What exhaust setup sounds best on Mazda 3i sport?

[xDJ DUBx]

Not anyone in here posting has.

EDIT: Ninja'd, yea, what wagon said.

 

[thejeans]

I really wanna believe that with stock #'s on an MS3 of 263hp and 272 ft lbs tq that somebody out there has hit the 300hp threshold.

they have...

but thats not the topic on this thread, save that for another time and place... (im trying to be nice and help you from getting even more flamed)

 

[8.5MS3]

I'm not even close to 300whp and non of us here have broke that number lol

oh u wait (glare)

highest hp ms3 is at 475whp at the moment

 

[Wagonbacker9]

oh u wait (glare)

highest hp ms3 is at 475whp at the moment

wait... I did someone crack the ECU? I thought the wall was around 400. PM me!

 

[8.5MS3]

wait... I did someone crack the ECU? I thought the wall was around 400. PM me!

lol

 

[CivicKilla]

Ok, now I call bulls***. 3s are a bit more reactive to mods than a protege, no way in hell you got 30whp off of an intake, header and vtcs removal.

no I did more than that with my car... I was gonna make a Frankenstein turbo set up so i started to build up my motor.

Ractive SRI
OBX 4-1 Header
Custom 2.25" exhaust with a high flow cat
Ractive muffler
JE Pistons
K1 Rods and Crankshaft
Unorthodox Racing Pulley Kit
APR head kit
Mazdaspeed Cam kit from SR Motorsports
and a few other mods.

 

[xDJ DUBx]

Ok, thats more like it. I was about to say, who are you trying to fool??

 

[CivicKilla]

But my whole thing is thats what i would do with my 3.... but even on my protege i started with a SRi

 

[Wagonbacker9]

wait you have a forged engine, and instead of spending the money to boost that and keep the 3 and a DD you're going to make them both bolt-on cars?

BUT WHY!? I'm so confused.

 

[GoFast]

that is a crap load of work and money for 29hp....

 

[Wagonbacker9]

that is a crap load of work and money for 29hp....

it looks like a boost-ready build to me..... depending on the compression ratio. thats why I'm so damn confused!

 

[xDJ DUBx]

Like Carl said, everyone is looking at cost/benefit.

2k for 30whp n/a or 2k for towards turbo for 50whp+

It's just simple fact that you're gonna get more horsepower for less in the end by going FI

 

[not yellow]

no I did more than that with my car... I was gonna make a Frankenstein turbo set up so i started to build up my motor.

Ractive SRI
OBX 4-1 Header
Custom 2.25" exhaust with a high flow cat
Ractive muffler
JE Pistons
K1 Rods and Crankshaft
Unorthodox Racing Pulley Kit
APR head kit
Mazdaspeed Cam kit from SR Motorsports
and a few other mods.

i just can't understand how you know so much about cars, yet seemingly know so little....?

 

[CivicKilla]

I neva had it dynoed after the ported and polished intake mani, pistons, crack, and rods. i assuming its more so i short changed my car to be sure i didnt get the heckling. LOL

My friend used to own a Mazda Shop in Long Island, even tho he mainly did RX-7's he did great on my Protege.

 

[8.5MS3]

i just can't understand how you know so much about cars, yet seemingly know so little....?

who says he put that stuff in.

raceroots is selling a 380whp rx8 for 28k mod list is rediculous and i kno nothing about rotarys. but if i bought it i can flaunt it

 

[Wagonbacker9]

I'm all about built not bought, but if I had it, I'd buy that 8.. lol

regardless... that mod list looks funny to me..

 

[8.5MS3]

I'm all about built not bought, but if I had it, I'd buy that 8.. lol

regardless... that mod list looks funny to me..

