Mazdaspeed 6's might be overrated
01-30-2006, 12:27 PM
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looks like its more of a detonation problem (inefficient I/C) than overrated hp/tq
of course, that means customer that are stucked with 91 and in hot weather won't be happy for sure!
of course, that means customer that are stucked with 91 and in hot weather won't be happy for sure!
01-30-2006, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by versionJDM,Jan 30 2006, 01:23 AM
i wouldnt think he would care, afterall we're not bashing bimmers. 
01-31-2006, 06:36 AM
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yes read the whole article.
The TMIC cannot get enough air, and heatsoak occurrs. This is not only the case on a dyno, its happening in real world situations with the MS6. Mazda went to lengths to stay away from a hood scoop, but it looks like they didn't do a good enough job
Pull #5...It took all of 5 minutes or so to pour the ice on the I/C. This time upon WOT, the car absolutely sprang to life, and pulled solidly and consistently to redline. 238 WHP at 6000 rpm and 277 WTQ at 3300 rpm!!!
01-31-2006, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by vtec9,Jan 31 2006, 10:36 AM
yes read the whole article.
The TMIC cannot get enough air, and heatsoak occurrs. This is not only the case on a dyno, its happening in real world situations with the MS6. Mazda went to lengths to stay away from a hood scoop, but it looks like they didn't do a good enough job
The TMIC cannot get enough air, and heatsoak occurrs. This is not only the case on a dyno, its happening in real world situations with the MS6. Mazda went to lengths to stay away from a hood scoop, but it looks like they didn't do a good enough job
01-31-2006, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by iatacs19,Jan 31 2006, 12:09 PM
Yeah, it's just strange, why would you put the IC up top if you are not going to put a hood scoop?
They should have just put the IC where it belongs in the first place...behind the front bumper. Screw that Scooby crap wink.gif
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01-31-2006, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by CBeyond,Jan 30 2006, 02:05 PM
Why would they do that when so many states are limited to 91 octane????
01-31-2006, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Saki GT,Jan 31 2006, 09:58 PM
TMIC saves on plumbing distance and complexity, and since the air is vented in from the top of the front grill straight to the IC, so it doesn't really matter if there's a hood opening imo.
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Some posts from the Mazda forum claim that a TMIC somehow reduces turbo lag. Is that true?
01-31-2006, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by turbo_pwr,Jan 31 2006, 03:32 PM
I thought only Cali had the 91 Octane rule? Everything here in the Northeast is min 93, some have 94.