Question about a turbo upgrade?

MSP626

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2003 Mazdaspeed Protege
I had a friend show me this, I just want to get everyone's input on this. Im new to the whole turbo setup. My MSP is the first turbo i've ever owned, so i really don't know much about them...but thanks to you guys, that is changing lol but anyway. Does anyone know if this kit is a piece or is it a decent one? Would it be worth buying or not? I just wanted to get yalls opinion about this. Thanks, your opinion is greatly appreciated.

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(1) Hybrid Turbo Charger:

-.57 compressor wheel trim mapped for low & high boost setups
-Oil fitting gaskets & mounting studs included
-Capable of producing over 450 horsepower
-Wet float bearings & properly balanced
-3" inlet diameter with a 2" outlet
-.50 A/R compressor housing
-.63 A/R turbine housing
-1/8 NPT oil inlet
-T3/T4 hybrid


(1) Front Mount Intercooler:
Large design cools down the turbocharged air efficiently
Strong TIG welds will support high PSI levels
Lightweight aluminum racing intercooler
Extra thick core provides ample cooling
2.5" cold outlet & 2.5" hot inlet
Less then 2% pressure drop


(1) Intercooler Piping Kit:
Lightweight yet strong aluminum piping
May necessitate light modification to fit
(16) stainless steel worm gear clamps
(2) 2.5 90 degree silicone couplers
(6) 2.5 straight silicone couplers
(2) 90 degree 2.5 bends
(2) 60 degree 2.5 bends
(2) 45 degree 2.5 bends
(2) straight 2.5 pipes


(1) Turbo Oil Line Install Package:
T fittings will fit almost any motor & still use factory oil pressure sending unit
Necessary fittings and clamps for a complete installation
18 inch 5/8 high temperature 550psi oil return line
Premium gaskets & hardware for the turbocharger
77 inch straight high strength oil feed line
Strong "T" fitting to hook up to block
Superior quality lasts a lifetime
Retails for $229 in magazines
High quality oil feed fittings
High quality turbo oil drain
Brand new turbo install kit
36 inch angle oil fee line


(1) Aluminum Battery Box Relocation Kit:
Full aluminum construction
Relocation cables, straps, hardware
Frees up lots of engine bay room
Better weight distribution for vehicle handling


(1) Boost Controller:
Can be setup to adjust boost PSI on the fly
Can be adjusted for any PSI level desired
Control your boost with a precise click
Includes complete install kit
Anodized aluminum finish
CNC machined design


(1) Blow Off Valve:
Protects turbo by venting when shifting and/or reducing throttle
Performance design produces a powerful & aggressive sound
Quality design will not leak under high boost conditions
Flanges installed at user discretion
Includes complete install kit


(2) Slim Cooling Fan:
Fan can be used to cool: A/C condenser, oil or transmission cooler, mounting on an intercooler to prevent heat soak, or cooling a a2w radiator
Slim design provides excellent engine bay clearance
Includes the mounting tabs for a easy zip tie install
Reversible design can either pull or push air
Versatility of a push/pull reversible fan
Superior flow of a curved-blade design
Creates additional aftermarket cooling
1.25" thick outside perimeter
2.50" thick inside perimeter


(1) Electronic Turbo Timer:
Ensures a proper cool down for your turbocharged car every time
Includes pigtail wiring and extra wiring for ease of installation
Important to preventing premature turbo wear and failure
Mounted inside the vehicle for on the fly adjustments
Precisely calculates the cool down period for the motor
Auto mode feature creates a hassle-free operation
Increases turbocharger's operating lifespan
Bright Easy to read LED Digital Display
Failure to reduce the temperature of the turbo could result in "coking" of oil inside the turbo
Coking is the baking of oil, turning it into a grimy substance


(1) Fuel Pressure Regulator:
Great to setup fuel pressure for boosted engines
Includes complete install kit
Precision pressure gauge
Fully adjustable


(1) Catch Can:
Stops excess oil from blowing to the intake manifold
Ensures better mileage & better performance
Removes oil vapors from breather line
Show like high quality polish
Includes complete install kit


(1) Billet Aluminum High Flow Fuel Filter:
CNC machined T6-6061 billet aluminum construction
High flow capacity for demanding fuel systems
Strong brackets for easy mounting
High pressure fuel fittings
Anodized show like finish
Filter can be cleaned
6an sized fittings
Removable filter


(1) 35mm Wastegate:
Protect the turbo system from over boosting by venting surges
Includes complete install kit featuring gaskets and flanges
Strong construction provides years of reliable service
Anodized show like finish
2 bolt flange style


(1) 10 Meters Heat Wrap:
Heat powers the turbochargers turbine inlet. Keep the heat inside the exhaust pipes
Heat kills the turbochargers compressor inlet. Keep the heat out of the cold piping.
Control additional engine bay heat and prevent overheating.
Keep intercooled air cooled.
Made of very high temp fiberglass.


