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SoCal Dyno Day - RESULTS (19 RX-8's)

Old Apr 2, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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From: In So Cal.. out in BFE... but in the good part... but not really by Cesar, Keith or Loren...
also, were any AF ratios logged with these runs?
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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Speed: you should have came out to this...would have been fun to have you on this dyno. AF ratios were logged, I can request them from Steve...
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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From: In So Cal.. out in BFE... but in the good part... but not really by Cesar, Keith or Loren...
I thought about it... just didnt see the need since I just had 12 pulls done less then 3 months ago.

also I want to stick with the same dyno for any changes I make to be the most accurate. (also try to pick the same type of weather)
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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looks like the outcome is that the recall flash is GOOD (????) I think i was the only one out there with pre-recall and I came in dead last

.....and yes I have K&N v.2 intake and HKS exhuast so lack of intake/exhaust isn't the cause (is it?) Unless HKS just sucks *** *ducks and covers*
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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Interesting to see hp and torque numbers on my one 2nd gear pull. Big drop in torque, but HP was about the same. I beleive the torque on the 3rs and 4th gear runs was close to 138-140...where as second gear pull was at 100.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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I found that last chart comparing a stock 8 with the top 5 very interesting . Notice that there is a significant difference right from mid range to redline .
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SnowFl8k
looks like the outcome is that the recall flash is GOOD (????) I think i was the only one out there with pre-recall and I came in dead last

.....and yes I have K&N v.2 intake and HKS exhuast so lack of intake/exhaust isn't the cause (is it?) Unless HKS just sucks *** *ducks and covers*
really now, we all know its because K&N sucks ***.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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interesting observation Brettus. I was a bit surprised no one had commented on that graph yet...
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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Also intrigueing is how Razz got so close to the top with just intake & exhaust ......

are you hiding something Razz ?
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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Are keith and cesar the only ones with the RB flash?
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by kwescott
Very upset with my results...which suggests that maybe I need to replace the coils/plugs/plug wires.

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How old are your coils / plugs - the way your curve breaks up mat high rpm certainly points to that ....
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by SnowFl8k
Are keith and cesar the only ones with the RB flash?
Yes.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Brettus
How old are your coils / plugs - the way your curve breaks up mat high rpm certainly points to that ....
Coils / plugs do seem to be playing a role here. Last week I met up with Newcastle and we replaced the following parts:

- New NGK plugs
- Racing Beat wires
- New Coil Packs
- Clean out RB air filter.

Both of us dyno'd over 190 hp. I believe XdeedubbX also changed coil packs and he too was above 190.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
Yes.
Looking at Cesar and keiths graphs, they were the only ones that topped out above 91 mph. Just thinking that this was due to the RB flash.....obviously yes!......HMMMMM.......worth the $300??????
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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I was comparing the RB flash'd cars to my graph yesterday and I noticed that the dips in power are much smaller with the cars that have the RB flash. Definitely gives you something to think about...
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
A bunch of N/A RX-8s?
The mind boggles...
I think you mean...

Mind Bottling...
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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note: Murix also had the RB flash

his shows 3rd gear topping out at about 94 mph and his dips in power are also much less apparent as well.

i think you got the right idea about the rb flash, jorge.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by eviltwinkie
I think you mean...

Mind Bottling...
NAWSS!

They subsequently added the turbo dyno after I posted that response...
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by peterisurhero
i never knew wheels made a difference on a dyno.
Mabey I could have done little bit better in the Dyno...I had one of my rear tires
was very low.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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Ok Ok here's my secret........ I change oil about every 1000 miles and Drum Roll............
..................... Mazdatrix plug wires.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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lol razz1. hahah are u beign seroius?? or joking?? cuz if your serious, ima get those hahah


btw, rxocho, i had almost no tread on my rear tires too. haha i juss got the toyo t1r proxes installed and HUGEEEE difference. maybe i can dyno higher now. hahah
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 12:01 AM
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From: CA, Rowland Hts.
as long as it didn't slip it was fine. w/ wheels it depends on the rotational mass and unsprung weight compared to stock. you basically want less.
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 12:05 AM
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Yea, Razz does have the Mazdatrix wires. I saw them when I popped the trunk to get his car all hooked up for the dyno runs.
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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the wires were in his trunk?

nice pulls guys
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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thanks Zoom! I was wondering when you were going to post in our thread...
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