Xmas time
- Thread starter thegage
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well i dont want to tell you how to mod your car cause ill have you spending thousands lol
but what would you like to get from your mods?
maybe some speed?
or some blow off sounds?
maybe want to make the temp in the engine bay drop some by adding a fmic
its what you want to do. so tell us so we can help you.
but what would you like to get from your mods?
maybe some speed?
or some blow off sounds?
maybe want to make the temp in the engine bay drop some by adding a fmic
its what you want to do. so tell us so we can help you.
ok well i hate to break it to you but your going to have to have some motor work done (forged rods, pistons) before you can up the boost.
id suggest a cold air intake first and a do it your self inter cooler.
the car isnt set up for high boost.
you basically have a regular protege with a turbo kit lol mazda didnt build this car to good in the motor dep.
id suggest a cold air intake first and a do it your self inter cooler.
the car isnt set up for high boost.
you basically have a regular protege with a turbo kit lol mazda didnt build this car to good in the motor dep.
hornsfan10609
Certified Mazda Tech
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- 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege x2
13psi on stock injectors and block? What are you using for fuel management/tuning?
man im begging you to turn the boost to 7psi before you blow it up.
you need to research what you BOUGHT and read a little man cause if not your in for a headache.
and i bet its your daily driver car too?
check out these: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/show...-Mazdaspeed-Protege-Aftermarket-Parts-Listing
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/show...mods-for-a-daily-driven-MSP-quot-Guide-Thread
im just trying to help you out.
if i was you id ask if the car was on these forums, and get his username can find alot out about the car this way.
id call the guy you got the car from and ask if its got a forged motor in it. ask if he built it if he dont know you basically have 2 options if its not forged. #1 turn boost to 7psi and keep it at that till you build your motor. #2 tear into the fsde motor and look at your pistons and rods (take some pics) so we can tell you if its been forged or not.
you need to research what you BOUGHT and read a little man cause if not your in for a headache.
and i bet its your daily driver car too?
check out these: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/show...-Mazdaspeed-Protege-Aftermarket-Parts-Listing
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/show...mods-for-a-daily-driven-MSP-quot-Guide-Thread
im just trying to help you out.
if i was you id ask if the car was on these forums, and get his username can find alot out about the car this way.
id call the guy you got the car from and ask if its got a forged motor in it. ask if he built it if he dont know you basically have 2 options if its not forged. #1 turn boost to 7psi and keep it at that till you build your motor. #2 tear into the fsde motor and look at your pistons and rods (take some pics) so we can tell you if its been forged or not.
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i didnt say anything about the turbo man.
im not worried about your turbo.
im worried your a kid thats bought his first turbod car and is racing it having fun we all do it time to time
but im MORE worried about your MOTOR and the stock msp motor can only hold 7psi and 10psi full bolt ons (id stay at 7psi till forged)
i just dont want you to have spent all your money buying the car and not have any to repare it when you destroy the motor if its not forged like i did with my msp. but mine blew up at 7psi so see where running 13 psi on stock motor isnt to smart. its a ticking time bomb your driving.
im not worried about your turbo.
im worried your a kid thats bought his first turbod car and is racing it having fun we all do it time to time
but im MORE worried about your MOTOR and the stock msp motor can only hold 7psi and 10psi full bolt ons (id stay at 7psi till forged)
i just dont want you to have spent all your money buying the car and not have any to repare it when you destroy the motor if its not forged like i did with my msp. but mine blew up at 7psi so see where running 13 psi on stock motor isnt to smart. its a ticking time bomb your driving.
Spiced MSP
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- 2016 Peterbilt 579
first off, if you have the stock side mounted intercooler, the intercooler itself will heatsoak very quickly because of the placement and size, not the turbo. The stock intercooler is mounted right beside the radiator. You won't know if you have a built motor unless you do a slight teardown. As far as mods go, it depends on how much power you are looking for. Any bolt ons will do wonders on this car along with suspension upgrades. Although, I do agree with turning the boost down to play it safe until you have supporting mods and tuning and maybe confirmation on said mods that you have already. On any turbocharged platform the first mod should be an exhaust, not an intercooler. Especially since you already have an intake. But anyway, maybe some aftermarket motor mounts if you don't have them already. Hopefully that 13 psi is not a bad wastegate actuator unless......the car is using a unichip with that "built in 13 psi spike". I could go on and on about this car and Im pretty sure others can too. But you have to start somewhere. Just start off with basic bolt ons, TUNING, and maybe some suspension upgrades. You will be surprised at how basic mods will change how this car performs.
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