I have a 2008 Mazda3 Hatchback(Non MazdaSpeed) that i got from a friend. I some money and i want to install a turbo into it. I know it's a 2.3l i4, but i want as much hp as i can get without blowing it. I want to get around 350hp, since it's a little car. I don't have the 5k+ to buy the Mazda-speed version. I have a picture attached. If i can get a little more hp, i want it to be a sleeper build. If not i'll just save up for a MazdaSpeed, or any recommended vehicles. Thanks!
2004~2008 Mazda3 Turbo?
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Hi and welcome!
I'm definitely not an expert nor do I own a Mazda3 but if I were you I would save up for a well maintained bone stock MS3 (not one that has been upgraded and potentially abused and then returned to stock).
It could end up being more costly to properly turbocharge a standard Mazda3.
Again, I'm not an expert so other opinions etc are welcome of course...Keep us updated on what you end up doing, thanks!
I'm definitely not an expert nor do I own a Mazda3 but if I were you I would save up for a well maintained bone stock MS3 (not one that has been upgraded and potentially abused and then returned to stock).
It could end up being more costly to properly turbocharge a standard Mazda3.
Again, I'm not an expert so other opinions etc are welcome of course...Keep us updated on what you end up doing, thanks!
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If you're open to getting a new car entirely, you could try holding out for the 2021 model year. There's some rumors that there will be a turbo Mazda 3 again (the source seems to be reliable based on past information they've brought out too): https://jalopnik.com/the-2021-mazda-3-will-finally-get-a-turbo-1843884157
