Mods to do first / performance
February-6th-2006 | 09:01 PM
#16
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 49
From: New York
well my friend, if you mean not in the community that you know about, thats one thing. But overall, i will have to say that is untrue...http://www.cardomain.com/ride/503974
February-6th-2006 | 09:22 PM
#18
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 49
From: New York
hahaha. Good deal. I saw that site a while ago and my jaw dropped. The work that guy has put in is amazing. I know i will probably ever do all that, but it does mean that there is a lot more out there than the turbo kits a lot of people talk about. I think doing that is a lot more fun too. Risky yes, but way more fun
February-7th-2006 | 05:11 PM
#20
The man behind the mask
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 11,572
From: Birmingham, AL
eh, I'm not impressed. Thats one of the worst looking turbo manifolds I've ever seen. and he also has no ACTUAL dyno numbers.
I'd prefer to stick to a traditonal turbo manifold, proven power and actual timeslips.
He put a lot of effort into the car and it's a good looker but I'd love to get a race against him for cash.
I'd prefer to stick to a traditonal turbo manifold, proven power and actual timeslips.
He put a lot of effort into the car and it's a good looker but I'd love to get a race against him for cash.
February-7th-2006 | 05:59 PM
#21
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 49
From: New York
speaking of turbo manifolds, ive been having trouble finding any good ones. Like i said before, im not really interested in any of the kits around. Does anyone know of any good turbo manifolds for the P5?
February-7th-2006 | 07:30 PM
#22
The man behind the mask
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 11,572
From: Birmingham, AL
www.hiboost.com he'll sell them seperatly.
February-7th-2006 | 07:47 PM
#23
Moderator/ Pocket Tuner
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 4,150
From: Tampa,Fl
Originally Posted by Roddimus Prime
eh, I'm not impressed. Thats one of the worst looking turbo manifolds I've ever seen. and he also has no ACTUAL dyno numbers.
I'd prefer to stick to a traditonal turbo manifold, proven power and actual timeslips.
He put a lot of effort into the car and it's a good looker but I'd love to get a race against him for cash.
I'd prefer to stick to a traditonal turbo manifold, proven power and actual timeslips.
He put a lot of effort into the car and it's a good looker but I'd love to get a race against him for cash.
I HOPE you mean the pinto.....this guy has SERIOUS work in this car...just a couple of pages of his build should impress you
February-8th-2006 | 10:09 AM
#25
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 234
From: "In a VAN...down by the RIVER!" (WV)
Originally Posted by Phantom Cruiser
LOL yes.
I've done a lot of the N/A stuff already: intake, cams, header, catless exhaust (yay for OK), plug wires, etc. However, my gains were not the same as my fOCUS friends got with the same mods. 20whp vs their 30-40whp. Still though, it DOES make a difference. I also have the MP3 ecu which supposedly is good for a couple of extra ponies. I still have not gotten around to doing another dyno (keep waiting for a "dyno day") to see what, if any, gains I got from that.
My original engine poofed at around 10k miles...got it warrantied through Mazda...but they never told me what the problem was. Screws loose, or rings not sealing properly, or oil starvation or what!!!???
These engines seem so fragile 
Still though, they are good looking (turn heads everywhere you go) and fun to drive cars.
I've done a lot of the N/A stuff already: intake, cams, header, catless exhaust (yay for OK), plug wires, etc. However, my gains were not the same as my fOCUS friends got with the same mods. 20whp vs their 30-40whp. Still though, it DOES make a difference. I also have the MP3 ecu which supposedly is good for a couple of extra ponies. I still have not gotten around to doing another dyno (keep waiting for a "dyno day") to see what, if any, gains I got from that.
My original engine poofed at around 10k miles...got it warrantied through Mazda...but they never told me what the problem was. Screws loose, or rings not sealing properly, or oil starvation or what!!!???
These engines seem so fragile Still though, they are good looking (turn heads everywhere you go) and fun to drive cars.
thread jack!
I just got a Mazdaspeed exhaust cam yesterday. Intall coming soon.
February-8th-2006 | 12:05 PM
#26
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Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 3,143
From: Ok City
Actually, I lied.
Here are the mods I would do (in no particular order):
Body kit, but don't paint it and make sure it flaps at 35mph
Every carbon fiber piece from DGM, I really mean it...I <3 carbon fiber pieces
19" or larger chrome blangs, with really tiny rubber band tires for extra style points
Stickers, I can't stress how important these are
Home styled interior pieces, anything that can be removed, paint it
Nitrous, a bottle in the backseat is teh awesomest for people who never drag race
"fakey" stick shift for automatics...whoaaaaa cool
Autozone gauges & superhuge TACH w/shift light (also good for non drag racers)
Well, that should get you started.
Here are the mods I would do (in no particular order):
Body kit, but don't paint it and make sure it flaps at 35mph
Every carbon fiber piece from DGM, I really mean it...I <3 carbon fiber pieces
19" or larger chrome blangs, with really tiny rubber band tires for extra style points
Stickers, I can't stress how important these are
Home styled interior pieces, anything that can be removed, paint it
Nitrous, a bottle in the backseat is teh awesomest for people who never drag race
"fakey" stick shift for automatics...whoaaaaa cool
Autozone gauges & superhuge TACH w/shift light (also good for non drag racers)
Well, that should get you started.
Last edited by Phantom Cruiser; February-8th-2006 at 12:21 PM.
February-8th-2006 | 12:14 PM
#27
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,186
From: Pittsburgh PA
Originally Posted by Phantom Cruiser
Actually, I lied.
Here are the mods I would do (in no particular order):
Body kit, but don't paint it and make sure it flaps at 35mph
Every carbon fiber piece from DGM, I really mean it...I <3 carbon fiber pieces
19" or larger chrome blangs, with really tiny rubber band tires for extra style points
Stickers, I can't stress how important these are
Home styled interior pieces, anything that can be removed, paint it
Nitrous, a bottle in the backseat is teh awesomest for people who never drag race
"fakey" stick shift for automatics...whoaaaaa cool
Autozone gauges & superhuge TACH w/shift light (also good for non drag racers)
Well, that should get you started.
Here are the mods I would do (in no particular order):
Body kit, but don't paint it and make sure it flaps at 35mph
Every carbon fiber piece from DGM, I really mean it...I <3 carbon fiber pieces
19" or larger chrome blangs, with really tiny rubber band tires for extra style points
Stickers, I can't stress how important these are
Home styled interior pieces, anything that can be removed, paint it
Nitrous, a bottle in the backseat is teh awesomest for people who never drag race
"fakey" stick shift for automatics...whoaaaaa cool
Autozone gauges & superhuge TACH w/shift light (also good for non drag racers)
Well, that should get you started.
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