How to make the 2.3 faster?

[wolverine_man]

Hi everyone. I know most people will tell me that I should have gotten a Speed. I didn't want a car that requires premium fuel, gets worse fuel mileage, and I really don't like the wagons that much. So anyway, I previously owned a '93 Corrado VR-6 manual, and it did about a 6.3 sec 0-60. I always thought that car had a nice amount of pep and it was a joy to drive. Nothing like my mother's M3 but plenty good enough.

Currently, I have an '08 Mazda3 2.3 stick (about 7.8 sec 0-60). It's pretty good for what it is. It's my daily commuter and only vehicle. However, I was just wondering what kind of mods I'd have to do to attain about a one second faster 0-60. Is it possible to do this without adding a turbo (SRI, Exhaust, weight saving options, ECU chip, etc.)? Also, how much might we be talking here (I'm guessing quite a bit)?

Thanks

 

[FrancoNemo]

Hi everyone. I know most people will tell me that I should have gotten a Speed. I didn't want a car that requires premium fuel, gets worse fuel mileage, and I really don't like the wagons that much. So anyway, I previously owned a '93 Corrado VR-6 manual, and it did about a 6.3 sec 0-60. I always thought that car had a nice amount of pep and it was a joy to drive. Nothing like my mother's M3 but plenty good enough.

Currently, I have an '08 Mazda3 2.3 stick (about 7.8 sec 0-60). It's pretty good for what it is. It's my daily commuter and only vehicle. However, I was just wondering what kind of mods I'd have to do to attain about a one second faster 0-60. Is it possible to do this without adding a turbo (SRI, Exhaust, weight saving options, ECU chip, etc.)? Also, how much might we be talking here (I'm guessing quite a bit)?

Thanks

Intake.
Exhaust.
Spark Plugs.

that's wat i have so far but on a hatch..

 

[FrancoNemo]

btw post some pics!

 

[wolverine_man]

I will post some pics. I have been meaning to do this but I haven't quite cleaned it up really good in a while. I'd like to clay it next weekend. NGK plugs, huh? Which ones and do you think they make that much of a difference?

 

[FrancoNemo]

I will post some pics. I have been meaning to do this but I haven't quite cleaned it up really good in a while. I'd like to clay it next weekend. NGK plugs, huh? Which ones and do you think they make that much of a difference?

my bad! NGK iridiums they dont make much of a difference we had dat discussion on another thread i think its just better give ur car more of a spark and a better spark! if u got the 40 bucks do it! i feel a better spark also a lil bt of a better response

 

[wolverine_man]

Do you think you got about a second quicker with your set up?

 

[FrancoNemo]

well im doing 16.5 down the 1/4 hoping to do better next time!

 

[jeffmsp]

cosworth.

200+ flywheel hp.

search button and google are your friends.

 

[mazda32008]

no, you don't got to buy a speed to make it faster. Since our ECU's can be reflashed now you will gain a lot of power from basic bolt ons and basic things. BUT i am not sure if the 2.3 ECU can be reflashed I know that the 2.0 and the mazdaspeed ECU can even though they share the same engine. You can get a CAI, Header,Exhaust, Short Shifter (reduces quarter mile time) and u will love the feel of it, advance timing, TB ground. Find the stage 1,2,3 modification list on this forum and u'll get a approx price range and will prob have some more things listed. If you want to reduce weight....take the spare wheel out, gut the trunk, take the back seats out....i wouldn't do that though. You said its a daily car not a race car. All of that should have you around 200hp or so...including the ecu reflash.

 

[wolverine_man]

Aren't all Mazda3 headers (Vibrant, etc) for offroad (track) use only?

 

[Rotary_Powered]

get a turbo kit and then tune it to 87 octane, IF done well you'll get more power and good fuel economy on low grade fuel.

 

[Akaveli]

Intake, Headers, Exhaust like the others mentioned. Also, light weight pulleys, advance timing mod, ground the Throttle Body, Balance shaft delete, Intake manifold and compliment it with an aftermarket clutch and flywheel.

 

[mazda32008]

yea most say for off road only but that's so the company isn't liable for warranty or some s***. W/e deletes a cat i guess its illegal to use on streets but which cop will say "pop your hood i need to check your engine before i write this speeding ticket".

 

[mazda32008]

the slightest bolt ons make a big diff on our cars compared to others. I have thunder header, TWM SS, Fujita CAI, Advance timing, TB ground and its pretty quick and i have a 2.0 not a 2.3. So i think u will have a bit better results with yours.....recently raced a infinity q45 and beet it and i never got out of 4th. I was on its ass in 3rd and in 4th is when i passed it. It wasn't really a race there was a merge and the q45 was being a b****...any how try advance timing first u'll like it only prob is you might want to move up to 89 octane then.

 

[tsunami]

wait what...?? our ecu's can be flashed??? since when? unless i see proof of this i am pretty sure that its BS.

if you want your car to be faster you bought the wrong car. sorry man

if you want your car to feel better and give you a smile when you drive it i suggest doing a couple searches but i would recomend a nice intake and catback exhaust some lowering springs and a rear sway bar and new wheels and tires. your car will handle better/sound better and yes have a bit more power but bolt ons on this engine and most 4cyl for that matter are in reality pretty miniscule as far as power output goes.

 

[jeffmsp]

200+ flywheel horsepower n/a is not miniscule... look up cosworth...open wallet.. drive fast

 

[cridgit001]

What can i do to get 200 to the wheels without voiding my warrantee or putting on a turbo. I just got an 04 2.3 Hatch.

 

[cridgit001]

Also anyone heard of a site called, moda car auto accessories? Thanks

 

[cmedrive]

What can i do to get 200 to the wheels without voiding my warrantee or putting on a turbo. I just got an 04 2.3 Hatch.

nothing

 

[Falango]

nothing

Lol, so true.