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LOL, someone's angry. Loose lugs can happen at any shop, saying all Canadian Tire shops are shit is just ignorant.
Riz doesn't get angry. When he says good for you, he actually means it
And no one said Canadian Tire was shit
rzapata
06-30-2013, 10:01 PM
LOL, someone's angry. Loose lugs can happen at any shop, saying all Canadian Tire shops are shit is just ignorant.
Yup, I don't get angry. :)
See the smiley there.
Not saying CT is shit. Surely, it happens everywhere else, just that quite a lot of coincidences happen at CT. :)
Polish_Eagle
06-30-2013, 11:04 PM
Lol, fine, fine. I'll leave it at that haha.
izoom
07-01-2013, 02:43 AM
Hey guys!!! first time posting here on this thread....havent really thought of doing power mods on my 12' ms3 until recently...been chatting with a few ms3 owners here and it got me interested in doing some power mods on the car......anyways im planning to put an sri, tip and bpv in the next month or 2...and would like to do my internals upgrade asap...anybody know where i can get them locally?? Cobb AP will soon to follow as well. and feel free to tell me if im doing anything wrong....any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks :)
Eman
Hey guys!!! first time posting here on this thread....havent really thought of doing power mods on my 12' ms3 until recently...been chatting with a few ms3 owners here and it got me interested in doing some power mods on the car......anyways im planning to put an sri, tip and bpv in the next month or 2...and would like to do my internals upgrade asap...anybody know where i can get them locally?? Cobb AP will soon to follow as well. and feel free to tell me if im doing anything wrong....any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks :)
Eman
get AP first, then internals, then SRI
izoom
07-01-2013, 02:59 AM
get AP first, then internals, then SRI
got it!!! now is it possible to source the internals locally?? sorry for repeating the question. :)
got it!!! now is it possible to source the internals locally?? sorry for repeating the question. :)
Everything is possible, it's just a matter of how much you're willing to pay
start by contacting some of the local sponsors.
Alpha motorsports, next mod, cta motorsports etc.
izoom
07-01-2013, 09:46 AM
Everything is possible, it's just a matter of how much you're willing to pay
start by contacting some of the local sponsors.
Alpha motorsports, next mod, cta motorsports etc.
I see. thanks for the tips!!
HavocSteve
07-02-2013, 09:25 AM
My MS3 2010 just reached 40k last week. Didn't really drive it at all this week as I had study week (college). Went this morning to start the car, it just stalls. Just had it towed to Scarborough Mazda. Been searching the forum for anyone with the same issue but I haven't seen anything yet. Car turns on, revs up to about 1k, then stalls out. Hoping it might be a simple computer update but somehow I don't think so. Maybe a sensor or something stupid. If I try to turn the car back on after it stalls out, it does stay running but the car revs jump around and the traction control and engine light stay on. This is the first time I've had issues with this car as it's only needed oil changes and the like so far. I think it's time for a trade-in lol.
pwdunmore
07-02-2013, 09:59 AM
My MS3 2010 just reached 40k last week. Didn't really drive it at all this week as I had study week (college). Went this morning to start the car, it just stalls. Just had it towed to Scarborough Mazda. Been searching the forum for anyone with the same issue but I haven't seen anything yet. Car turns on, revs up to about 1k, then stalls out. Hoping it might be a simple computer update but somehow I don't think so. Maybe a sensor or something stupid. If I try to turn the car back on after it stalls out, it does stay running but the car revs jump around and the traction control and engine light stay on. This is the first time I've had issues with this car as it's only needed oil changes and the like so far. I think it's time for a trade-in lol.
Sounds like a leak that might be the problem, my keyboard is messed up right now so this is going to be so this is going to be a funny looking post. Khek all your hoses and vakkum lines bekause one of them kould be loose or kraked. Khek the boost kontrol lines, boost lines, intake tubes and anything else you kan see. If you have a khek engine light the kodes might help lead the the kause.
pwdunmore
07-02-2013, 10:26 AM
Anyone know what Altech I should go to? There are two listings on google... one of them is Al Tech Automotive and the other is Altech Performance...
NVM phoned in, it is Al Tech Automotive
HavocSteve
07-02-2013, 10:32 AM
Well they called and asked if I park outside. So I said yes, then they explained that something like a rodent somehow go into the engine and ate some wires. I don't think so as I can barely put my hand in there. Now it's not covered by warranty so it will be $109 per hour for them to try to fix the issue. It might not even be the issue at all. What a ****ing joke...
Well they called and asked if I park outside. So I said yes, then they explained that something like a rodent somehow go into the engine and ate some wires. I don't think so as I can barely put my hand in there. Now it's not covered by warranty so it will be $109 per hour for them to try to fix the issue. It might not even be the issue at all. What a ****ing joke...
just because you can't get your hand in there doesn't mean that a rodent can't get their body in there
pwdunmore
07-02-2013, 10:36 AM
I would go looking for the issue myself and see if something looks out of place so you can atleast narrow down the problem if you have to get a mechanic to fix it
HavocSteve
07-02-2013, 10:54 AM
Yep, the dealership emailed me 3 pictures. Looks like a squirrel somehow got into the engine bay and ate into the engine heat shield on the hood but also looks like they ate some of the MAF wiring. Who knows how bad it could be, could be a simple MAF wiring harness replacement and the engine bay heat shield or it could go deeper and be a hole can of worms. All I know is that something should be under warranty as it has full everything. I'm just beyond furious at this moment.
HavocSteve
07-02-2013, 10:56 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/FarmerSteve/th_photo6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/FarmerSteve/media/photo6.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/FarmerSteve/th_photo5.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/FarmerSteve/media/photo5.jpg.html)
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S.F.W.
07-02-2013, 11:03 AM
All I know is that something should be under warranty as it has full everything. I'm just beyond furious at this moment.
Warranty will not cover damage done by a rodent.
if an animal ate your wires, you can't expect them to be responsible.
also did you not notice this before you sent the car to the dealer?
HavocSteve
07-02-2013, 11:10 AM
I didn't check under the hood before I sent it in. This is the last thing I was thinking could have happened. It just sucks as I'm a student and don't work so this makes my situation kinda dire. Hopefully this doesn't happen again as I will be installing some kind of shocking wire around the perimeter of the car. I didn't need to use the car all week as I've been off. This is just a bad day :(
I didn't check under the hood before I sent it in. This is the last thing I was thinking could have happened. It just sucks as I'm a student and don't work so this makes my situation kinda dire. Hopefully this doesn't happen again as I will be installing some kind of shocking wire around the perimeter of the car. I didn't need to use the car all week as I've been off. This is just a bad day :(
always check under the hood.
what if it was just a loose battery connection....or a squirell ate all your shit...you wouldn't have known.
anyway live and learn
a student owning a mazdaspeed3 does not make your situtation "dire" my friend.
pwdunmore
07-02-2013, 11:22 AM
a student owning a mazdaspeed3 does not make your situtation "dire" my friend.
he's just sad lol... I am just surprised that Havocsteve didn't check under his hood. Live and learn...
