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New "P" flash??

Old 05-18-2005, 07:55 PM
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I am off to the dyno on Saturday with a bunch of the Georgia bunch so we'll see if there is any change since "n". We'll have afew 05 models too and they do not have "p" available.
Check for results in the SE forum after Saturday.
Old 05-18-2005, 07:57 PM
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ok, im going to sound like an idiot, but by A/C cutoff do you mean Air Conditioner cutoff? Sorry for my stupidity :D
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Yes, the compressor mounted to the engine that is driven by the belt driven pulley...
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The stock cutoff was actually cutoff at 65% of throttle position, so I wonder how they equated this to RPM...?
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an either /or thing I'm sure :D
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ehh, im gonna stick with my N untill the next one comes out, i could care less about A/C
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Originally Posted by RX8-TX
Could you buy one of those electric fans you can attach to your windshield with suction cups?
Tried that... Can't get one with cups strong enough to stay on with windscreen during full throttle acceleration... Nearly lost my nose last time.. :D
Old 05-19-2005, 12:58 AM
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lol xxup
Old 05-19-2005, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by MyRxBad
Last time I checked there was an off button for the A/C for those redline runs.
I'm pretty sure that the AC also kicks in if the heater is set to either of the defrost modes, it does on most cars. So you will need to turn it off AND set if to floor and/or vent.
Old 05-19-2005, 10:22 AM
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The PCM should be programmed to disable the A/C compressor under certain throttle/load conditions to aid "passing". Isn't that what we are talking about, here?

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Old 05-19-2005, 07:20 PM
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Just another data point:

Two days ago we got our first day over 100 degrees and sure enough the MIL came on. How I got through last summer without one I do not know. Today the tech found code P0456, looked up the tsb, and flashed me to the -P code (I think I was at L). I don't notice a difference in driving. We'll see about anything as we go.
Old 05-20-2005, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by txflash
My check engine light came on sunday and i took it in the next day for service. I picked it up today and it was reflashed to "P" calibration as per sb 01-007/05. I believe i was previously on hte M flash and now it feels as if there is more pep in my 8's step.

I had this happen this week. They reprogrammed the computer- I need to see if they did the P flash. But... I just got 19.5mpg in the tank since the reflash, where my previous tansk were 15-16 (with my constant hard driving). Hmmm.
Old 05-20-2005, 04:20 PM
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To drivers with CZ1.1 installed:

I just got my car flashed today and assume that it was flashed to P. Now can I still keep my CZ Stage 1.1 in? Has anyone experienced some ill effects to the car after reflashing to P? Also does anyone have the latest flash that Maurice put out for 1.1? Thanks in advance
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Originally Posted by TitaniumRX8MD
To drivers with CZ1.1 installed:

I just got my car flashed today and assume that it was flashed to P. Now can I still keep my CZ Stage 1.1 in? Has anyone experienced some ill effects to the car after reflashing to P? Also does anyone have the latest flash that Maurice put out for 1.1? Thanks in advance
Maurice said soon he post some new maps, but you need tune each 8 differently... He was working on tuning an "N" flash car for WestCoastFun. I looked at the map, and it will not work on my 8 because of my high flow mods.
Old 05-20-2005, 06:05 PM
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Thanks, Definately I will wait and see what Maurice will turn out in the next couple of weeks.

Just to clarify Maurice's last stock map for the 1.1 was back in September? If not does anyone want to share a more recent one?

Originally Posted by Nemesis8
Maurice said soon he post some new maps, but you need tune each 8 differently... He was working on tuning an "N" flash car for WestCoastFun. I looked at the map, and it will not work on my 8 because of my high flow mods.
Old 05-20-2005, 07:28 PM
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You post that question here:

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-engine-tuning-forum-63/share-your-cz-maps-41039/
Old 05-20-2005, 07:36 PM
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Gotta P flash last night. In a local bar, girl ran by in a flash screaming "I gotta pee!"
Old 05-20-2005, 08:06 PM
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Was it a cool breeze as she went by? I bet her AC was on... :D
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haha too funny
Old 05-21-2005, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by snap-on
I have no clue why they skipped "O"

I checked a car today and the WDS took it to the N3Z2E(P)

I didn't have time today to compare the PID's on a "N" to the new flash.

This should explain the "what the heck is 37.3" question

http://forum.mazda6tech.com/about15.html
In engineering documents requiring revisions, letters that resemble numbers are rarely used (i.e I, O, Q, Z) to avoid confusion.
Old 05-21-2005, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
Was it a cool breeze as she went by? I bet her AC was on... :D
You mean her compressor? :D
Old 05-22-2005, 03:29 PM
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P flash yielded more power on my car at dyno this weekend. Will post new dyno sheet as soon as Dynolab emails it to me. Time to update my sig again!
Old 05-22-2005, 03:44 PM
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Please do. I'd like to see any gains
Old 05-22-2005, 07:44 PM
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Just a thought.....so every one relax

but...is it possible that some or all of the power increase felt or shown through dyno is actually from the ecu being reset and not actually the new flash itself.

i dunno it is possible what do you think?
Old 05-22-2005, 09:21 PM
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That would be a good theory except that Marietta 8 is well-educated in such matters and probably avoided that issue.

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