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Old July-16th-2002 | 05:03 PM
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Question $2700 to spend on my

my P5...what should i get....look at my sig for my current mods

this is what i'm thinking of getting

http://www.srmotorsports.com/protege.htm

MazdaSpeed exhaust camshaft

MazdaSpeed exhaust camshaft . This cam adds up to 10 HP to the 2.0L motor. This Mazda cam has increased lift and also in duration .

Part Number PR-12153
$169

Mazda Intake camshaft

Intake camshaft . Increased lift and also in duration . This intake camshaft adds up to 12 HP to the 2.0L motor .

one of my questions is do i need the springs too?
can i still add a turbo system later?
can my ECU handle it?
Old July-16th-2002 | 05:55 PM
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go for it! dress up your engine some too dude!, hell, if you arent planning on getting a turbo soon, get a header, and beef up your internals while at it
Old July-16th-2002 | 06:41 PM
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If it were me, I'd try and save up another $500 or so for a turbo kit, it's going to be the most noticible power gain for ~~$3k. Then later on you could worry about the cams... but then again, installation and accessories from a turbo kit can add up
Old July-16th-2002 | 09:42 PM
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If I were you I'd get a kick *** sound system, you could get a great one with less than 1500$...but what can I say?, I'm a car audio *****.

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Old July-16th-2002 | 10:24 PM
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Wow... must be nice to have all that money!!! Go for the exhaust. Gives the car more attitude!!!

damn you!! I'm jealous now!! can't wait until next meet to see your ride!
Old July-16th-2002 | 11:09 PM
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Like funkdaddysmack said, spend a bit more and get the Corky Bell's turbo system when it comes out. Money well spent.
Old July-16th-2002 | 11:53 PM
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Originally posted by Sledgehammer
Like funkdaddysmack said, spend a bit more and get the Corky Bell's turbo system when it comes out. Money well spent.
ya thats what i think i'll do....should have enough money for it by x-mas

if my calculations are right the kit will cost $4193cdn and another 1200 for shipping and handling and installation
Old July-16th-2002 | 11:57 PM
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Originally posted by JAC
If I were you I'd get a kick *** sound system, you could get a great one with less than 1500$...but what can I say?, I'm a car audio *****.

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already got a decent one look at my sig \/
Old July-16th-2002 | 11:59 PM
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Originally posted by 4u2zoom
Wow... must be nice to have all that money!!! Go for the exhaust. Gives the car more attitude!!!

damn you!! I'm jealous now!! can't wait until next meet to see your ride!
don't forget i'm single and i live at home still.......soon as i move out i'll be as poor as everybody else, thats why i'm getting all my toys now LOL

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Old July-17th-2002 | 03:05 AM
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Don't get the exhaust... since you'll want to change it later if you get the turbo......

If you don't wanna get the turbo, then get the cams, exhaust and a header and some nice wheels.
Old July-17th-2002 | 04:34 AM
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Originally posted by JAC
If I were you I'd get a kick *** sound system, you could get a great one with less than 1500$...but what can I say?, I'm a car audio *****.
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hehe, me too.

get the turbo.
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