HavocSteve
07-02-2013, 12:12 PM
I'm not an 18 yr old. I've saved to get this car. It being new, didn't cross my mind to check under for one second. I was thinking maybe a sensor went or something along those lines. All I know, it's 109$ for them to test thing, it came up with 3 codes so they will start there and check stuff out, he said some things might be covered or not depending. So hopefully it's just a MAF wiring harness. If not, it could reach an insurance claim as the service adviser mentioned last year it cost a guy over $6000 to repair squirrel damage. Not to mention, everything the needs is dealer serviced regardless. So hopefully they cut me some slack and help me out ahaha (seriously a joke).
fywdyl
07-02-2013, 01:32 PM
Double check with your insurance company regarding coverage because usually rodent damage isn't covered.
Double check with your insurance company regarding coverage because usually rodent damage isn't covered.
zombie coverage
let's go get wonton soup
rzapata
07-02-2013, 02:42 PM
Double check with your insurance company regarding coverage because usually rodent damage isn't covered.
True story... I didn't even realize that they don't cover flood damage if it came from the river. :chuckle
fywdyl
07-02-2013, 04:27 PM
zombie coverage
let's go get wonton soup
Sure, I'm going to Jimmy's on Sat to get an oil change.
HavocSteve
07-02-2013, 07:03 PM
The car is fully covered. I mean fully covered from lightning to hail to even a squirrel attacks. It ate through two of the MAF wiring sensor wires close to the harness. So it looks like it will cost around $500 for them to replace the wires and do the service ect. It will also help later on for warranty issues as well. I'm thinking it might be time to trade the car (gf can't drive stick regardless) and the BRZ looks like fun. I don't want to run into issues later on if things happen and then it leads to this issue which is non-warrant and then it won't be covered.
The car is fully covered. I mean fully covered from lightning to hail to even a squirrel attacks. It ate through two of the MAF wiring sensor wires close to the harness. So it looks like it will cost around $500 for them to replace the wires and do the service ect. It will also help later on for warranty issues as well. I'm thinking it might be time to trade the car (gf can't drive stick regardless) and the BRZ looks like fun. I don't want to run into issues later on if things happen and then it leads to this issue which is non-warrant and then it won't be covered.
So trade it in for an automatic brz
Fack_Dude
07-02-2013, 09:40 PM
You'll survive bro. Maybe you should consider something cheaper to drive until you graduate from school.
rzapata
07-03-2013, 01:43 AM
My theory, if gf can't drive stick, teach. If can't learn then forget about it. She can take the bus or you'll just have to drive her around a lot. :chuckle
pwdunmore
07-03-2013, 09:08 AM
If she can't learn or refuses to that is a red flag already... lol. My g/f learned in a day so I was impressed... obivously not a pro on day 1 but she was smoother than expected (bazinga!)... lol
HavocSteve
07-04-2013, 06:22 PM
If she can't learn or refuses to that is a red flag already... lol. My g/f learned in a day so I was impressed... obivously not a pro on day 1 but she was smoother than expected (bazinga!)... lol
I hear you all. She tries her hardest but you know, some people just can't do it. She stalls when people get to close because she gets nervous, she stalls when it goes back on a slight hill because she doesn't know when to release and gas to go ahead. Oh well, we paid just under 600$ for the repairs, lucky that Scarborough Mazda gave us AWESOME service, covered tons of stuff and even helped out in reducing pricing or just fully covered the costs.
Speed3 gets the best reaction when parked in the "family with small child" parking stalls
boyracer
07-07-2013, 12:49 PM
Speed3 gets the best reaction when parked in the "family with small child" parking stalls
Yup, I've seen those same reactions.
izoom
07-09-2013, 02:44 PM
Hey guys so finally bought the internals, cobb ap, cp-e sri,tip and forge bpv v1. Gonna get them installed in a couple of weeks. Would it be safe to run these mods on stock tune? Im planning to get a tune by our very own mspeed guys but it will be a month before i can find time for it. Plus i dont really trust the ots stage 1 maps on the cobb site. Any advise will be great thanks.
Hey guys so finally bought the internals, cobb ap, cp-e sri,tip and forge bpv v1. Gonna get them installed in a couple of weeks. Would it be safe to run these mods on stock tune? Im planning to get a tune by our very own mspeed guys but it will be a month before i can find time for it. Plus i dont really trust the ots stage 1 maps on the cobb site. Any advise will be great thanks.
why don't you trust the stage 1 maps on the Cobb site?
mikey32235
07-09-2013, 05:25 PM
ur best option if u don't wanna spend more money is to get the ots maps....
izoom
07-09-2013, 06:06 PM
why don't you trust the stage 1 maps on the Cobb site?
I guess i worded that wrong. What i meant was that im not comfortable using the ots maps on the cobb site and that ill be more comfortable with a custom tune from mspeed that will suit my needs. I know i still have a long way to go iin terms reading and stuff. Just thought id ask this question here. I apologize if this question has been raised already.
S.F.W.
07-09-2013, 06:24 PM
I guess i worded that wrong. What i meant was that im not comfortable using the ots maps on the cobb site and that ill be more comfortable with a custom tune from mspeed that will suit my needs. I know i still have a long way to go iin terms reading and stuff. Just thought id ask this question here. I apologize if this question has been raised already.
The OTS maps from Cobb are safe tunes. Just check the site for the correct tune based on your mods.
Once you have time you can have a custom tune from mspeed created that will unlock more of the cars potential.
izoom
07-09-2013, 06:27 PM
The OTS maps from Cobb are safe tunes. Just check the site for the correct tune based on your mods.
Once you have time you can have a custom tune from mspeed created that will unlock more of the cars potential.
I c. Thanks for the info. Ill be sure to give it a try once i get everything installed.
fywdyl
07-10-2013, 03:33 PM
Holy crap OEM brake pads are uber expensive.
pwdunmore
07-10-2013, 09:11 PM
Holy crap OEM brake pads are uber expensive.
How much? I am curious cuz might go with corksport ones from the reviews they got by Haltech on MSF. That is when my OEM pads are shot which probably won't be for a little while.
Mr Wilson
07-10-2013, 09:31 PM
Fronts are around 2 bones aren't they?
Fack_Dude
07-10-2013, 09:36 PM
Get stoptech pads and rotors front and back and your looking at 7 bones complete.
You can do stoptech pads front/rear and stock rotors front/rear for around $425 not including labour to install
Thrizzl3
07-10-2013, 11:57 PM
You can do stoptech pads front/rear and stock rotors front/rear for around $425 not including labour to install
is that what you're doing?
is that what you're doing?
Yeh. Except I'm not replacing the front rotors
Fack_Dude
07-11-2013, 08:17 AM
You can do stoptech pads front/rear and stock rotors front/rear for around $425 not including labour to install
Where?
SomeGuy
07-11-2013, 09:28 AM
Hey guys so finally bought the internals, cobb ap, cp-e sri,tip and forge bpv v1. Gonna get them installed in a couple of weeks. Would it be safe to run these mods on stock tune? Im planning to get a tune by our very own mspeed guys but it will be a month before i can find time for it. Plus i dont really trust the ots stage 1 maps on the cobb site. Any advise will be great thanks.
Yes it would be fine, but the stock tune sucks...the OTS maps from cobb are plenty safe (if not safer in some ways) so just run the stage 1 map until you go for a tune.
How much? I am curious cuz might go with corksport ones from the reviews they got by Haltech on MSF. That is when my OEM pads are shot which probably won't be for a little while.
