Turbo Kits

[monsta]

Did you dyno it? What's the typical gain on the 2.3L with headers and where are those gains at in the RPM range?

 

[AIMWO4]

If/when I get the $$, I'm putting in the turbo. I don't plan to drag race, I would just like to have that boost when passing. I may try to put my own kit together. I just need some $$ and time. I have a manual tranny... I wouldn't do this if I had an auto, as I have had bad experiences with that in the past.

 

[MD5]

If/when I get the $$, I'm putting in the turbo. I don't plan to drag race, I would just like to have that boost when passing.

I just want to have ZoomZoomX2!

 

[madeye moody]

i just installed a Thunder header on my 5 tonight. its designed for the 3 but it bolts right up! the tranny is pretty much identical to whats in the 3. i'm thinking of adding a trans cooler but i don't want to screw with my warranty too much on this car. I/H/E and springs might be as far as i go.

from what i've seen, mazda3 catbacks will with a bit of modification fit the 5. i am going to try it as soon as i get my hands on one.

Do it! An improved Tranny cooler will not void your warranty and in fact will only help prolong the life.

I personally couldn't stand the ATX so I bought the 5 spd manual Touring.

I'm set now, all I need is a set of improved shocks, bigger antisway bar and intake header and exhaust.

 

[Captain KRM P5]

here are pics of the header. powerband is smoother especially up top. feels much stronger in the higher RPMS.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3392818#post3392818

honestly, it did nothing for exhaust note. most people will be happy to hear that but i was hoping for some more snarl.

i too wanted the manual transmission but there were none to be had between maine and california and none in the production pipeline. they gave me a good deal on the 07 AT GT and i took it. do i miss the five speed? yeah, but the amenities of the GT sort of make up for it.

 

[AIMWO4]

I waited months to get a 5-speed. The one they got in, had been damaged in shipping. That made my wait longer. I wanted the Stellar Green Silver, too. Not many options avail. w/ a 5-speed though. I put on my own rear bumper guard and added an auto-dimming rear-view mirror w/ compass.