Power:

8psi: 338 whp
14psi: 386 whp

Mod List:

Top Mount T4 Dual Ball Bearing Turbo
Cold Air Intake
9 Inch AEM Dryflow Filter
Large Front Mount Intercooler
Cooling fan Control Kit
Interceptor-X
Igniton Upgrade
Motor Mounts
Exhaust Manifold
Downpipe
Fuel Pump
Upgraded Injectors
Moroso Spark Plug Wires
Air Seperator Tank
Polished Oil Catch Can
Polished Washer Reservoir
Aeroquip SS Lines
Larger Radiator Hoses
Throttle Body Bypass Mod
Greddy Oil Filter Relocation Kit
Prosport Blue Oil Filter Adapter Plate
Prosport Polished Water Adapter
Battery Relocation kit
HKS SQV BOV
Optima Red Top Battery
Unorthodox Ultra SS Pulley Set
Greddy Profec B Spec II Boost Controller
Greddy Turbo Timer
Kill Switch
Polished ECU Cover
Rotor Shaped Oil Cap
High-Performance Gaskets
Drivers Side Oil Cooler Fan Kit
High Performance High Capacity Oil Pan
GTSPEC Air Diversion Panel
GTSPEC Front Strut Bar
GTSPEC Rear Trunk Cage
GTSPEC Rear Tie Brace
GTSPEC Rear Lateral Brace
GTSPEC 4 Point Mid Brace
GTSPEC 6-Point Front Underbody Brace
Agency Power Mid-Pipe
Agency Power Cat-back Exhaust System
Agency Power 32mm Front Bar
Agency Power 19mm Rear Bar
Agency Power Front End-Links
Agency Power Rear End-Links
Axial Flow Short Shifter
Fiberglass Heat Wrap
Clutch Pedal Bracket
Tein Hood Dampers
VIS Racing Carbon Fiber Vented Hood
Mazdaspeed Front Bumper
Mazdaspeed Side Skirts
Mazdaspeed Rear Under Spoiler
Mazdaspeed Rear Wing Spoiler
Prosport Premium Boost Gauge
Prosport Premium Oil Tempature Gauge
Prosport Premium Oil Pressure Gauge
Prosport Premium Water Tempature Gauge
Prosport Premium Voltemeter Gauge
Prosport Premium Air Fuel Ratio Gauge
Racing Beat Gauge Holder
Custom Center Gauge Dash Panel
Syncro Saver
Megan Racing Coilovers
Racing Brake Open Slotted 4-Piston Big Brake Kit
Racing Brake Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Racing Brake ET900's
Two Piece Open Slotted Rear Rotors
Hawk HP Plus Rear Brake Pads
Buddy Club Racing Spec Condenser
Buddy Club 17 x 9 QF Wheels +28 Offset Color Gunmetal
Buddy Club Forged Lightweight Lug Nuts

 

[CivicKilla]

its not that I know little. When I ask you guys questions, I play the background and act as if I know nothing cause I can always learn more. and if i come on here with the attitude some of you have. I'll be so full of my own knowledge that I might miss something that I wasnt aware of.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

i meant the mod list from his protege.

its not that I know little. When I ask you guys questions, I play the background and act as if I know nothing cause I can always learn more. and if i come on here with the attitude some of you have. I'll be so full of my own knowledge that I might miss something that I wasnt aware of.

this is going to get you heckled more than anything.... show us where you're starting from and ask the question you actually want answered... otherwise everyone just gets frustrated.

my gf does the same damn thing... and she has the answer I'm supposed to give planned out too. trust me, its just as annoying when she does it too. especially when I don't give the right answer! LOL

 

[thejeans]

Like Carl said, everyone is looking at cost/benefit.

2k for 30whp n/a or 2k for towards turbo for 50whp+

It's just simple fact that you're gonna get more horsepower for less in the end by going FI

but you also have to weigh the whole "reliability" issue too...

i know for me, i wanted a little extra zooom-zoom in the 3, but since its my only car right now i couldnt afford to risk boosting it and have the motor pop... for me it made more sense to just add some bolt ons to add a little more zoom-zoom...