I've got a set of the corksport pads on the way...we'll see if they're any good.
Where?
pads from Alpha and rotors from Mazda of Toronto
izoom
07-11-2013, 09:44 AM
Yes it would be fine, but the stock tune sucks...the OTS maps from cobb are plenty safe (if not safer in some ways) so just run the stage 1 map until you go for a tune..
Thanks for the info. Will do this then until i get a tune. Thanks again
fywdyl
07-11-2013, 10:13 AM
I will wait patiently for your review Loki before I decide what to do.
Fyi OEM front pads 200, OEM rear pads 133.
Fack_Dude
07-11-2013, 10:48 AM
is that what you're doing?
I have stoptech slotted rotors and Kevlar pads. I did them about a month ago.
Mazdy
07-12-2013, 06:00 PM
What's the avg. Km per month u guys drive ur speed?
Cuz I'm almost at 3k after owning it for only almost 2 months....I feel like I drive her a lot..
izoom
07-12-2013, 06:04 PM
What's the avg. Km per month u guys drive ur speed?
Cuz I'm almost at 3k after owning it for only almost 2 months....I feel like I drive her a lot..
Im putting the same on mine lol. Im averaging around 350 a week. Lol
SilentJay
07-12-2013, 06:05 PM
What's the avg. Km per month u guys drive ur speed?
Cuz I'm almost at 3k after owning it for only almost 2 months....I feel like I drive her a lot..
Sitting at 8300km and my 3rd month is on Tuesday :P
Thrizzl3
07-12-2013, 06:06 PM
I have stoptech slotted rotors and Kevlar pads. I did them about a month ago.
lol ok? quoted the wrong person? nice derek
Fack_Dude
07-12-2013, 06:55 PM
What's the avg. Km per month u guys drive ur speed?
Cuz I'm almost at 3k after owning it for only almost 2 months....I feel like I drive her a lot..
Who cares how many kms you got on the car. It's a Mazda just drive it.
SomeGuy
07-12-2013, 07:10 PM
I've got 36,000km on it after owning it nearly 3 years...so 1000km/month or so?
bluecraze07
07-15-2013, 08:14 AM
I've heard the speed 3 is quite a hard car to drive with its clutch setup. Just wanna hear some feedback about the drive ability on the car from actual owners. Pain to drive smoothly in traffic an such?
Mr Wilson
07-15-2013, 08:25 AM
It's fine, any idiosyncrasies you get used to after a short period.
I've heard the speed 3 is quite a hard car to drive with its clutch setup. Just wanna hear some feedback about the drive ability on the car from actual owners. Pain to drive smoothly in traffic an such?
no issues
mikey32235
07-15-2013, 10:57 AM
probably easier than a civic cause you can actually feel the release point.
SilentJay
07-15-2013, 12:13 PM
It's a bit heavier than the regular Mazda3, but as someone who drives it through bumper-to-bumper everyday, you'll get used to it.
It's a bit heavier than the regular Mazda3, but as someone who drives it through bumper-to-bumper everyday, you'll get used to it.
gen1 speed is a hell of alot stiffer than the gen2
DLYDRVN
07-15-2013, 01:49 PM
I don't have any issues moving between my speed, rx8 and 2. My gen1 took zero adjustment time for me
MarineMazda
07-15-2013, 09:41 PM
I've heard the speed 3 is quite a hard car to drive with its clutch setup. Just wanna hear some feedback about the drive ability on the car from actual owners. Pain to drive smoothly in traffic an such?
Speed 6 here with ACT 6 puck Clutch. When the car was running i had no issues in bumper to bumper, so Stock should be a breeze!!
DLYDRVN
07-15-2013, 09:55 PM
This is good to know.. I've been thinking about 6-puck kit. Have a normal ACT in my2 and it's fantastic. 6puck for a DD speed3 works ok?
Speed 6 here with ACT 6 puck Clutch. When the car was running i had no issues in bumper to bumper, so Stock should be a breeze!!
SomeGuy
07-21-2013, 03:21 PM
Just put in the corksport TMM insert...pretty neat little piece and made more of a difference than I expected but can't notice any additional vibes at all. Win win for those who don't want to do a full mount replacement.
Anyone know what happened to 2012speed3? Txt'd him a while back to see what's new with no response and today I noticed he's banned :S?
Fobio
07-21-2013, 07:37 PM
Anyone know what happened to 2012speed3? Txt'd him a while back to see what's new with no response and today I noticed he's banned :S?
He also owes $60 for a Prosport order...deferred it to Loki, who ate it for him.
Fack_Dude
07-21-2013, 07:49 PM
It sucks when someone gets ripped off on the forum especially from another speed brother.
rzapata
07-21-2013, 08:31 PM
Wow, really sad that this stuff happens. Things people do for $60...
pwdunmore
07-22-2013, 10:54 AM
Rotella T6 is on sale at CT if anyone needs to stock up.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/EngineOil/DieselOil/PRDOVR~0287935P/Shell+Rotella+T6+Synthetic+Diesel+Motor+Oil%2C+5+L .jsp?locale=en
S.F.W.
07-22-2013, 02:06 PM
Rotella T6 is on sale at CT if anyone needs to stock up.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/EngineOil/DieselOil/PRDOVR~0287935P/Shell+Rotella+T6+Synthetic+Diesel+Motor+Oil%2C+5+L .jsp?locale=en
Thanks for the heads up, perfect timing for me.
SomeGuy
07-22-2013, 06:16 PM
http://www.garage16.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=AP3-MAZ-002
Any info?!?!?!
Found this so far:
http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/forum/f505/new-cobb-access-port-150881/
rzapata
07-22-2013, 06:57 PM
Rotella T6 is on sale at CT if anyone needs to stock up.
T6 never go on sale around here. Speed folks don't use it here that much either. They all use the good'ol 5w30.
Mr Wilson
07-22-2013, 07:42 PM
The V3 looks good. Larger screen is nice, on/off is nice and ability to view more parameters is nice.
That said I have a DashHawk and have it set up to view multiple parameters, tell me when the car is up to temp and flashes at me when something is amiss. AP gets plugged in when I need it.
The V3 looks good. Larger screen is nice, on/off is nice and ability to view more parameters is nice.
That said I have a DashHawk and have it set up to view multiple parameters, tell me when the car is up to temp and flashes at me when something is amiss. AP gets plugged in when I need it.
I still need someone to help me reprogram my hawk
mikey32235
07-22-2013, 07:47 PM
v3 looks bad assssss!
Karmaspeed
07-22-2013, 07:50 PM
Great I just picked up the V2 last month, had I known this was coming I would've waited. I've been looking for a used DashDaq similar to DashHawk but so far no luck.
mikey32235
07-22-2013, 07:52 PM
we can get rid of the v2 for $400 and pay the dif... apparently someone said on MSF cobb is taking our cores as $250... the V3 will cost 400+shipping/duty... worth it?
Mr Wilson
07-22-2013, 07:56 PM
If you already have an AP, $400 can buy a other parts that will lead to an end goal.
Karmaspeed
07-22-2013, 07:57 PM
we can get rid of the v2 for $400 and pay the dif... apparently someone said on MSF cobb is taking our cores as $250... the V3 will cost 400+shipping/duty... worth it?
