what should i do with my money!!?

[Pbo]

alright so i've had my 06 speed6 for around 2 months and im starting to get tired of its lack of mods, i can smell "stock" everytime i get into it. i've got around $1500 to spend and i'm debating too many options. please give me some input on what you think would yelid the most power/ best performance.
......i was thinking hks bov, ETS top mount intercooler, CP-E reflash & tune as the main choice.and maybe a CAI for the hell of it .... any suggestions would really help. im obviously relatively new to the speed6 world so any of you guys out there with some experience help me outttt

 

[mazdaturbo80]

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[tunersteve]

In no particular order:

AWR rear motor mount - $80
Cold air intake (Fujita, used MS, CPE) - $300
Forge BPV - $155
SU test pipe - $130
Cobb Accessport - $695
TWM Stage 2 shifter & bushings - $200

You'll be running real nice after those mods. A little more than $1500 but you could easily take one of those smaller mods out and be just fine.

 

[coyfish]

Start with cheaper bolt ons like everything tunersteve posted. You should learn a little bit more before you purchase more epensive mods to make sure you dont waste your money.

As for the blow off valve. Mazdaspeeds dont work well with them. Get a bypass valve instead such as the forge bpv. You can look that stuff up using the search function.

 

[tunersteve]

I'd also suggest considering the dashhawk to replace one of those if you're interested in monitoring the vehicle.

If you drive the car a lot, the short shifter, shifter bushings, and motor mount will really improve the driveability of the car. You'll never realize how crappy the car feels stock until you try someone elses.

Like coyfish said, you'll run better with a BPV or BPV type setup. Forge, HKS with the fitting, etc. will work, but my philosophy is form over bling. Forge was the cheapest available from a reputable manufacturer and it gets the job done.

 

[speed6_dude]

(jacked) Sorry for the thread jack but i wanna hear more about this short shifter. The install, does it require a new shift knob, and who sales a good one!

 

[tunersteve]

(jacked) Sorry for the thread jack but i wanna hear more about this short shifter. The install, does it require a new shift knob, and who sales a good one!

(google) Search button is your friend!

Takes about an hour, no new shift knob, and TWM sells it. Don't thread jack anymore! (thumb)

Now, back on topic!

 

[speed6_dude]

Thanks and sorry once again!

 

[Pbo]

a motor mount was top priority before anything else, i actually just ordered AWR rear mount. and as for the TWM shifter and bushings, it seems you guys like 'em for a reason. i do drive the car alot so i think TWM setup will be a good mod that ill be adding real soon.
and as for the test pipe, tunersteve, i'm trying to keep the car as quiet as possible, if only they made an exhaust with a deep pitch similiar to the stock sound cruising under 2000 rpm, i love that sound
im gonna looks into the bypass valves also as you guys said bov arent as efficient

 

[tunersteve]

a motor mount was top priority before anything else, i actually just ordered AWR rear mount. and as for the TWM shifter and bushings, it seems you guys like 'em for a reason. i do drive the car alot so i think TWM setup will be a good mod that ill be adding real soon.
and as for the test pipe, tunersteve, i'm trying to keep the car as quiet as possible, if only they made an exhaust with a deep pitch similiar to the stock sound cruising under 2000 rpm, i love that sound
im gonna looks into the bypass valves also as you guys said bov arent as efficient

I installed the test pipe thinking it was going to make the car louder and you can't even tell a difference in sound. No drone either on the highway (took a trip from MI to SC with the pipe installed). If it does increase the sound, its not enough for me to notice it.

 

[coyfish]

Mine I thought got a little louder when you stepped on it. Had a different growl.

How hard is it to install the short shifter? People have said its a PITA. I really want one because the throw is killing me in the stop and go I do everyday to school. I also play a lot of tennis and my elbow kills me shifting on the way home. Also does the shifter require permanant work like sawing or is it removable ??

 

[tunersteve]

Mine I thought got a little louder when you stepped on it. Had a different growl.

How hard is it to install the short shifter? People have said its a PITA. I really want one because the throw is killing me in the stop and go I do everyday to school. I also play a lot of tennis and my elbow kills me shifting on the way home. Also does the shifter require permanant work like sawing or is it removable ??

Took me an hour to complete. You do drill one hole, but its nothing that will compromise the original shifter if you were to remove the TWM.

 

[coyfish]

Just 1 hole. I could live with that. No way a dealer will find that to void my warranty lol. Damn though an hour? Anything particularly difficult or are the instructions straight forward? What stage did you get?

 

[tunersteve]

Just 1 hole. I could live with that. No way a dealer will find that to void my warranty lol. Damn though an hour? Anything particularly difficult or are the instructions straight forward? What stage did you get?

All you really need to do is remove your center console. The instructions are very detailed and should be easy for anyone with little experience. Mine is the Stage 2 with bushings. If you install the shifter, the bushings should be a natural upgrade. Don't skimp out on the bushings. Trust me on that one.

 

[coyfish]

Thanks for the help appreciate it

 

[tunersteve]

Thanks for the help appreciate it

Not a problem. The Stage 2 lowered the shifter a little over an inch, but the throw is nicely reduced as well. I love being in 3rd-6th and shifting effortlessly. 1st and 2nd are nice, but once you get up, you can't even tell I shift it. It's a quick flick of the wrist to change gears.

 

[coyfish]

I really dont understand why these cars dont come with short shifters.

 

[coyfish]

Installed my short shifter. Took me 5 hours thanks to a stipped bolt that had to be hand sawed off and dumb instructions. Throw is nice but the bushings didnt really make things as crisp as i thought. 2nd gear still feels mushy.

 

[tunersteve]

Installed my short shifter. Took me 5 hours thanks to a stipped bolt that had to be hand sawed off and dumb instructions. Throw is nice but the bushings didnt really make things as crisp as i thought. 2nd gear still feels mushy.

Which bolt did you strip out? The car feels firmer, but not too firm. I went from a Kartboy shifter and bushings in a Protege to the TWM in the MS6 and I have to say I like the feel of the TWM much better.