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Mazda RX-8 Tuning With VersaTuner

The Mazda RX-8 is a unique sports car known for its distinctive rotary engine, which provides high revving power and a smooth, responsive driving experience. It is the car of choice for many enthusiasts around the world who value its performance, handling and style. VersaTuner ECU tuning software can help take your Mazda RX-8 to the next level and unlock its full potential.

VersaTuner is a powerful and user-friendly Windows application that allows reflashing/remapping (chip tuning) of Mazda RX-8 engine ECUs to improve performane, logging of operating parameters, tune editing and diagnostics. With the help of VersaTuner, Mazda RX-8 owners can instantly increase the engine's power and torque, improve its throttle response, add racing features, such as launch control and no lift shifting as well as adjust the operation of many engine systems, such as the oil metering pump, SSV or APV. A number of prebuilt tunes are available that can boost the performance of your Mazda RX-8 in just a few minutes or you use the built-in Tune Editor to get full access to hundreds of tables, constants and maps that govern all aspects of engine operation. If you are building a special car or have maximum performance demands, you can also access our wide network of experienced e-tuning partners who can build a custom tune for your RX-8.

With VersaTuner Mazda RX-8 tuning is made easy, affordable and accessible to anyone. No tuning experience is required.

What are the reasons for tuning a stock Mazda RX-8?

While a stock Mazda RX-8 is a fun car to drive, many people would love to have more acceleration and quicker throttle response. Those who race it would benefit from additional features like launch control and no lift shifting (also known as 2-step). Others want to increase the longevity of the rotary engine by adjusting the oil injection amount or remove the rev limit and speed limit. All of that and more can be achieved by tuning the ECU with VersaTuner.

Is Mazda RX-8 tuning safe?

Reflashing the ECU is almost as simple as updating your phone's software. VersaTuner uses the same protocols used by dealerships when updating the factory tune. Easily connect your computer to the car via the the OBD-II port, so there is zero need to remove any parts or splice wires. Our prebuilt tunes have been carefully designed and tested on the dyno so that your engine always operates within safe limits. And your factory tune is backed up, if you ever need to go back to stock.

Is ECU tuning necessary after performance parts have been installed?

Modern engine computers are programmed to produce consistent performance in all operating conditions. While many aftermarket part makers claim it is enough to upgrade the intake or exhaust to make the car faster, the actual gains may be disappointing. The ECU will still run the factory tune optimized for factory hardware and it is necessary to reprogram it to make it extract the additional power allowed by hardware mods. Stage 2 modifications like installing a turbocharger or supercharger are not possible without a custom Mazda RX-8 ECU tune.

I have no tuning experience, but I just want to make my Mazda RX-8 faster. Can I still use VersaTuner?

The pre-built tunes included with VersaTuner can be flashed by following simple instructions shown on the screen. No prior tuning experience or technical background is required, and you can complete the whole process on your own in under an hour (subsequent reflashes take just a few minutes).

I am a professional tuner and I want to tune Mazda RX-8 vehicles. Do you have a multi-VIN version of VersaTuner?

Yes, VersaTuner Professional subscription offers a cost-effective way to tune multiple Mazda vehicles or build locked and encrypted e-tunes. Contact us for details.

How does it work?

1. Install VersaTuner

VersaTuner is a Windows application that runs on a regular laptop, tablet or PC.

2. Connect it to your Mazda RX-8

A vehicle interface (adapter) connects to a USB port on your computer and the OBD-II port of the car.

3. Reflash the ECU

The factory calibration of the ECU will be modified to provide more power and torque or better fuel economy. It only takes a couple of minutes.

4. Enjoy!

Enjoy the new feel of your car. You can disconnect the cables, the tune will remain in the flash memory of the Mazda RX-8 ECU.

Get more power

Safely reflash (remap) your Mazda RX-8 ECU using one of the included prebuilt tunes to get a dyno proven increase in horsepower and torque, or use the built-in tune editor to create a fully custom tune that is optimized for your Mazda RX-8 and your specific performance modifications.

Monitor performance

Use the virtual dashboard for live monitoring of vital engine parameters. Record the logs and analyze them later. Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes from many modules.

Add unique features

Add features to your Mazda RX-8 that the manufacturer forgot to include, such as launch control and no lift shifting with MegaSpool, torque limit (SWAS) disabling or ability to tune for high loads and RPMs.

* availability depends on model and engine

Supported Mazda RX-8 Vehicles

To find out more about the available VersaTuner features, tunes and pricing for your vehicle, please choose your model and engine below:

2003-2008 Mazda RX-8 (Series 1)

1.3l RENESIS

2009-2012 Mazda RX-8 (Series 2)

1.3l RENESIS II
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