If your ap is years old then maybe worth it but not for me; I only care for the multiple monitoring capabilities hence why I'm looking for a used Dash...
fywdyl
07-23-2013, 09:13 AM
Wow... that's pretty sweet... but this will prob f'up the 2nd hand market for the V2s.
dashawk doesn't work on Gen2
Elusivellama
07-23-2013, 05:45 PM
Thanks for the heads up, perfect timing for me.
Hell yes. I was actually running low.
Elusivellama
07-23-2013, 05:47 PM
He also owes $60 for a Prosport order...deferred it to Loki, who ate it for him.
BTW Fobio, I haven't forgotten about the $25 I owe you for the RSB brackets. I just haven't made it up to Toronto lately, but I'll definitely be up on Aug 10 for an oil change.
we can get rid of the v2 for $400 and pay the dif... apparently someone said on MSF cobb is taking our cores as $250... the V3 will cost 400+shipping/duty... worth it?
I called Cobb, its 50% off the regular cost of a v3. So its a $325 trade in after you buy the v3 at full price, unmarry your v2 and send it back. The question is if $325 (plus shipping and duties on the original $650 USD) is worth a sexier looking AP and multiple logging parameters shown at once.
mikey32235
07-23-2013, 08:26 PM
BTW Fobio, I haven't forgotten about the $25 I owe you for the RSB brackets. I just haven't made it up to Toronto lately, but I'll definitely be up on Aug 10 for an oil change.
I called Cobb, its 50% off the regular cost of a v3. So its a $325 trade in after you buy the v3 at full price, unmarry your v2 and send it back. The question is if $325 (plus shipping and duties on the original $650 USD) is worth a sexier looking AP and multiple logging parameters shown at once.
exactly mu point, i already have 3 gauges on the dash, and really it does the same thing.. i think im out!
pwdunmore
07-23-2013, 08:46 PM
no point if you already have monitoring devices... I wish I had mom/daddy money to burn lol.
I need to find myself a sugar momma!
no point if you already have monitoring devices... I wish I had mom/daddy money to burn lol.
I need to find myself a sugar momma!
Haha
Thrizzl3
07-24-2013, 12:39 AM
no point if you already have monitoring devices... I wish I had mom/daddy money to burn lol.
I need to find myself a sugar momma!
everybody wants one of those...just not the people who are married..haha
I have a leak I suspect
hopefully have some time tomorrow afternoon to do some poking around
Thrizzl3
07-24-2013, 12:50 AM
I have a leak I suspect
hopefully have some time tomorrow afternoon to do some poking around
speaking of leaks....drinking alot of water makes going to the washroom often.....very annoying. especially when you're stuck on the 401 during rush hour.
loki. leave your car alone for once...you're always under the hood looking for shit to fix.
Because it needs to be fixed. Car won't make power
Fobio
07-24-2013, 11:11 AM
Because it needs to be fixed. Car won't make power
Let me know what's up.
Let me know what's up.
Will do
Mr Wilson
07-24-2013, 11:16 AM
Put all the o-rings on the Tial in the proper place? Double checked the bolts hold the main body together........guess you do have the leak checker....
Yeh will do leak test today likely as I suspect there is a leak at the new valve
2 massive leaks on either side of the recirc hose
Fobio
needz moar booost
edit: need tbolt clamps for the recirc hose. The ones included in the kit are garbage. I can't get the leak to stop...
Fobio
07-24-2013, 09:04 PM
2 massive leaks on either side of the recirc hose
Fobio
needz moar booost
edit: need tbolt clamps for the recirc hose. The ones included in the kit are garbage. I can't get the leak to stop...
Is the MAP sensor in yet?
Is the MAP sensor in yet?
Haha not yet...soon
:(
Fobio
07-24-2013, 10:53 PM
Haha not yet...soon
:(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoqDYcCDOTg
Fack_Dude
07-25-2013, 12:15 AM
Hey Loki,
You gotta stop playing around with the ride. The wife didn't look happy tonight. lol
breakfasteatre
07-25-2013, 12:45 AM
tbolt clamps for such a small hose? just use a worm drive clamp, easily purchases at home depot!
tbolt clamps for such a small hose? just use a worm drive clamp, easily purchases at home depot!
What the **** is a worm drive clamp?
Went to Rona last night and asked for one and guy looked at me like I was an alien. Knew there was a reason I don't go to rona. ..
Ahh Google is my friend.
yeh a broke the "made in USA" ones that came from cp-e
fywdyl
07-25-2013, 09:59 AM
Ahh Google is my friend.
yeh a broke the "made in USA" ones that came from cp-e
Made in China FTW.
Made in China FTW.
The cp-e flex hose is quite rigid and it is reinforced with wire. Not as flexible and easy to work with as the hks hose....
will try putting 2 clamps on that bitch tonight and if anything wrap some tape around the flange adadptor to beef it up a bit too to reduce the gap that needs to be clamped....
but I adjusted the hose and the clamp for about 45 mins and it leaked everytime.
Thrizzl3
07-25-2013, 10:17 AM
that poor speed. always a PITA to make perfect
Fobio
07-25-2013, 10:23 AM
What the **** is a worm drive clamp?
Went to Rona last night and asked for one and guy looked at me like I was an alien. Knew there was a reason I don't go to rona. ..
Dude...I hope you got the worm clamps tho...they have them there. I think I left out the word "worm" on my FB post...lol...sorry.
Dude...I hope you got the worm clamps tho...they have them there. I think I left out the word "worm" on my FB post...lol...sorry.
yeh I bought 2
MarineMazda
07-25-2013, 05:40 PM
The cp-e flex hose is quite rigid and it is reinforced with wire. Not as flexible and easy to work with as the hks hose....
will try putting 2 clamps on that bitch tonight and if anything wrap some tape around the flange adadptor to beef it up a bit too to reduce the gap that needs to be clamped....
but I adjusted the hose and the clamp for about 45 mins and it leaked everytime.
Chris you can apply better torque to tightening the clamp and more even pressure on the hose with T-Bolt's... Try using them :D
SomeGuy
07-25-2013, 09:00 PM
FYI, to those getting the new accessport direct from Cobb...it's USA made and they just sent me the NAFTA form for it, so if you order you can avoid playing the 6% duty on them.
mikey32235
07-26-2013, 11:01 AM
guys with the wide path intakes... is there a way of having it without having to buy the small battery tray?
Mr Wilson
07-26-2013, 11:13 AM
How wide are you going? The HTP setups seem to fit much better than the Gen 1 JBR 3.5" WP.
Edit: Can't speak for the new JBR intakes.
pwdunmore
07-26-2013, 11:32 AM
3'' WP you don't "need" one but I have heard that the BNR pushs the intake further to the driver's side so I would get a Slim battery tray if you plan on doing the turbo upgrade and wider intake.
mikey32235
07-26-2013, 11:39 AM
I see, I was planning on using the JBR 3" wide path. battery tray is only 155 after shipping not a big deal, but if I could have avoided it I would have lol. guess ill have to add that to the list!
pwdunmore
07-26-2013, 11:44 AM
I see, I was planning on using the JBR 3" wide path. battery tray is only 155 after shipping not a big deal, but if I could have avoided it I would have lol. guess ill have to add that to the list!
If you take off your ECU from the battery you will have space but you will have to relocate the ECU somewhere else.
