MZ3 vs. the MSP

[sl0wthe0ry]

I just had a question as to why the mazda 3 2.3's are running high 15's lows 16's as opposed to MSP's low 15's high 14's. when theres only a 10hp at the crank difference. i understand there are alot of restrictions on this car?

 

[Mazda3ofKent]

I just had a question as to why the mazda 3 2.3's are running high 15's lows 16's as opposed to MSP's low 15's high 14's. when theres only a 10hp at the crank difference. i understand there are alot of restrictions on this car?

LSD and weigh issues is my guess

 

[sl0wthe0ry]

well there is really only 200lb weight difference but im sure the lsd helps. just not that much. i bet its that damn gearing issue. i mean, the aussie mz3 runs like a 15.2 stock.

 

[kicker22705]

how much does the mazda3 put down to the wheels? the mazdaspeed consistently puts down b/t 150-160whp. 170bhp is underrating the mazdaspeed protege.

 

[Velocifero]

the lsd isnt that benificial when dragging, helps on curves and stuff, we break our diffs when we dragg on them, unless you weld them a little strength.

 

[goldwing2000]

The 3 is putting about 145 to the wheels with a MTX.
15hp and 200lbs can make a big difference on a drag strip. The LSD doesn't hurt, either.

What's the final drive ratio on the MSP? The 3 has a 4.11.

 

[Captain KRM P5]

don't forget torque. torque numbers and curves will be different between an N/A and turbo car.

 

[FrigginGLI]

Check the specs , there is no weight difference. Actually a 2.3 sedan weighs LESS than the msp. LSD and it puts more hp and tq to the wheels is why its faster in the 1/4.

s & SP23 MT
4 door - 2,762 lbs
5 Door - 2,826


MSP - 2,843 lbs