05:35 PM
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Well if I dont have a governor, Im a bit disapointed at the fact the car, wouldnt go any faster than 125... Especially if its made for top end... Yes, I could have gone for big muscle, American torque & done just fine. Its true. But the RX8 had the looks. I thought there was potential there. I do understand the 6 Speed would be a difference, but didnt realize the Mazda Auto took THAT much power away. Thanks for the help here & there.
12-09-2006, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by WoodsOfGreenRx8
Well if I dont have a governor, Im a bit disapointed at the fact the car, wouldnt go any faster than 125... Especially if its made for top end... Yes, I could have gone for big muscle, American torque & done just fine. Its true. But the RX8 had the looks. I thought there was potential there. I do understand the 6 Speed would be a difference, but didnt realize the Mazda Auto took THAT much power away. Thanks for the help here & there.
12-09-2006, 05:49 PM
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I would trade in, but out here the trade in value for the car is pretty darn low. The girlfriend & I went to buy a truck & thought of using the Mazda as trade in & the didnt want to give us anything above 15.. Granted, its paid off. But Buying the car for 20K about 6 months ago, I didnt feel like loosing a good 5 grand. Yes, 20 Grand for an 04, but it had a brand new motor installed w/ 0 Miles & only 25K on the chasis, 100K Mile Warranty & Protection Package w/ Warranty also.
12-09-2006, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by WoodsOfGreenRx8
Well if I dont have a governor, Im a bit disapointed at the fact the car, wouldnt go any faster than 125... Especially if its made for top end... Yes, I could have gone for big muscle, American torque & done just fine. Its true. But the RX8 had the looks. I thought there was potential there. I do understand the 6 Speed would be a difference, but didnt realize the Mazda Auto took THAT much power away. Thanks for the help here & there.