BlueStreak has a gt3071and a 3.5 widepath with stock battery box and ecu relocated. So does fywdyl
fywdyl
07-26-2013, 02:28 PM
Just picked up 8 jugs of WWF at Rona for $18. Sweet deal.
mikey32235
07-26-2013, 02:33 PM
If you take off your ECU from the battery you will have space but you will have to relocate the ECU somewhere else.
so basically I just have to un mount the ecu and kinda lay it or mount it somewhere around the same spot? where did fywdyl mount his?
pwdunmore
07-26-2013, 02:33 PM
Just picked up 8 jugs of WWF at Rona for $18. Sweet deal.
Name of the brand? Might go across the street to the rona by me
fywdyl
pwdunmore
07-26-2013, 02:34 PM
so basically I just have to un mount the ecu and kinda lay it or mount it somewhere around the same spot? where did fywdyl mount his?
you can unhook the harness and lay it by the fuse box and secure it to the zip ties or make a bracket
Name of the brand? Might go across the street to the rona by me
fywdyl
it's the -40 stuff and it's selling for $1.99 a jug. I might actually go pick some up as well, even though I have about 4 jugs sitting in the back of my car
mikey32235
07-26-2013, 02:46 PM
sweet! u just saved me a pretty penny lol
fywdyl
07-26-2013, 02:55 PM
Name of the brand? Might go across the street to the rona by me
fywdyl
It's called TURBO POWER. $1.99 a jug. -40C, so should have at least 45% meth in it.
Yes, just use 3M velcro, stick it to the back of the fuse box and ECU and stick it on there.
MarineMazda
07-26-2013, 03:20 PM
sweet! u just saved me a pretty penny lol
Is the money saved going to a built Motor :P
mikey32235
07-26-2013, 03:43 PM
Is the money saved going to a built Motor :P
as dave hester says...
yeeeuuuuuuuuuuup :P
Booostin
07-26-2013, 06:12 PM
Finally sold my facking car the other day. Some guy in Etobicoke got a sick deal... look out for the beast lol
mikey32235
07-26-2013, 07:02 PM
Finally sold my facking car the other day. Some guy in Etobicoke got a sick deal... look out for the beast lol
dam buddy its been a longgggg time! finally, great to hear! what are you going to be driving now? i know last time we spoke u mentioned the focus rs, is that still the route?
Booostin
07-27-2013, 09:29 AM
I'm driving a Acura EL lol
mikey32235
07-27-2013, 10:14 AM
I'm driving a Acura EL lol
how does that compare to the speed lol
rzapata
07-27-2013, 03:04 PM
how does that compare to the speed lol
My guess is, no more booostin. :chuckle
MarineMazda
07-27-2013, 07:05 PM
how does that compare to the speed lol
I bet it drives like a Speed 3 with bad compression....
I bet it drives like a Speed 3 with bad compression....
I had that typed out this morning and then deleted it haha
mikey32235
07-27-2013, 09:45 PM
fack you ass holes
Mazdy
07-27-2013, 09:51 PM
Hows it going guys? :)
Thrizzl3
07-27-2013, 10:13 PM
lol
MarineMazda
07-28-2013, 05:37 PM
fack you ass holes
YOU MAD BRO??
Booostin
07-28-2013, 09:44 PM
lol its got a type r motor so its pretty quick for NA. Thinking about booostin it though... We shall see.
MarineMazda
07-28-2013, 10:41 PM
lol its got a type r motor so its pretty quick for NA. Thinking about booostin it though... We shall see.
The lack of Torque must suck tho... Thats one of the things I love about the DISI, its a Torque Monster
Thrizzl3
07-28-2013, 10:45 PM
The lack of Torque must suck tho... Thats one of the things I love about the DISI, its a Torque Monster
Must refrain from making engine joke....lol
MarineMazda
07-28-2013, 10:54 PM
Must refrain from making engine joke....lol
I made so much Torque I spun all my Bearings :P
captobvious75
07-29-2013, 06:31 PM
Man, these cars eat through the toe on tires like its candy. Tires barely last a summer and a half
Man, these cars eat through the toe on tires like its candy. Tires barely last a summer and a half
These cars?
Maybe you need an alignment. My tires are fine
Fack_Dude
07-29-2013, 07:38 PM
Man, these cars eat through the toe on tires like its candy. Tires barely last a summer and a half
Your lucky.
captobvious75
07-29-2013, 08:00 PM
These cars?
Maybe you need an alignment. My tires are fine
Have had 2 alignments this summer. Probably the shit dunlops
Mazdy
07-29-2013, 08:02 PM
If anyone wants to buy my forged bpv v1 (ninja swords)
Let me know
izoom
07-29-2013, 08:30 PM
If anyone wants to buy my forged bpv v1 (ninja swords)
Let me know
U got a new bpv? Lol
greyseason
07-30-2013, 09:36 AM
Im sure you guys have seen or heard about this car but i just read it and its badass
640WHP@33PSI Speed3 (http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=mazdaSpeedTuningP ersonal§ionParameter=tunerProfile82)
Mr Wilson
07-30-2013, 10:23 AM
He was on MSF, believe he had some issues duplicating the power on any other dyno but his.
He was on MSF, believe he had some issues duplicating the power on any other dyno but his.
don't you just hate when you cannot reproduce your magic numbers?!?!
Booostin
07-30-2013, 06:02 PM
The lack of Torque must suck tho... Thats one of the things I love about the DISI, its a Torque Monster
Its definitely shitty on low end but my gas mileage is much better than the Speeds. You need to sacrifice one for the other.
and 2 jugs in the trunk.....
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1001077_10151797442591763_1401145677_n.jpg
Fobio
07-30-2013, 07:02 PM
and 2 jugs in the trunk.....
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1001077_10151797442591763_1401145677_n.jpg
Are you going through a lot? Adjust your start point to a higher PSI or MAF V...anywhere between 12 - 15 is fine.
Are you going through a lot? Adjust your start point to a higher PSI or MAF V...anywhere between 12 - 15 is fine.
Nah I'm not going through alot. I just have a thing with keeping my furnace room well stocked...
:)
Thrizzl3
07-30-2013, 08:24 PM
Nah I'm not going through alot. I just have a thing with keeping my furnace room well stocked...
:)
just admit you are a hoarder of windshield washer fluid....
just admit you are a hoarder of windshield washer fluid....
That and T6
Thrizzl3
07-30-2013, 08:39 PM
That and T6
who hoards T6 besides you and Anson...i have a max of 4 jugs in my basement..you have what..10..15? lol
pwdunmore
07-30-2013, 08:41 PM
who hoards T6 besides you and Anson...i have a max of 4 jugs in my basement..you have what..10..15? lol
Meth and Oil addicts... lol
rzapata
07-30-2013, 09:27 PM
who hoards T6 besides you and Anson...i have a max of 4 jugs in my basement..you have what..10..15? lol
Kevin as well. :chuckle
Meth and Oil addicts... lol
Meth-an-oil addicts
Thrizzl3
07-30-2013, 10:00 PM
Meth-an-oil addicts
i see what you attempted there...
pwdunmore
07-31-2013, 03:36 PM
Anyone want stuff from JBR? I am thinking about ordering a TIG for my intake manifold and some new boost tubes/t-clamps.
