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    Default Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    I just finished a very rough copy of a guide to get the most power of your N/A mazda3 most being VERY easy to do! I will be adding MUCH MUCH more guides/how-to's unfortunately its just 5 am and i work at 12 !!


    Here it is:
    http://uploading.com/files/859bem29/Mazda3-na-guide.pdf


    Please give me feedback so i know if its worth while to keep adding to it!

    *if anyone can recommend a better (FREE) place to upload files let me know*

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    Default Re: Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    Few things after a quick scan.

    • Resonator removal has been shown to lead to loss in torque and whp. Might wanna add that in as a con. Minor, but is there. Check out lc's dyno thread on M3F, he had proof.

    • Note for short shifter than the reduction in 0-60 and 1/4 mile times are only if you can shift quicker, and may not actually happen.

    • Hi flow cat section is not useless, many exhausts slip on after the second cat, so you would require a race pipe in order to delete it. Borla is an example which fits in this manner, as does Racing Beat IIRC.

    • Where did you find the new TB info? I haven't seen any for sale.

    • Note that BSD is not possible with the 2.0L cars.

    • Note that a header requires a deletion of the cat in the header. Car now has 1, and if you have a race pipe you'll be catless.

    • I'd add in more examples of parts for all the points, I'm sure it would make things easier in the long run.


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    Default Re: Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    Thanks, ill make sure to make the changes in the 2nd draft


    Here's a online version for those who don't want to download.
    http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0...NmQ5YzE0&hl=en
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    Default Re: Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    - ECU reflash
    - Lightweight flywheel
    - break down the mounts: Rear, tranny, passenger; there is also the PTP kicker and the ETD
    - condensor
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    I thought rear motor mount was one of the upgrades.
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    Default Re: Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    Right you are.

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    Default Re: Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    BSD is a one time deal, can't reverse the process. Might wanna add that.
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    Default Re: Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    Working on Verson 2-

    so far i have

    Version 1.2
    • Added Sections:
    o Abbreviations/ Information
    o Fluids
    o Change/Revisions
    o How to guides
    • Added more Special Thanks

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    Default Re: Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    [QUOTE=blankets3;535063]I just finished a very rough copy of a guide to get the most power of your N/A mazda3 most being VERY easy to do! I will be adding MUCH MUCH more guides/how-to's unfortunately its just 5 am and i work at 12 !!

    Enjoy!

    Here it is:
    https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=...YjQ3MGUz&hl=en


    Please give me feedback so i know if its worth while to keep adding to it!

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    nice... bump
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    Default Re: Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    TB optimization
    VCTS removal
    How to change tranny fluid
    Last edited by Donutz; 11-29-2009 at 10:18 PM.

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    Default Re: Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    you know whats funny....i never really knew how to hang my gas cap, so i just carefully left it hanging down the side of the car lol
    really looking forward to seeing this develop

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    Default Re: Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    What is BSD?

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    Default Re: Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    Balance shaft delete.

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    Default Re: Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    I think F2 sells a kit for like $20
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    Default Re: Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    Awesome Job! Gonna have to give this a good look-through when I have some free time on my hands. Definitely nice to have a compilation of a lot of the mods out there.

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    Default Re: Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    Quote Originally Posted by Pyro View Post
    you know whats funny....i never really knew how to hang my gas cap, so i just carefully left it hanging down the side of the car lol
    really looking forward to seeing this develop
    hahaa same here untill 2 seconds ago
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    Default Re: Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    Finally someone solves the gas cap mystery!
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    Default Re: Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    great info... thanks..
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    Default Re: Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    Sorry about bringing up an old thread, but I just wanted to say thanks for the great info! And I was another Mazda owner that did not know how to hang the gas cap, but now I do!

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    Default Re: Mazda 3 n/a guide - beta edition

    Thanks for bringing up this old thread otherwise I would have missed it.

    Props to putting together a guide like this. It's made for a fun read so far.. The part of the bushing being hollow is something I would have never known. LOL the gas cap... ah I can't wait till I fill up again!!

    Thanks for the great post.

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