Check the compression numbers on the cylinders yet? That'll tell you a lot before you get started on modding
Check the compression numbers on the cylinders yet? That'll tell you a lot before you get started on modding
2008.5 Mazdaspeed 3, CWP
Forged internals + GTX2871r
// Build thread // Instagram: @sleepy.ms3
S.F.W. (10-24-2017)
Will do thanks guys!!
It does have Cobb access port v2, autotech hpfp internals, Cobb turbo inlet and intake and 3" catless downpipe.
Definitely want to bring somewhere to get looked over regardless, needless to say great to be back!!
2007 MS3 - Cobb AP - Cobb TI - Cobb intake - 3" catless DP - stage1 tune - Autotech hpfp - RX8 rims - weathertech mats -
CH0SiiN1 (10-24-2017)
ricola (10-24-2017)
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ricola (10-30-2017)
My Mazda luck may continue:/
I know for a fact the car needs wheel bearings but my main concern is the motor and the mods attached, they seem to be ass backwards from what I've been reading.
It seems like it has an off the shelf tune as ap reads stage 1 tune with high flow downpipe. The previous owner said it had autotech Hpfp internals but when I checked through ap the pressure seems low and also finding a lean code, got all oem parts like suspension, mz5 wheels with winters and found a box with... yep the autotech internal. One can only guess how long it's been run like this as this should of been the first mod to the car from what I researched. With it having Cobb intake and turbo inlet and a catless dp.
The motor seems ok? I guess as far as how it sounds, no ticks or knocks but I know it goes a lot deeper then this, she still seems to pull really hard during a mild push of the throttle but I am very new to this platform and can only hope I got lucky. I have a buddy who knows this platform well and going to have him look it over, test compression, leak test etc. At this point I'm just afraid to drive it there lol
Timing chain feels slacky too so that is on the list as well but for what I got the car for I guess you get what you pay for with that being said, it having mods mentioned plus blistein shocks and struts, im already way up on value I just think I have my work cut out for me and a lot to learn.. I just had to finally own one of these lol
Love that sound but maybe a little much for my neighbors lol and that white smoke :/
https://youtu.be/5e3zW_kIrSo
Burning some oil... hopefully its from the turbo and not the rings.
Congrats on the MS3 lol... welcome to the world of fun...
MS3 update
I installed the hpfp internals and cross referenced from a few vid sources and my numbers seem to match up pretty good. Cold start @ 520+ act pressure and 440ish when warm under idle, haven't been beating on her but during a gentle acceleration while holding in gear was up above 1700 act pressure. I also had a lean code which I deleted and drove for 30+ kms, which I hope stays away.. 2 birds 1 stone lol
Now on to wheel bearings and whatever else she needs to pass safety, so far in my short time in this car I love it and already addicted. Once all the fundamentals are taken care of I'll move to more power and looks
ricola (11-07-2017)