yes it's possible all you need to do is change the midpipe to a 2-1/2" pipe with high flow cats. Leave the stock muffler in place. pick up a few HP and the sound is the same until much higher rpm, then only a tiny bit louder.
agreed. keep the light. .. autometer also sells the bspt adaptor, available at SummitRacing (part ATM-2269). www.summitracing.com. You can get a Tee at any specialty plumbing supply place - I could never find this stuff at Home Depot here. Be warned though, it is TIGHT in there by the oil...
Decided to do some searching for you (5 mins on Google (type in {"kenstyle" mazda3} - it's on the first page) - located in San Bernardino, CA. : http://www.mazda3enthusiasts.com/links.htm
http://www.body-kit.com/mazda3s.html
http://www.body-kit.com/mazda3.html
kenstyle. really nice lookin. http://www.kenstyle.co.jp/international/ links/pics weren't working for me but do some web searches there are pics out there.
Since YP5 brought it up, here's a pic of the perma-cool kit installed. part numbers from summit racing: PRM-10195 and PRM-1060.
I got the additional fittings for the thermostat separately (and cheaper). the relocation kit is now installed along with the Greddy Oil Filter Block Adaptor. I'm...
more T's = longer time for anything on the line to react. So if your wastegate is on the same line as two BOVs and a gauge, you will have more boost spike than if the wastegate is on a separate line. With the essential speed hardpipes, the wastegate is hooked into a nipple on the Turbo -> IC...
first car bought: '79 sunbird for $70. But if I parked it on the grass it lit it on fire. dripping boiling flaming fluids of some sort. 2nd car: '76 ford courier for $75. 3rd car: '80 rabbit for ... free. 4th car, '80 F250 for $1000. .. now on my 15th car is my 'speed, and first new car ever.