NEEWB MSP turbo help!

[RogerdodgerMSP]

for those of you who have flashed the pcm when did you guys get it done? and did you notice a change after?

 

[BOOSTR]

I picked up my car in late May 03 and wanted to take it back almost immediately due to the non-flashed driveability issues. Mazda released the flash back in Oct 03 and that is when mine was done. I was satisified with the results of the flash.

The reflash is not 100% perfect but it makes a tremendous difference imo. There are times when the hesitation will pop up but its nowhere near as frequent or severe as being unflashed.

 

[RogerdodgerMSP]

ok thanks for clarifying that. do you think that since the flash was 7 years ago would it still have the same effects to this date?

 

[RogerdodgerMSP]

another thing is that even tho i will get the flash will i still have hesitation with my stock smic? hey BOOSTR did you have the stock smic when you got the flash? because i heard that those badboys headsoak pretty bad and thats another cause for the lag? please let me know, because i dont have enough money for a fmic so if its gonna continue with the lag i might as well not flash it and be disappointed. (headshake)

 

[BOOSTR]

Yes I had the stock smic when flashed. I didn't ditch it until 05 when I picked up a CustomMSP smic.

Just out of curiosity have you pulled the sparkplugs to check the condition and gap?

 

[RogerdodgerMSP]

i will be doing a tune up today, i also had a question about that, im not sure how long ago the plugs were changed and also the oil. what kind of oil would you recommend? and how many quarts does it use, as well as what kind of spark plugs? thanks im such a newb at this hah ohhh and im not sure what kind of gas the previous owner was putting in it but yesterday i filled it with premium,

 

[RogerdodgerMSP]

will this set up work for the msp?

http://cgi.ebay.com/DIY-8PC-3-INTERCOOLER-PIPING-MAZDA-RX7-RX8-MX6-PROTEGE-/270514445519?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/INTERCOOLER-MIATA-MX6-MX5-626-RX7-FC3S-PROTEGE-MX3-RX8-/380153399097?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_100

 

[theEZV]

if you're going the diy way, look at this thread.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123759220

 

[BOOSTR]

i will be doing a tune up today, i also had a question about that, im not sure how long ago the plugs were changed and also the oil. what kind of oil would you recommend? and how many quarts does it use, as well as what kind of spark plugs? thanks im such a newb at this hah ohhh and im not sure what kind of gas the previous owner was putting in it but yesterday i filled it with premium,

Get some NGK plugs. Gap specs are 0.028 - 0.031. I use V powers stock no. 4291. Pick up a new PCV also. And check the air filter and replace it if needed.

Oil capacity is 3.5 qts. Synthetic 10W30 is what I have always used.

 

[RogerdodgerMSP]

Get some NGK plugs. Gap specs are 0.028 - 0.031. I use V powers stock no. 4291. Pick up a new PCV also. And check the air filter and replace it if needed.

Oil capacity is 3.5 qts. Synthetic 10W30 is what I have always used.

thanks bro i will look into that today after work, but hey the ngk plugs and the v power are different?

anything else i should look at since the msp was sitting around for quite a while?

 

[RogerdodgerMSP]

if you're going the diy way, look at this thread.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123759220

thanks thats great help. (headbang)

 

[RogerdodgerMSP]

do you guys recommend and brand from pepboys as far as spark plugs go? im on a low budget and i just want a decent tune up, just oil change, filter, and plugs but dont have much money, what should i get

 

[Wagonbacker9]

I'd put money on bad plugs... seriously.

Advanced auto parts carries NGK... ZFR6F-11

 

[RogerdodgerMSP]

there are no advance auto parts in the san diego are where i live.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

then shop around.

I'm running someone else's equivalent (NO idea who's.. don't care) of them in my car now, and I'll be switching back to the NGKs next change.

 

[RogerdodgerMSP]

http://sparkplugs.com/results_app.asp?productTypeID=1&AAIA=1416822

should i get the

"NGK V-power spark plug 4291 ZFR6F-11 .044" $2.89 "

from that site?

 

[Wagonbacker9]

sure.

you can go with copper (burn up fast) or platnium (burn a little longer, but don't seem to get along with our cars as well).

DO NOT GET IRIDIUM.

Also, be sure you gap them between .028-.032"

The factory .044 gap will run like dog s*** after about a week.

 

[RogerdodgerMSP]

so i should go with copper then, and how to i exactly gap them?

 

[Spiced MSP]

you can get a gap tool from autozone for like a buck or something like that. It's just a matter of tapping on the plug until the gap is within the specifed range with the gap tool.

 

[RogerdodgerMSP]

so the gap size should be between .028 and .031?