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I can see why it is a bit more clunky than VT or COBB as the UI is definitely not as refined. However in my case, it was way more cost effective. I have 3 vehicles that I can use ME on, 2 of which COBB doesn't support or no longer supports (2016 CX9 and 2005 RX8) and VT doesn't support the CX9...

Well, I finally got MazdaEdit and started looking in to what tables are available and what logging is possible. I am still working on deciphering many of the tables, but I did find that the logging leaves a bit to be desired. It is not apparent which parameters are loggable in their lists of...

So far, the re-gapped plugs seem to have alleviated my cruise/light throttle stumble. Fixing a loose boost hose clamp helps as well. Also had a bit of a realization after further research and looking into the logs. I believe the hard "stumble" is actually boost cut (in the order of about 16.2...

I checked and mine only says "Premium Fuel Only" with no octane listed. I'll have to look, but I may not have gotten the manual when we purchased the car. At least now I know 91 is the original target fuel octane. Pulled the plugs and they looked pretty decent actually. while they are...

Can't hurt to try new stock heat rage, smaller gapped plugs and see what happens. I hadn't found anything indicating what the stock tune was based around for fuel octane and mainly assumed that it would adjust if needed. Since the engine is a replacement from what I can tell, I bet the...

The thought behind a FMIC vs TMIC is due to Intake air temps. The cooler I can keep the boosted air entering the engine, the less propensity to detonation there is. With a byproduct of slightly better efficiency and power too. I recently cleaned the valves when I had the stock K04 turbo...

That actually makes a lot of sense. I should be able to swap my new plugs for a set one range colder and gap accordingly. Doing some cursory research also points to changing viscosity oil (still running stock 5w30) and ensuring carbon buildup is minimized. Other knock/lspi prevention measures...

I could get some E85, however the 91 in the tank is regular station fuel, somewhere between E0 and E10 per the fuel company. 91 should be sufficient for a stock boost speed from what I understand. This is also my daily so I am going through at least a tank and change a week. I do try to get 93...

In the log where the hard stumble/cutout occurred, HPFP pressure was between 1700 and 1800 PSI, Knock retard was at .70*, this was on 91 octane and ambient air temp was 43*. I stopped logging before I turned the engine off. I'll log HPFP on shutdown next time I take the car out and see if I see...

Been trying to chase down a stumble lately. In the lower RPM range (2000 to 3500) part throttle occasionally I can feel a slight stumble like a misfire, but no CEL pops up. Its not consistent or frequent, but you can tell when it occurs. Additionally, I have found that in 5th and sometimes 4th...

Interesting, I did not know that. My Mazda parts guy also verified that the bushings are NOT available separately from the K-frame. I wonder if there is a generic bushing from prothane, energy suspension or the like that could stand in as a replacement...

I'll check when I most likely pull my speed k-frame and see if the bushing part numbers are different. Does anyone make OEM replacement or upgraded K-frame bushings that are speed specific? I have not found any yet...

After finding that the regular 3 and Speed 3 sub frames should be identical, I was able to score an undamaged regular 3 hatch subframe from the junkyard today (50% off this weekend to boot!). As I will probably be swapping the K-frame (I suspect the steering rack bolts will either snap or the...

Well, hit another snag. Tried to get the passenger side steering rack bolt out and IT WONT BUDGE. 1/2 impact or breaker bar and no dice. I am hesitant to really hulk on it and break the bolt. Further inspection reveals the bolts are more than likely not the correct bolts. I am starting to lean...

I may have found my elusive clunking issue. Went to do a visual inspection before replacing my sway bar bushings and while my wife was turning the steering wheel back and forth, I saw the right side of the steering rack move. It looks like the right bolt is either loose or the bushing is shot...

Finally got the CORRECT A/C clutch to remedy my A/C engagement issues. Found out that a P.O. pinched the A/C command wire between the compressor and the block. I can only surmise that the pinched wire was a contributing cause to the VERY apparently overheated, melted and crunchy magnet. Once...

I replaced a number of vacuum lines with silicone vacuum lines when I was doing previous work, but I'll give them another look.

And I forgot to add that lately I keep popping a P2009 CEL periodically. Since I will be pulling the TMIC to put CS boost pipes on, I'll be double checking the replacement vacuum line and solenoid connectors just in case. Hopefully its not the solenoid or actuator though. Could be worse, Even...

I'll look at inspecting the sway bar bushings. I think I narrowed it down to the car having Whiteline 27mm bars front and rear. Luckily they have replacement bushings available. Unfortunately I have noticed a vibration in the steering wheel usually above 60 mph. This is after new tires, new...

Well, went out to take the Speed down to the corner store for some snacks and found that one of the neighborhood dogs took a hankering to my left front fender. Guess its time to source a new fender and get it painted. Always something I guess. I still have some kind of clunk in the left...