I am looking to remap my ecu on my 04 rx8, a lot of people are recommending the Cobb access port. However I also was told that I can not tune the car from my laptop when it is on a dyno. I have a dyno at work and looking to start up tuning for rx8s after I get some solid numbers down. Any recommendations on software or kits other than the Cobb?

 

Mazdaedit

 

cobb is your cheapest option. you will need to request their software tho. tuning an 8 isnt like tuning other cars. adaptronics is an option but expensive

 

The stock ECU can't be re-flashed live I believe, which means that the limitation is on the ECU, not the reflashing method.

That being said, you can still dyno-tune with re-flashing methods. You do a pull or get a load specific data log, then roll to a stop, make adjustments, send the flash to the ECU, repeat as needed until the tune is perfect.

MazdaEdit is cheaper than the AP I believe.

 

Thanks guys, for the help. I have worked with Cobb before and know the guys there, so that is a very big possibility at this moment. I also took a look at Mazdaedit, which is another option as well. I really want to learn as much as I can, that way I can help all the rx8s in my area that have to drive 5-6 hours to get a tune.