zenrx8

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Funny you should mention that. I have injectors as a possible problem but have no clue how to test them. I didn't even know they could 'stick'. More homework.

swoope

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wow,

great video denny..

photos hard, video easy? siilly.. how track prepped was the s2k?

what event was this?

great job!!!!

beers

gregs

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do you have any pictures of how you have your camcorder mounted?
Great video btw!

JMKuco

Yeah !

If you can't do pictures of your engine bay, just do a video

Nice run anyway and WTF is that S2K

olddragger

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Hey Scott ---this was a Seat time event on a Saturday thingy.
The S2-- was pretty well set up --had a cage--real track seats, tuning, headers, gearing --running on new R888's(already heat cycled)---it was pretty quick.
You can see for just this one video--that I could gain on him at will in some places and it others it was dang hard too. Really good driver. He did spin once. He was pushing it some.
He had some good lines and i enjoyed following and watching how he was doing some things--especially 1 and 5 turns. Those are not race lines as they do open it up for an inside pass but for a TT line they are just a little bit faster.

I am using the Contour CamHD sent on a 720P--great little camera. It has a 135 degree lenses. Cars are a little closer than they seem on the vid. I have it mounted on the rear console. Just ran a straight aluminum rod from the truck and a suction cup to the console.
Worked pretty good. I HAVE to do something with the mic though.

I can shoot an engine bay vid if yall want it?
OD

JMKuco

That would be nice, And please take your time to capture every details...

california style

Damn right OD!!! I really want to watch but the audio kills me.

Can you isolate the mike with a suspension arm, or something, so there is nothing transmitting vibrations to it?

rx7guy27

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ok there are too many posts to go through to get the answer to this question....Of all of you that put in the supercharger, is it a better investment then a turbo charger? To me it makes more sense but just want to get others input....Right now I have a 2010 R3 and dont really want the turbo.....I have put in an exhaust, for now the only other things I want to do are an intake and maybe adding a header to my exhaust....Are there any other ideas as far as hp/cash thats worth the spend? I was looking at a mod on Pettit thats the PCM-AN with an efi dude and was wondering if that is a good upgrade for the money?

swoope

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to answer the only question that matters. dont think there are any tuning options for the 2010 ecu..

beers

olddragger

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Correct Sir--- to the best of my knowledge?
Scott --coming to RR I hope? 15 days away dude!!

RX7GUY --dont waste time or money with headers and intake if it is power you seek.
Very low return for the buck imho. Fustrating I know.
SC versus Turbo? Which is best? Well only you can make that decision.
I will offer up some personal opinions.
1- whatever kit you decide on--get one from a company that has been and will continue to be in business for a while. Its nice to have that backup for continued knowledge and support.
2- only get a kit that you feel comfortable with and basically understand. Putting FI on the 8 will make it even more of a hands on car. FI 8's done properly are very realiable and a good DD.
3- no kit is COMPLETE-- you will need supporting mods for cooling, possible ignition, possible fuel pump if you fi a pre 09 car etc.
hope that little bit helps.
OD

olddragger

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anyone know if aftermarket water tempt gauge can be spliced into the factory sensor?
OF

Charles R. Hill

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Tis true, Master, and I have issued calls which were not returned. As such, I will attempt contact via PM here and see if any responses are given. If not, Plan B will be implemented.

morkusyambo

the saga continues...

After installing a used pump from Juan I was able to get the car running. After about 15 minutes of mild running and driving to a local gas station, it died while idling. I have since deflooded the motor, checked the pump fuse, installed new spark plugs, and ensured I have a fully charged battery.

When I tried to crank it again there was no joy. I noticed that I didn't hear the fuel pump trying to prime so I removed the fuel line and lo and behold, the pump was not priming.

Does anyone know of a reason why a pump with 30k miles on it would fail? What should I do to determine if the problem is somewhere in the wiring?

Any help is greatly appreciated. I have to do this myself as there are no known/reliable mechanics within 300 miles of my location.

swoope

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test all your ecu related fuses in the fuse box in the engine compartment. had the exact same thing happen to me at roebling road. also check you wiring to you rear o2 sensor..

send me an email this weekend and i can expound on this.. have a few different similar things in common with your comments..

beers

swoope

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yep!

hope you are going to have a beer again this time.

btw, did sebring last sunday! zesty! 1hr 50 min to fuel cut at the yellow light..

session 1 dry, 2 damp, 3 drying line but wet, 4 dry going to very wet..

big, big fun..

beers

olddragger

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That sounds like it was a blast Scott!
Expecting a big crowd at RR this year--we should have a blast as usual. Ga is really bad on speeding tickets now so be careful coming up.

Fuel Pump--- Since it was running before it quit means the pump primes. if it is not even making a sound when you turn it on (for a second or two) then it has to be electrical.
Are the plugs wet with gas?
OD

morkusyambo

Nope. Brand new plugs, and the pump does not even try to prime as of now.

dannobre

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Check for power at the pump when you turn on the key.....

If no power go looking for why....

If there is...you need a new pump

olddragger

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exactly---nothing else to do--you can pull the pump to be sure nothing has come disconnected etc.

Yall hsould see what I have done to the engine bay of my car.
It looks good. Wrinkle paint anyone?
That paint is a little tricky to work with--but it turned out good. I am very pleased.
Color? Flat black ? I was tired of that. Can you say Chevolet Red? Yep. Its really more of a red/orange. I thought it would clash with my red car but damn if it didnt turn out looking good---different--but good.
Pic--well i will try---maybe a vid?
OD

morkusyambo

I found the culprit. I just don't know how to fix it. It is the EGI/COMP1 fuse. I replaced it and the car fired right up after sitting for several months. It ran for 10 min as long as I kept it off idle with the gas pedal. As soon as I tried to let it idle on its own it died. I rechecked the fuse box and the EGI/COMP1 fuse was blown. I put a new fuse in and tried to start. Nada. I went back to the fuse box and the same fuse had blown for a third time!!

What can I do guys??

Brettus

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/\ have had same thing - it turned out to be the rear o2 sensor wire shorting out due to resting on the cat and melting the wires .

morkusyambo

Is it normal for the O2 sensor wire to rest on the cat? If so, talk about a design flaw. Would I need to replace the then entire assembly, or could I just cut the wire and solder a new one in its place??

swoope

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to funny,

morkus.

my email explains just what brettus said. it was my issue also..

how did you find that pesky fuse?

beers

morkusyambo

I am posting updates on my fuse problem here

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/egi-conp-1-fuse-167440/

morkusyambo

That ^(^&(*&*()& fuse was found thanks to your advice.