I'm workin on lending my car to Marcy Motorsport for measurements on the exhaust/header/intake. I'm sure if we support them enough, they'll have the proper tools for our 3s to make some good power.Currently the car is equipped with the following parts:
Marcy Motorsport Hi-Flo Air Intake ($159)
Marcy Motorsport Cam Adjustment Tool Kit ($99)
Marcy Motorsport 200 Series Cams ($519)
Marcy Motorsport Progressive Valve Springs and Titanium Retainers ($299)
Marcy Motorsport Prototype Race Header w/2.5" Flex pipe($450 est.)
Marcy Motorsport Balance Shaft Delete Kit ($30)
Focus Central 2-Piece UDP ($129)
Borla 2.5" Cat-Back ($449)
Autolite 104 Plugs gapped to .065" ($8)
Mobil 1 0W-30 Synthetic ($26)
Total parts cost to add 50whp with bolt-ons: $2168
2K3 MSP said:If you want 200 WHP, you'll need a new motor. LOL...Seriously, look around here for the guys with the Protege's that are N/A. I'm sure almost every one of them would say not to waste your money. Wait for a turbo kit...
Here is a start Venome is comeing out w/t 400 module for the 3 some time next year, but at the moment your i dont thinks its possible to get 200hp N/A and not void the warrenty (RTM)Renisis said:My thing is that I don't want to completly void my warranty, but would like to have some punch in my car... To jump up to 200hp @ the crank (neglecting %power loss) how much easier would that be ,and would it even be worth it?
Da 6 said:lightly spray and remove when going in for sevice is the only way to not void the warenty
He's talking about a 50 shot of nitrous oxide (spray).uwtriguy said:Can someone please explain what will void my warranty if the guys at the Mazda shop see under the hood. I haven't done anything yet but I am going to beging to tune my MAZDA 3 2.3 Firt car I'm trying this with. Yes yes I know... NEWBIE!!!! I just don't want to void out things. What was meant by lightly spray and remove?
Thanks everyone.