Turbo XS Stealthback

dronizm5

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2008 Black Mazdaspeed3
So I just purchased the turbo xs stealthback and I was just wondering if anyone out there has this setup and could give me some feedback on how they like it and if there was any problems with the setup thus far including install?
 
Yes, I have that setup and think it is great. Install of any dp on the MS3 is a b****. If you are not very handy with tools, have access to a good lift, have all the necessary extentions and wigglers to get into the tight places, you probably should have a good performance shop do it. If you are impatient or not careful, you can strip out the turbo studs or damage the oxygen sensors.

There are threads here on this. Believe, me, however, that if you take your time, read the how-to's carefully, have the right tools and equipment, or if you get a good shop to do it that knows what they are doing, the rewards are well worth it.

With CAI and the stealth back and one step colder plugs, my quarter mile times and 0-100 mph times have dropped dramatically. You will need to watch boost level and need either a boost gauge or Dash Hawk or an AP or some type of monitor, because there can be a tendency to run a couple pounds higher boost, or to get unacceptable boost creep. This might cause occasional fuel cut, but it has been very rare for me. You should notice that you spool up quicker, get on boost easier and maintain steady boost at max factory levels much easier.

The positive benefits, IMHO are most noticable in making the power band broader in that it seems to not only produce more peak power, but the power comes one earlier, fattening up the power curve, especially when under higher engine loads like out on the highway in 5th and 6th gear.

It does not raise your maximum power rpm. It does not extend the power curve out further to the right, past 5,500-6,000. The limitation there is the small turbo's thermal effeciency limits.

It does allow you to hear the turbo whine. Exhaust will be noticably louder. Some like that. I ended up putting a very effecient, high flow reso in the middle of the RP section to tame the drone and lower the volume.
 
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Okay thanks for the detailed response that really puts things into perspective for me. Next on the list is either a dash hawk or a cobb ap. I got a boost gauge and gauge pod coming in. I also have a turbosmart boost controller, but I am a bit hesitant to put that in yet until I become more familiar with regulating boost. But again thanks for the input hopefully more people respond. I just found out that the dp/rp is on back order from vivid racing so I might be waiting a while before I get it.
 
I basically agree with what MSMS3 has to say but I have to add my .02 cents on my experience with this set up. After installing my TurboXS stealthback I started getting boost cut/fuel cut especially in cold weather. I did get some backfire too but not excessive. You can remedy boost cut with map clamp/BCD, tune/AP, possibly a fuel pump upgrade too. It means spending more time and $$$ to keep your ECU from triggering it's programmed safety features. If I did this again I would get a tune. You will want a dashhawk to monitor your engine vitals as well. I didn't have any "smoking turbo" issue but some have experienced this problem after this install. You probably will have to use one of the 02 cheater fixes (diode fix or bung extender) to keep from throwing a CEL. The TurboXS has an extended bung so I went with the diode 02 cheater fix and had no CEL while I ran this set up. You will notice some fumes from running catless, some aren't bothered by this but I didn't like the smell, I like my windows down most of the time and I noticed fumes at idle. Everyone has their own personal experience with this so you will have to see an judge for yourself as to what your car will do. Doing this mod will change what your ECU is seeing and how it reacts, so be prepared to go the distance. Overall if your willing and ready to spend the time and money on all of the parts you may need to get your car to run correctly without any of the common issues with these parts you will like the new found power it has to offer...
 
What exactly is the diode cheater fix. I am not really familiar with it? Is there a site or any pictures you have that could illustrate the setup I really don't like CEL they piss me off.
 

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