If I can get a couple of people in on the order we can save a little on S+H.
Fobio
07-31-2013, 03:44 PM
Anyone want stuff from JBR? I am thinking about ordering a TIG for my intake manifold and some new boost tubes/t-clamps.
If I can get a couple of people in on the order we can save a little on S+H.
I'll be needing some new stuff as well from Jamie. Assuming we don't have issues like last time, we can bang it out pretty quickly.
mikey32235
07-31-2013, 04:12 PM
darn, just bough both TIG's today lol
DLYDRVN
07-31-2013, 04:31 PM
Yes, I need tigs, 6spd insert and orings for the shift knb
mikey32235
07-31-2013, 05:10 PM
Yes, I need tigs, 6spd insert and orings for the shift knb
buy pwundmore's shift knob
DLYDRVN
07-31-2013, 07:22 PM
But I already have the shift knob. I just need the button and o-rings...
buy pwundmore's shift knob
DLYDRVN
07-31-2013, 07:23 PM
Actually I could hit up some boost tubes too. I'm pretty sure if we do a GB I could come up with a list ;-)
Actually I could hit up some boost tubes too. I'm pretty sure if we do a GB I could come up with a list ;-)
Fobio organizes a group buy every month or 2 from JBR
DLYDRVN
07-31-2013, 08:08 PM
Good to know there's no rush then. Still if pwdunmore is going to throw an order together, I'm all about instant gratification!
Fobio organizes a group buy every month or 2 from JBR
SomeGuy
07-31-2013, 10:19 PM
Sooo...give me the low down on EBCS. Thinking of picking up the grimmspeed one. I'm hoping it'll give me better control over my wastegate and hopefully lower the duty cycle a bit. With the K04 though is it really going to do anything?
mikey32235
07-31-2013, 11:03 PM
Sooo...give me the low down on EBCS. Thinking of picking up the grimmspeed one. I'm hoping it'll give me better control over my wastegate and hopefully lower the duty cycle a bit. With the K04 though is it really going to do anything?
i would say once you upgrade the turbo then definately get the grim ebcs. its obviously better for you if your running stock or not thats why its out there, but my opinion is do it once u upgrade
pwdunmore
08-01-2013, 09:12 AM
Sooo...give me the low down on EBCS. Thinking of picking up the grimmspeed one. I'm hoping it'll give me better control over my wastegate and hopefully lower the duty cycle a bit. With the K04 though is it really going to do anything?
You can do it now but it requires tuning to use properly, it will give you better boost control/response but for the K04. The EBC that comes with it is fine for the stock turbo. If you plan on upgrading down the road, sure why not get it, but it is a little bit of work to tune again. If you like tinkering go ahead but if not just leave it as.
SomeGuy
08-02-2013, 09:52 AM
FYI, latest accesstuner software makes it so you can't flash maps...bug in the software.
pwdunmore
08-02-2013, 10:00 AM
The new access port manager? or new ATR?
fywdyl
08-02-2013, 10:18 AM
AccessTuner = ATR
Good to know... that kinda sucks.
SomeGuy
08-02-2013, 11:10 AM
From what I've read on MSF, it's attaching the wrong serial number to every map so it won't match up when you go to flash.
You can do it now but it requires tuning to use properly, it will give you better boost control/response but for the K04. The EBC that comes with it is fine for the stock turbo. If you plan on upgrading down the road, sure why not get it, but it is a little bit of work to tune again. If you like tinkering go ahead but if not just leave it as.
The tuning part doesn't bother me, I've been self tuning for a while now and know that in 3 port to cut things in half in the WGDC and go from there. I'm not sure if I'll upgrade turbo's down the road (might be way down the road when I have a second vehicle)...but seems like for the $100-150 bucks, why not?
fywdyl
08-02-2013, 03:25 PM
Looks like the solution to the flashing problem is to re-request ATR from COBB's website. I've done it already, so I'll give it a try tonight.
Polish_Eagle
08-07-2013, 03:38 PM
Looks like the solution to the flashing problem is to re-request ATR from COBB's website. I've done it already, so I'll give it a try tonight.
When you open ATR, in the top application title bar you should see your serial number in the brackets (<serial number here>). For the new version of ATR they list if it's a V2 or V3 access port, so it shows as "(V2: <serial #>)" within the title bar if everything is working correctly.
breakfasteatre
08-07-2013, 06:25 PM
i would say once you upgrade the turbo then definately get the grim ebcs. its obviously better for you if your running stock or not thats why its out there, but my opinion is do it once u upgrade
TRUTH> LISTEN TO THIS GUY
Fack_Dude
08-07-2013, 07:20 PM
TRUTH> LISTEN TO THIS GUY
LOL
SomeGuy
08-07-2013, 07:39 PM
TRUTH> LISTEN TO THIS GUY
Bahah I read the quoted post and was like ... ehhh ... then I saw who you were quoting and I LoL'd
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmeskujpUl1ql6qcko1_500.jpg
mikey32235
08-08-2013, 10:02 AM
TRUTH> LISTEN TO THIS GUY
ha ha ha... dick
Stretch
08-08-2013, 09:18 PM
Today was sitting in a parking spot idling the car for several minutes, then began driving towards a close-by highway on-ramp. Upon hitting about 3k rmp in 2nd gear large amounts of black smoke came out of the exhaust, tied with how much I pressed the gas. I got it up to 120 anyway by keeping under 3k rpm, and it didn't happen the rest of the drive home. Was this likely caused by the computer adjusting to running rich while idling, and then the sudden change from idling for over 5 minutes, to accelerating abruptly, causing unburnt fuel to dump out? I was scared my turbo had blown for a second!
eric
Mr Wilson
08-08-2013, 09:23 PM
Its fine, just carbon blowing out.
SomeGuy
08-08-2013, 09:58 PM
Check for a leak in the intake.
Polish_Eagle
08-09-2013, 12:21 PM
Today was sitting in a parking spot idling the car for several minutes, then began driving towards a close-by highway on-ramp. Upon hitting about 3k rmp in 2nd gear large amounts of black smoke came out of the exhaust, tied with how much I pressed the gas. I got it up to 120 anyway by keeping under 3k rpm, and it didn't happen the rest of the drive home. Was this likely caused by the computer adjusting to running rich while idling, and then the sudden change from idling for over 5 minutes, to accelerating abruptly, causing unburnt fuel to dump out? I was scared my turbo had blown for a second!
eric
Carbon build up probably.
izoom
08-10-2013, 09:25 PM
Hey guys im in a bit of situation here. Bought a used forge bpv v1 and was gonna be installed by jimmy today but unfortunately jimmy said im missing the bpv o ring. Do u guys know where i can buy these?
SomeGuy
08-10-2013, 09:32 PM
You need someone to install the two bolts and two little clamps for you?
You can get orings anywhere, go to the parts store (napa, parts source, canadian tire, princess auto).
izoom
08-10-2013, 10:01 PM
You need someone to install the two bolts and two little clamps for you?
You can get orings anywhere, go to the parts store (napa, parts source, canadian tire, princess auto).
Got the internals and the intake installed today so thought might as well get him to put on the bpv as well. Anyways thanks for the reply ill check part source tomorrow thanks.