(1) Stainless Downpipe:
2.5" Inlet
Waterjet cut 5 bolt flange.
Mandrel bent stainless steel
Beautiful TIG welds


(1) Radiator Hose Sleeving Kit:
Stainless braiding makes rubber radiator hoses up to 5x stronger
Makes engine bay look of show car quality
Strong construction provides years of reliability
Anodized ends for the authentic race like finish


(1) High Flow Intake Filter:
Protect the turbo system from debris
Instant HP adder
Extreme high flow
3" inlet perfectly matching the turbocharger inlet


(1) High Flow Breather Cap:
Extreme high flow
Keeps crankcase ventilation clean for emissions
Works in conjunction with the catch can to keep inside of turbo piping oil free


(1) Wastegate Positioning Adapter:
Allows adjustability for wastegate placement.
Laser cut flanges.
Mandrel bent stainless steel.
Strong construction provides years of reliable service
Beautiful TIG welds
2 bolt flange style


(1) Wastegate Dump Tube:
Allows wastegate exhaust gases to cleanly exit the engine bay.
Laser cut flanges.
Mandrel bent stainless steel.
Strong construction provides years of reliable service
Beautiful TIG welds
2 bolt flange style


(1) Coolant Sensor Bung
Monitor the water temperature via this sensor relocation
Easy solution to run aftermarket coolant sensor
Provides more precise readings then the stock location
Features 2 installation clamps for an easy add on
38mm ends fits most OEM coolant hoses
Strong Aluminum construction


(1) Non-divided T3 Flange
Water jet cut for precision flow
Mild steel for easy welding to an adapter pipe or direct to stock manifold
 
I dont think you would need that, you have a turbo and related parts. I think if you would do the standard upgrades you will be better off.
 
What standard upgrades? i have 90K miles on my MSP, about how long to the tubo's last?
 
A ballbearing turbo like the one on the MSP, can last the life of the vehicle if treated like a princess... They don't wear the same as conventional bearings and are not succeptible to all of the same oiling issues.

Unless you are shooting for a much larger horsepower gain, a turbo is not what you need to replace, unless yours is wrecked by something injested into it.
 
Please stay away from this ebay kit, especially if your not sure what your buying. Its only going to cause problems and aggravation later on. Just do some bolt ons and a good tune, and I am sure you will be happy with the power of your first turbocharged Mazda.

The gt25 is such a nice turbo, I do not know why everyone is so eager to get rid of it.
 
A ballbearing turbo like the one on the MSP, can last the life of the vehicle if treated like a princess... They don't wear the same as conventional bearings and are not succeptible to all of the same oiling issues.

Unless you are shooting for a much larger horsepower gain, a turbo is not what you need to replace, unless yours is wrecked by something injested into it.


What he said given the proper warm upand cool down processes. Obviously proper oil changes need to be done as well.
 
Your turbo should be fine, what are your goals with your car? Are you wanting more power, or ?? A FMIC, exhaust, and the basic stuff will help.
 
fmic, open up your exhaust, some type of ems you know standard stuff.

Exhuast will be my next step... I have over 2.5k worth of bolt on mods and still dont have a full exhaust. I know its sad but it was all done by the previous owner.

Now here is whats even sadder... A MSP has a 3" exhuast from j-pipe back with no cat or muffler(only cost him 150 bucks at a local exhuast shop) is quicker then mine tell about 80ish. He car is stock other then exhaust. I'm assuming my cats are holding my ass back.
 
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most def. ^ loving my cat delete.

Trust me, I'm thinking about having a local shop build me a 3inch j-pipe/s-pipe back exhaust but I need other things addressed first. From what I understand a full exhuast is the best bang for the buck and really wakes the MSP up!
 
Please stay away from this ebay kit, especially if your not sure what your buying. Its only going to cause problems and aggravation later on. Just do some bolt ons and a good tune, and I am sure you will be happy with the power of your first turbocharged Mazda.

The gt25 is such a nice turbo, I do not know why everyone is so eager to get rid of it.

+1

The t25 is a great turbo. Just make sure you get a turbo timer, and give it sufficient time to cool off. After 45 minutes of highway driving or so, my car cools down for 7-9 mins.

And you don't need all that, get a nice intercooler (turbolife or altered customs), a better exhaust, new vacuum lines.

A lot of that s*** looks bad anyway, stay away from no name generic crap.
 
wow, 7-9 mins? my hks timer gets to 3 or 4, and usually the city driving to get home after i get off the highway it takes it down to 1 min.
 
o yea. If you plan on modding it a lot, you should get your hands on some kind of engine management system. The two popular ones for our cars is the Split Second Air/Fuel Controller, and the Unichip. See which ones the tuners in your area can work with. I don't know where in Louisiana you're located, but I'd check around the forums for the controllers and ask around locally for some good tuners.
 
Not that I would be able to help you out if I knew where in Louisiana you lived anyway.

Never been there, but I'm imagining a lot of cows. Cows and cowboys.
 
I agree with everyone about not needing to replace the turbo. The T3/T4 is a very capable turbo but so is the stock GT25R. The stocker is more than plenty to blow the engine so don't waste your money upgrading the turbo or upping the boost until you at least:

1) open up the exhaust some more
2) get a better intercooler
3) get a good tune

And I wouldn't worry about the life of the stock turbo, most of them outlive the engines they once belonged to..
 

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