CPE performance upgrades

[benben84]

Excellent! I think we're going to be releasing some bolt-ons for you guys in the near future, so you'll definitely have some product choices to help maximize the performance potential of the current platform. I think we'll have some more significant updates in the next couple weeks.


Jordan

Sweet! I can't wait to see what you guys are offering for this car! I would think the turbo upgrades from the 6 and 3 would fit on this car as well, maybe just a different downpipe setup?? How restrictive is the current exhaust from the turbo back? Would a less restrictve larger diameter exhaust make better spool time on this car?

 

[www.cp-e.com]

Sweet! I can't wait to see what you guys are offering for this car! I would think the turbo upgrades from the 6 and 3 would fit on this car as well, maybe just a different downpipe setup?? How restrictive is the current exhaust from the turbo back? Would a less restrictve larger diameter exhaust make better spool time on this car?

We're thinking that the SPEED3/6 turbos are a great intermediate mod between the stock turbo and an aftermarket setup. They should be good for just under 300whp (compared to ~210whp stock), and are now becoming plentiful as SPEED3/6 folk are upgrading their stock stuff. If you place a want ad on one of the many SPEED3/6 forums, I'd bet that you'll easily find a stock turbo that you can swap in. The only thing is that we've never done this before personally, so we don't know what kind of hurdles one might run into during the swap.

A less restrictive exhaust system would absolutely help this turbo spool faster as it improves the pressure ratio across the turbine wheel. But the problem with the CX7 isn't so much the boost threshold. The reason I say this is because *typically* turbo lag increases with turbo size relative to the engine. So the smaller the turbo, generally the more responsive it is. In the case of the CX7, the Mazda engineers eliminated almost all the turbo lag, at the cost of top-end power. You can un-do this "design feature" by installing one of the SPEED3/6 turbos, but you will get slightly more lag, but much more top-end power.

IMHO, what we (cp-e) need to do is come up with a swap kit for you guys. In other words, you guys source a used SPEED3/6 turbo, and we supply all the parts necessary to make it work in the CX7. If the CX7 market shows the need for more performance parts, then we'll make stuff like that a reality. (rockon)


Jordan

 

[otnielarencibia]

I'm up for it!!

 

[jestermsp]

already getting the turbo!! lol

 

[cx7pos]

Jordon,

When will we see the Standback on the CX-7. even without a base map. I am assuming the ECU wiring from the MS3 to the CX-7 being pretty similar, if not the same. And I NEED to get my hands on a fuel/ignition solution soon.

 

[Rick's CX-7]

Any updates on this?

 

[Osidecaliguy]

NEED ANSWERS NEED ANSWERS. Anyone have an update?!?!?(shocked)

 

[greengoblin]

Saw this on the CP-E website. Looks like fun. Anyone running it yet?

http://www.cp-e.com/2103.html

 

[CX-7owner]

(stoned)is the PnP one available yet?

 

[CajunRacer]

Ok folks...not the response you might want but I did just have the Standback engine management system installed and I love it. Jordan took me out for a few test runs and showed me how to tweak the stats and man did that thing fly. I wasn't sure what sort of power I would really feel but I was definately not dissapointed. Thanks CP-E, you guys rock. They really hooked me up and showed me what to do with this thing...I can't wait to get a onboard wide band controller and really tweak this thing out. I wasn't so sure about the wire in process but it came out awesome and they gave me a by-pass just to be on the safe side so there is no worries of complications. If anyone lives near their show I highly recommend checking it out they have a very neat approach to things and do a hell of a job. I know this sounds like a plug but it really isn't; I have had many cars throughout the years and done many modifications and I can honestly say I wish I had met these guys years ago. I say if you guys are waiting on the PNP system...why bother this thing is sweet. When they figure out how to dyno the AWD version I have offered to be a guiena pig. If you have any questions please let me know. I am now running a stock BOV with the Cat back and Quick Pipe from CP-E and an ETS 4.5" TMIC and a K&N air filter and have plenty of power to my CX-7!