New MSP owner! Raleigh, NC
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Thanks for the replies guys. I may have some tech questions from time to time, but for now I'm just going through the car from nose to tail looking for anything that needs attention. The previous owner apparently had no idea how to do anything other than oil changes and tire rotations. He did keep the body pretty ding free though.
Anyway, I'm hoping to get back into auto-x soon now that I have the MSP. I did it for awhile many years ago when I was a single, college kid. I would like to get my wife out in the cones so she can learn to REALLY drive. She would probably like it!?!? (no)
Anyway, I'm hoping to get back into auto-x soon now that I have the MSP. I did it for awhile many years ago when I was a single, college kid. I would like to get my wife out in the cones so she can learn to REALLY drive. She would probably like it!?!? (no)
It also have a old skool hks blow off valve, ground wire kit, im not sure but one of the techs told me it have a aftermarket WGA, af and boost gauges. thats all i can think of off the top of my head. one thing i dont like is the exhuast, they took off the ms exhaust and put some cheap ass exhaust on it. the experience was ok i had to talk them down in price.
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Well, it could be a number of things, and pictures/videos would help a lot. If you can, take a video with a digi cam similar to this one that shows how all you vac. lines are plumbed as well as your FMIC/Intake pipes. It doesn't have to be a super, up-close look at everything, but more of an overview of how they set it up. You may have had a Dipshit Previous Owner that just hacked into vac. lines like my MSP was when I bought it.
Things to check:
All of your intercooler clamps to make sure they're tight!
Vacuum lines could be old or leaking. Vac. leaks are the most common cause of idle issues.
Run some seafoam through the intake and gas tank. This will take off most carbon buildup anywhere.
Check your spark plugs condition (gap should 0.030 to 0.032) and PCV valve for clogs.
Since you have a FMIC, then you probably have the MAF sensor relocated... If it's not relocated, then relocate it
BTW, do you have a combo vac./boost guage? If so, what is your vac. reading at idle? What is you AF reading at idle?
Also, in this video I am shooting my vacuum manifold I made that is placed inline on the brake booster line. This made a good improvement in my BOV and WGA performance.
Search this forum over and over again. There is a lot of good information here. Sorry for the long read, but I think we can fix this and those dumbasses at Millenium should have addressed these issues before you left the lot.
Things to check:
All of your intercooler clamps to make sure they're tight!
Vacuum lines could be old or leaking. Vac. leaks are the most common cause of idle issues.
Run some seafoam through the intake and gas tank. This will take off most carbon buildup anywhere.
Check your spark plugs condition (gap should 0.030 to 0.032) and PCV valve for clogs.
Since you have a FMIC, then you probably have the MAF sensor relocated... If it's not relocated, then relocate it
BTW, do you have a combo vac./boost guage? If so, what is your vac. reading at idle? What is you AF reading at idle?
Also, in this video I am shooting my vacuum manifold I made that is placed inline on the brake booster line. This made a good improvement in my BOV and WGA performance.
Search this forum over and over again. There is a lot of good information here. Sorry for the long read, but I think we can fix this and those dumbasses at Millenium should have addressed these issues before you left the lot.
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Welcome to the boards,
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123676839
Spread the word, FMIC GB, 5 people left to get the price. Corksport FTW.
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123676839
Spread the word, FMIC GB, 5 people left to get the price. Corksport FTW.
Yep, that MAF needs to be relocated. I see a number of things that could be improved on your vac. lines as well. Do an advanced search (in just this forum) for "MAF relocation" and "air manifold". This will show you how to relocate the MAF to the charge side of the turbo and and tap into the brake booster line for all your vac. line needs. Also, check out this website too:
http://www.carolinamazdas.com/forums2/index.php
There is a guy on there named Drew (aka WolfpackMSP) that I have been meaning to get together with for awhile. He lives in Hillsborough and drives a silver MSP. Maybe we can all get together and fix your idle issues?
HTH!
B
http://www.carolinamazdas.com/forums2/index.php
There is a guy on there named Drew (aka WolfpackMSP) that I have been meaning to get together with for awhile. He lives in Hillsborough and drives a silver MSP. Maybe we can all get together and fix your idle issues?
HTH!
B