Snotrocket
08-12-2013, 12:26 PM
Anyone starting a build any time soon that will be in need of standard bore pistons? I will have some up for sale this week.
mikey32235
08-26-2013, 12:03 PM
getting my shipment of pistons, rods, meth etc today :D
Fack_Dude
08-26-2013, 01:30 PM
getting my shipment of pistons, rods, meth etc today :D
You gonna put that shit up on kijiji too for sale?
boyracer
08-26-2013, 02:49 PM
You gonna put that shit up on kijiji too for sale?
lol
waiting for FS thread in classifieds
fywdyl
08-26-2013, 05:10 PM
Rainbow tip finish in classifieds.... hahaha.
mikey32235
08-26-2013, 06:47 PM
You gonna put that shit up on kijiji too for sale?
its already up ;)
cSPEED
08-27-2013, 12:32 PM
Anyone know why my oil is leaking? My cap doesn't seem cracked. It's dripping out of the cap, seems to be quite little but still too much. I have like 10 spots on my driveway (haven't driven the car for a couple weeks due to partout). Weird thing is it wasn't leaking before I removed my suspension, which obviously has nothing to do with it. The car hasn't been driven and just started leaking. I tightened the oil cap and it's still dripping. Do I need a new oil cap? Maybe I'm wrong about where it's leaking from?
pwdunmore
08-27-2013, 12:37 PM
Anyone know why my oil is leaking? My cap doesn't seem cracked. It's dripping out of the cap, seems to be quite little but still too much. I have like 10 spots on my driveway (haven't driven the car for a couple weeks due to partout). Weird thing is it wasn't leaking before I removed my suspension, which obviously has nothing to do with it. The car hasn't been driven and just started leaking. I tightened the oil cap and it's still dripping. Do I need a new oil cap? Maybe I'm wrong about where it's leaking from?
Pics? need to see where the leak is coming from, you mean the oil pan nut or the filler cap?
cSPEED
08-27-2013, 12:48 PM
Yes, it seems like its from the nut. I wiped it down yesterday and saw a drop forming there a couple hours later. just unsure how that could have started happening randomly..
Thrizzl3
08-27-2013, 12:59 PM
when you last had your oil change did you change the washer on the drain nut?
pwdunmore
08-27-2013, 01:01 PM
You might need a new crush washer or the drain plug bolt could be damaged/threads in the pan could be damaged.
Usually a easy fix, so hopefully it's just something small that needs to be replaced.
cSPEED
08-27-2013, 01:10 PM
when you last had your oil change did you change the washer on the drain nut?
Thing is its been 2 months and ~3.5K since my last oil change. It only started leaking recently and I'm missing a fak load of oil although the leak doesn't seem like its really leaking that much... maybe I only noticed now...
Fack_Dude
08-27-2013, 01:15 PM
Thing is its been 2 months and ~3.5K since my last oil change. It only started leaking recently and I'm missing a fak load of oil although the leak doesn't seem like its really leaking that much... maybe I only noticed now...
Phil. I had the same problem as you and it was my facking drain nut. Facking Mazda.
cSPEED
08-27-2013, 01:29 PM
Looks like I'll need a new drain nut. Oh well it was time for an oil change anyway
Stupid noob question:
When I took out my DP, I fakkin destroyed the fiberglass trying to rattle it out and put the old one back in. Is it worth going back and fixing or fak it?
Fack_Dude
08-27-2013, 01:34 PM
**** it.
Mr Wilson
08-27-2013, 01:34 PM
I think most of us have haggered that stuff up. Up to you really, just tried to make mine look somewhat pretty.
Thrizzl3
08-27-2013, 01:36 PM
what fibreglass?
cSPEED
08-27-2013, 01:37 PM
The fiberglass that used to surround the DP which is now in my eyes, nose, and hair.
Thrizzl3
08-27-2013, 01:41 PM
The fiberglass that used to surround the DP which is now in my eyes, nose, and hair.
that was fibreglass??? lol i didn't know
pwdunmore
08-27-2013, 02:07 PM
that was fibreglass??? lol i didn't know
The aluminum heat shield with the fiberous insulating material behind it that protects the firewall from getting hot. I don't think it fiberglass though lol...
pwdunmore
09-10-2013, 08:56 AM
Anyone have a mailing PO box in the statess/buffalo? I was looking at getting a FMIC or atleast putting pieces together to make one but the S+H is crazy so I wondering if anyone had done this before.
Mr Wilson
09-10-2013, 09:16 AM
Send to CBI is Niagara Falls, NY. Cheap, easy, crossing the Rainbow is a breeze both ways. Do the round trip for when it opens Saturday and traffic is good and can be back at home and still have the entire day to install said FMIC.
pwdunmore
09-10-2013, 09:38 AM
Send to CBI is Niagara Falls, NY. Cheap, easy, crossing the Rainbow is a breeze both ways. Do the round trip for when it opens Saturday and traffic is good and can be back at home and still have the entire day to install said FMIC.
Thanks! Looking into it now.
mickey_g
09-10-2013, 07:09 PM
+1 on CBI...I just went last weekend to pick up some stuff from there
breakfasteatre
09-15-2013, 12:01 PM
dont bother with a fmic
cSPEED
09-16-2013, 09:05 AM
does anyone know why I can't put my fuel pump back in? No matter what I do it just won't go in.. I exhausted every possible leverage option - crow bars, pulley system, knot system, 3 people forcing it in and nothing. I can't get it far enough in to do all 3 bolts. There is way too much resistance. I even went to jimmy to have him check to make sure we reinstalled the internals fine and he said it was all good. I spent 2 days this weekend trying to put it in!
Someone no MSF suggested I crank the motor to push the cam lobe back in but that did nothing..
pwdunmore
09-16-2013, 09:16 AM
does anyone know why I can't put my fuel pump back in? No matter what I do it just won't go in.. I exhausted every possible leverage option - crow bars, pulley system, knot system, 3 people forcing it in and nothing. I can't get it far enough in to do all 3 bolts. There is way too much resistance. I even went to jimmy to have him check to make sure we reinstalled the internals fine and he said it was all good. I spent 2 days this weekend trying to put it in!
Someone no MSF suggested I crank the motor to push the cam lobe back in but that did nothing..
Are you able to thread any of the bolts at all?
Just curious to know if any of them will grab the block at all. You mentioned you couldn't get "all" three.
cSPEED
09-16-2013, 09:24 AM
Here's what happened like 3-4x: Pump goes in but resists very hard, we are JUST able to throw 1 bolt on. 1 person holds the pump down on that side, next person goes to put the next bolt in and it JUST grabs. Then push down on the pump to try and get the last bolt in and the other 2 bolts are either too tight and the pump doesn't line up, or they aren't tight enough and just pop out. Seriously, this is ****ing impossible I'm about ready to throw this POS through the wall
pwdunmore
09-16-2013, 09:29 AM
Here's what happened like 3-4x: Pump goes in but resists very hard, we are JUST able to throw 1 bolt on. 1 person holds the pump down on that side, next person goes to put the next bolt in and it JUST grabs. Then push down on the pump to try and get the last bolt in and the other 2 bolts are either 2 tight and the pump doesn't line up, or they aren't tight enough and just pop out. Seriously, this is ****ing impossible I'm about ready to throw this POS through the wall
It's weird that you are getting resistance so soon while putting in the pump.
