Just got my MSP, a few questions though

[Kraven Morehead]

Hey there, this is my first post,
but im happy to say i finally got this damn car.
Im supposed to get the flash done this thursday, but the pepole at the dealership didnt have a clue as to what i was talking about.
Im not ready for a boost controller yet, but is this the CAI i need to get? it seems to fit without having to move anything around
http://speedoptions.com/articles/3425/

also could you guys/girls let me know all the lingo? like a know
CAI=cold air intake
MBC=boost controller
BOV=blow off valve
not sure what BPV ...
also, is there a really easy hook up turbo timer that you guys reccomend? i should get one of those, as i keep forgetting to let this thing run before i shut down.
thanks in advance!

Kraven-

 

[falkofire]

BPV=bypass valve...and u can buy a turbo timer jst about anywhere.....pm spoolinmp3...or check out their website.....www.spool-turbo.com for more info

 

[jrodhotrod]

(hi) Welcome to the board!

A lot of people have the Injen and I am sure you'll be very satisfied with it. Spool Turbo and Ion Performance also offer cold air intakes. See this:

AIR INTAKE
An upgraded intake allows air to flow more freely to the intake manifold. More air is allowed into the engine, which in theory increases your power. It has been shown that the stock airbox in the MSP is surprisingly adequate, but small gains can be had by upgrading the intake. Plus, a nice intake looks much better than the stock airbox, and will earn you extra points at a show. You're car will be louder, and the gobble from the BPV will be more noticable when an intake is installed.

Injen Cold Air Intake: www.injen.com (Part # RD-6066), $203.22 from www.adventon.com
Spool Cold Air Intake: http://www.spool-turbo.com/mspcoldair.html $150 (sale price)
ION Cold Air Intake: Ph#: 403-615-7269, Email: info@ionperformance.com
K&N Panel Air Filter: Replaces the stock air filter only with a more breathable filter. Does not replace the entire intake. www.jegs.com (Part #599-33-2134)

from the sticky thread that has lots of useful aftermarket information in it: http://www.protege5.com/vbb230/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29646

BPV=bypass valve. It re-circulates the air back into the intake system as opposed to venting it to atmosphere. The Mazdaspeed has a bypass valve. That's why some people who have replaced theirs with a BOV get stalling.

All the turbo timers are pretty much going to be the same to hook up, just depending on what features it has you'll be tapping different wires. It's not too difficult and there are a couple of good tutorials floating around. It just depends on what features you want. I went with the HKS type 1 myself. None of the companies offer a harness for our car so you have to splice all the wires yourself, but it's not that big of a deal.

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