Turbo on RX-8

[Whizbang]

how adaptable could the computer be, with the proper tunning abilities? Could you use it on an earlier 13B engine with proper controls and related adapted and adjust everything accordingly?

[mazdamaniac]

Originally Posted by Low Impedance

how adaptable could the computer be, with the proper tunning abilities? Could you use it on an earlier 13B engine with proper controls and related adapted and adjust everything accordingly?

I don't see why not.
You would have to address the wiring harness in a serious way and have to adapt a few important sub-systems from the 8 (the anti-theft system is particularly invasive).
It should work, though.

I'd enjoy that challenge, actually.

I've contemplated putting an REW in the RX-8.

[Whizbang]

You might be able to mimic the signals that the anti theft produces to fool the computer.

But generally speaking, with some knowledge of systems, it might be cheaper than buying a standalone, albeit not easy.

Originally Posted by mazdamaniac

I don't see why not.
You would have to address the wiring harness in a serious way and have to adapt a few important sub-systems from the 8 (the anti-theft system is particularly invasive).
It should work, though.

I'd enjoy that challenge, actually.

I've contemplated putting an REW in the RX-8.