The 3-4 times that I have done them I just use a tiny bit of fresh oil on my finger to lube the o-ring and it allows the pump to slide in most of the way and I can thread the bolts on by hand a bunch of turns.
If you are getting resistance just trying to insert the pump back into the hole I would check that depth of the hole and the hpfp depth to see if it's actually able to fit all the way in. The cams could be the issue but if you were able to get it out it should go back in. I wish you were in Sauga and not Richmond hill lol...
cSPEED
09-16-2013, 09:33 AM
It's weird that you are getting resistance so soon while putting in the pump.
The 3-4 times that I have done them I just use a tiny bit of fresh oil on my finger to lube the o-ring and it allows the pump to slide in most of the way and I can thread the bolts on by hand a bunch of turns.
If you are getting resistance just trying to insert the pump back into the hole I would check that depth of the hole and the hpfp depth to see if it's actually able to fit all the way in. The cams could be the issue but if you were able to get it out it should go back in. I wish you were in Sauga and not Richmond hill lol...
Thing is I'm reinstalling a pump with stock internals! its not even the HPFP.
We realized that it's literally impossible because we max out the spring when pushing it in.. it physically can't compress any more and the pump isn't even close to being in.
pwdunmore
09-16-2013, 09:43 AM
Sounds like the cam is in the way, a last ditch effort would be to turn the engine manually with a wrench @ the crank shaft to see if you can line up the cam so the pump will go in. Turn crank + try to wiggle in pump at the same time. You will have to take off the belt to turn it I believe.
You sure nothing fell into the hole where the HPFP goes?!?!? lol... it's still a HPFP it's just not able to put out as much the upgraded piston.
cSPEED
09-16-2013, 09:50 AM
Sounds like the cam is in the way, a last ditch effort would be to turn the engine manually with a wrench @ the crank shaft to see if you can line up the cam so the pump will go in. Turn crank + try to wiggle in pump at the same time. You will have to take off the belt to turn it I believe.
You sure nothing fell into the hole where the HPFP goes?!?!? lol... it's still a HPFP it's just not able to put out as much the upgraded piston.
Yes I was just clarifying that because I didn't want that to play into your advice.
and no nothing is in there, trust me I've been staring this beast in the eye for the last 2 days
pwdunmore
09-16-2013, 10:01 AM
and no nothing is in there, trust me I've been staring this beast in the eye for the last 2 days
I just wanted it to be an easy fix lol...
DLYDRVN
09-16-2013, 10:43 AM
I know that you may have to crank several times to get the cam lobe out of the way. There are something like 3 or 4 lobes so the chances of one being in the way are pretty high.
You may not be able to see or feel the lobe through the hole. I definitely second the idea of putting a wrench on the crank and turning it by hand.
Mr Wilson
09-16-2013, 10:51 AM
^^^So what did you break on your car this weekend?
cSPEED
09-16-2013, 11:30 AM
I know that you may have to crank several times to get the cam lobe out of the way. There are something like 3 or 4 lobes so the chances of one being in the way are pretty high.
You may not be able to see or feel the lobe through the hole. I definitely second the idea of putting a wrench on the crank and turning it by hand.
I was hoping this was my very last resort.. why doesn't cranking the engine work otherwise though? It cranks fine but the lob doesn't move out of the way
DLYDRVN
09-16-2013, 11:31 AM
Blew a coolant line on my way back to kw Thursday. Had to get towed from missisauga. Repaired the line but car starts hard, idles low/rough and blows coolant out the relief valve if you even look at it funny.
There's a chirping noise from near the turbo side when you tap the throttle from idle. Possible egr valve?
Been chasing it all weekend, replaced thermostat, plugs, ect sensor... Had to give up, just dropped it at dealer and did a walk around with the tech. Should have a diagnosis later today.
SomeGuy
09-16-2013, 11:34 AM
*fingers crossed*
Mr Wilson
09-16-2013, 11:35 AM
Shitty.
Chirping noise happen when cold? disappear when warm?
DLYDRVN
09-16-2013, 12:03 PM
Actually it seems to get worse when warm, but that might be just my imagination. Thing is, the car still makes power and holds stable boost (17-19psi). I flashed back to factory tuning and it still didnt change. Same idle issues etc. I got a C3 misfire code once at startup too.
I have visions of this being expensive. And I'm back to driving the pimped m2 around this week. Handles like a race car, slow like a cow.
DLYDRVN
09-16-2013, 04:14 PM
Just heard back from Mazda. Headgasket is blown for sure around C2 and C3. Explains the fouling of the plugs in those two cylinders and the 'chirp' coming from near where the ECT sensor is. Basically it was blowing exhaust back into the coolant system. (Also explains a lot about what i was smelling in the engine bay). They're also sending the head out to the machine shop to check for warping or cracking.
Best case: Head gasket only and mazda will cover it under warranty.
Worst case: Head and head gasket pooched, warranty denied ~$2500
The upshot is either way I should have it back by Friday!
:(
:bang
DLYDRVN
09-16-2013, 07:12 PM
Preparing for worst case:
Where would everyone here recommend sourcing aftermarket OE spec or Stage 1 head? Looks like an OEM head is going to be ~$1200
I found a place in MI called Graveyard... Anyone heard of them?
cSPEED
09-17-2013, 03:51 PM
I was hoping this was my very last resort.. why doesn't cranking the engine work otherwise though? It cranks fine but the lob doesn't move out of the way
Anyone?
Mr Wilson
09-17-2013, 03:52 PM
CelestSpeed3
BlueStreak
MarineMazda
-cj-
hopefully one of them may know.
MarineMazda
09-17-2013, 04:08 PM
Are you sure you have the follower in right? I know this is a stupid question but it can and will happen. Also please post pictures of inside the cam love housing. Even trying to install the pump on the lobe you should still be able to get it.
rzapata
09-18-2013, 07:25 AM
Has anybody here tried the Stratified OTS maps?
pwdunmore
09-18-2013, 07:52 AM
Ya, that are a lot nicer than the cobb ones but you have to watch your AFR and boost if you don't have the JBR intake. As it is scaled slightly different so you may run a tiny bit leaner than usual. Really nice throttle response and power delivery compared to the OTS cobb maps.
rzapata
09-18-2013, 08:02 AM
Hmm, see that's what I thought too. Apparently westerners say these maps are a lot safer than Cobb maps.
pwdunmore
09-18-2013, 08:07 AM
They are load capped so as long as you test it out a couple of times they will probably not overboost like the cobb ones do in the winter.
Do some logs and see if your car likes it better :P
cSPEED
09-18-2013, 08:37 AM
Are you sure you have the follower in right? I know this is a stupid question but it can and will happen. Also please post pictures of inside the cam love housing. Even trying to install the pump on the lobe you should still be able to get it.
I'm out of ideas then.. the spring is maxed and there is 100% no way it will go in any further.
pwdunmore
09-18-2013, 08:47 AM
I'm out of ideas then.. the spring is maxed and there is 100% no way it will go in any further.
Are you able to take some pictures of the HPFP and the hole where it goes in the engine (post them here and MSF)? Get a couple of different angles if you can. Someone closer than me might be able to help you with it, if you weren't so far from me I would drive out to check it out. If you don't have any luck by the weekend I might be able to come out to help.
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