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1Sleepy93
08-01-2006, 06:00 PM
Anyone else manage to heat soak the IC and cause detonation yet? It’s happened twice thus far. Once after getting home letting it sit for 5mins and taking off again and once while in town after several stop lights and finally opening her up.
capk69
08-01-2006, 06:17 PM
Pardon the question, but what is the IC???
G-Papi
08-01-2006, 06:21 PM
I think he's referring to the intercooler
capk69
08-01-2006, 06:24 PM
I don't know enough to know when the car is experiencing "heat soak" or detonation.
G-Papi
08-01-2006, 06:32 PM
Usually detonation is a gas octane related problem.

Go to the post in this forum about regular or premium gas and start reading around post #15.

Usually the ECU switches over so fast you won't hear the spark knock, but will feel the decrease in power.
dominoy2k1
08-01-2006, 06:34 PM
wtf? dumbest post ever. guess not everyone is born with turbo knowledge like you.


You shouldnt own a turbocharged car. sorry no offense.
G-Papi
08-01-2006, 06:37 PM
RETRY:

Usually detonation is a gas octane related problem.

Go to the post in this forum about regular or premium gas and start reading around post #15.

Usually the ECU switches over so fast you won't hear the spark knock, but will feel the decrease in power.
Donas64
08-01-2006, 06:38 PM
You shouldnt own a turbocharged car. sorry no offense.

Not everyone is a car nut. Maybe you should be a little more tolerant of those with less knowledge than yourself.
Donas64
08-01-2006, 06:39 PM
wtf? dumbest post ever. guess not everyone is born with turbo knowledge like you.

Right On!
G-Papi
08-01-2006, 06:43 PM
Yeah - we can fight over baseball and politics, but try to be a little supportive when it comes to stuff that matters.
1Sleepy93
08-01-2006, 07:15 PM
Usually detonation is a gas octane related problem.

Go to the post in this forum about regular or premium gas and start reading around post #15.

Usually the ECU switches over so fast you won't hear the spark knock, but will feel the decrease in power.

I wouldn't say usually an octane problem since there are many factors that can contribute to the problem even if you have the correct octane. Intake charge temp, timing, octane, engine load, etc.

98b/w pro, your being a little harsh on the guy don't you think? That is why man invented the knock sensor, so people who aren't motor heads don't have to know everything to drive something with one of the most satisfying motors to be had. Turbo = (first) although, a nice V-8 is also a beautiful thing.

Yes by IC I was refering to the intercooler. In other posts, you might encounter TMIC <-- top mount intercooler (what we have on the CX), FMIC <-- front mount intercooler, and SMIC <-- side mount intercooler.
1Sleepy93
08-01-2006, 07:49 PM
I thought the knock sensor was made so you could have an open exhaust.

No a knock sensor detects detonation or spark knock/preignition as some would say.

Also for those that wonder what detonation sounds like, it's something of a mechanical popcorn sound or as others put it marbles bouncing around your motor. But unlike the popcorn that you love at home and the movie theater, you must hate this popcorn...er detonation. :p Why, because detonation = blown motors if not kept in check.
G-Papi
08-01-2006, 08:22 PM
Damn! I'm so old school. I remember what it was like when I couldn't find leaded gas for the '62 Ford Galaxy 500. Now that was KNOCK!!!!
capk69
08-02-2006, 02:40 PM
I really didn't take offense to 98b/w pro - I discounted the opinion to which he or she is entitled to.

I don't know when a 777 jet engine is not performing perfectly, or a simple air conditioner in my home and I don't need to. I don't NEED to know ANYTHING about a turbocharger, or even anything in the engine compartment. That's what professionals are for.

Having said that, more knowledge is better. I joined this forum to learn from those of you with more knowledge and viewpoints. I thank those who posted some good advise, tips and their experiences with their CX-7.

Michael
Los Angeles, CA
Black CX-7
08-04-2006, 01:13 AM
with one of the most satisfying motors to be had. Turbo = (first) although, a nice V-8 is also a beautiful thing.

I prefer both, I have a 93 Mustang with a turbo charged 427.(burnout)
trob
08-04-2006, 02:00 AM
You shouldnt own a turbocharged car. sorry no offense.
Hay 98 knowledge is relative how would you respond to something you have knot learnt yet? there must have been a time you did know how a turbo worked ?
buckeye#1
08-04-2006, 08:08 AM
No need to beat people up over not knowing
abbreviations etc.Not everyone is a gearhead!
profiled
09-02-2006, 08:22 AM
You shouldnt own a turbocharged car. sorry no offense.

You probably shouldn't post on the internet if you're a rude kid.
spike blue
09-03-2006, 12:52 AM
Ok Peace Please!!!! I Hate When People Start Fighting Over Stupid Things So Be Cool And Let It Go!!!
cruzdreamer
09-05-2006, 03:51 PM
I had never owned a rotary before and I learned all about it on forums like these before I made my purchase....I had no clue and thanks to great folks who like to share their knowledge and input. There's never a dumb question!! Why must people think that everyone has to know everything mechanical about their cars? I sure don't! Keep the questions coming and don't be afraid to ask anything!!
Antonio DiMarco
09-17-2006, 12:27 PM
I had never owned a rotary before and I learned all about it on forums like these before I made my purchase....I had no clue and thanks to great folks who like to share their knowledge and input. There's never a dumb question!! Why must people think that everyone has to know everything mechanical about their cars? I sure don't! Keep the questions coming and don't be afraid to ask anything!!

I get annoyed at people who are ignorant and blame their ignorance on the manufacturer or product before trying to learn WHY and HOW things work they way they do.

I'm not saying anyone on this thread is doing it but I have a BIG problem with people choosing to say something is shit before trying to educate themselves.

All manufacturers including Mazda are faced with compromise/price/time. Anyone who is in product development know that you have to choose what's important for each product.

Learn before you throw stones.
Byrnie
12-04-2006, 10:43 AM
Yea I can see your point there (he's not aiming this at you cruz, even though at first glance it seemed that way, I had to read the second paragraph to see that hah)
G-Papi
12-04-2006, 11:09 AM
I get annoyed at people . . .

You shouldn't allow yourself to become so easily annoyed. It's a vexation of the spirit.

I have a BIG problem with people . . .


You need a solution to Your problem.

All manufacturers including Mazda are faced with compromise/price/time. Anyone who is in product development know that you have to choose what's important for each product.


How about . . .
1. Safety
2. Reliability
3. Customer satisfaction
4. Corporate image

I'm sure that Mazda includes these considerations into the product development process; yet all customers do not fit under the same umbrella. Any customer who pays for a product has the right to question any aspect of that product - without any prerequisite engineering education. In most cases, questioning in, and of itself is sufficient to educate the enquirer.