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    Can't find radiator that fits?

    Well, I guess there are other options, but they usually take a little while to get. I had to replace mine recently and its my daily driver, so I could not wait over a week. I would have rather gotted a full aluminum, but I got a factory one in 24 hrs and the price was not that terrible because I...
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    Can't find radiator that fits?

    Mazda dealer only for exact replacement.
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    Failed smog for high NOx at 15 mph.

    Running lean can cause high NOX. Were the HC readings very low in the same portion of the test? If so, it could be lean. If you have access to a wideband, you could check this pretty easily. If you are sure you have no vac leaks (smoke test is best way to verify), then your MAF or O2 sensor may...
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    Failed smog for high NOx at 15 mph.

    How high are the NOX readings over the allowable?
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    Failed smog for high NOx at 15 mph.

    Isn't our egr valve completely electronic. I'm pretty sure it does not even have a vacuum fitting... I lived in San Diego for a couple of years. Getting my car to pass the visual inspection was a major hassle. They have some dumb ass regulations. Most places I went looked in the engine bay and...
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    Need help, bad wastegate?

    Also while you have the turbo off, check your intake tube and charge pipes for oil. If you have a bunch of oil in your intake tube and valve cover breather hose, then your pcv system is malfunctioning. If there is no (or very little) oil in the intake tube and breather hose, but you have a bunch...
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    Need help, bad wastegate?

    Sure there is. Check to see that the internal waste gate flap is closed with no pressure applied to the waste gate actuator. There is common problem with a metal sleeve for the waste gate flap hinge pin backing out and not allowing the flap to close. If this is the problem, there is a thread...
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    Need help, bad wastegate?

    If it was just your waste gate actuator, you would likely still be able to build some boost if not over-boost, since the actuator spring holds the waste gate closed until it has a predetermined amount of boost pressure applied to the diaphragm. It is not likely that the leak at your waste gate...
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    Greddy bov compatibility with hiboost fmic kit?

    Its the hiboost kit for the msp. I said I've had it for a long time, lol. I bought my msp brand new (original owner). I even have a MAM built shortblock in my msp, if that tells you anything. I know the hks bovs like the ssqv have a different style flange but this one is definitely 2 bolts. I...
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    Cheap Competition Clutch Stage 1 Gravity

    Had great results with exedy. If you are going to spend the time or money to do the labor, might as well use quality parts.
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    Greddy bov compatibility with hiboost fmic kit?

    No the hks bpv on the highboost fmic kit bolts on with 2 bolts. The flange already looks just like a greddy flange. I was trying to make sure it was the same size. I have since found some pics of a greddy type s bov bolted on to the same pipe, so I am pretty sure they are the same.
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    Greddy bov compatibility with hiboost fmic kit?

    Been running the hiboost fmic kit for long time now. Yesterday the diaphram on the included hks bpv finally failed and will no long hold vacuum so the bpv will not open. I removed the internals and installed the stock bpv in the recirc hose to avoid the compressor surge for the time being, but I...
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    Hi-beams

    MSP's definitely do. They use H4 bulbs...
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    Hi-beams

    :( That's the headlight level adjustment... I guess you can get higher beams by messing with that, lol. Not sure what you trying to do though.
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    Still have it?

    LOL, no its not anywhere close to stock. Wrist pin failed on stock engine at about 40K, went forged. Sheared LSD in half shortly after putting in the built bottom end, put in a new LSD that was reinforced with a bunch of TIG welds. Tons of mods. After being built, it has been a great car though...
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    QFord shifter bushings installed!

    They will ship to the US, it basically doubles the cost of the bushing kit. I have some on the way. Message them first, commit to buy, then you have to request an invoice from them for total with shipping.
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    Still have it?

    I am an original owner. Still driving it daily.
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    QFord shifter bushings installed!

    Got a link where I can find these? I put Bronzeoils in about 8 years ago and they are worn and causing an annoying shifter rattle. Edit, OK I found them, but how did you get them to ship from Australia? And how much did shipping cost?
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    Spent 15 hrs in my MSP getting home from work in the snow!

    Left work in Suwanee @ 4:30 PM on Tuesday attempting to go home to Powder Springs. I ended up stuck in traffic on 285 all night. Had to pull over and crash for an hour or two due to exhaustion. Then, finally at about 5:00 in the morning I was able to make my way off of 285 onto Cobb Pkwy. Then...
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    Coolant Reservoir

    Replace your radiator cap and see if that helps before you go much further.
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