Turbo?!
October-12th-2007 | 05:44 PM
#32
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,332
From: Edmonton, Canada
I regret it everyday, haha!
Do the manual Mazdas have a higher market demand? Because when I bought my car 2 years ago, they were really pushing the auto. I actually decided to take it because they offered it to me at a lower price than the red P5 manual.
I guess the auto has a lower value, or at least a lower demand.
Do the manual Mazdas have a higher market demand? Because when I bought my car 2 years ago, they were really pushing the auto. I actually decided to take it because they offered it to me at a lower price than the red P5 manual.
I guess the auto has a lower value, or at least a lower demand.
October-12th-2007 | 05:51 PM
#33
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 188
From: Texas
i like my auto except for, when im in sport mode and the shifter doesnt change gears then the engine red lines and chugs and for some reason it doesnt change itself like i was told it should, so i have to yank the shifter really hard to change
...besides those times i like my auto, but Houston is one of the top 10 cities for worst traffic. i still debate on if my next car will be auto or manual just due to half hour of stop and go
...besides those times i like my auto, but Houston is one of the top 10 cities for worst traffic. i still debate on if my next car will be auto or manual just due to half hour of stop and go
October-12th-2007 | 07:43 PM
#34
Tech/How-To/Northeast Mod
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,517
From: Rochester, New York
i like my auto except for, when im in sport mode and the shifter doesnt change gears then the engine red lines and chugs and for some reason it doesnt change itself like i was told it should, so i have to yank the shifter really hard to change ...besides those times i like my auto, but Houston is one of the top 10 cities for worst traffic. i still debate on if my next car will be auto or manual just due to half hour of stop and go
...besides those times i like my auto, but Houston is one of the top 10 cities for worst traffic. i still debate on if my next car will be auto or manual just due to half hour of stop and go
October-12th-2007 | 07:46 PM
#35
Spam Czar!!
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,315
From: Cedar Falls, Iowa
I'm partial on the automatic. I know for a fact the P5 is a LOT more fun with a manual transmission but I really don't mind the automatic. The tiptronic feature makes it a lot better, cuz it gives you a little more control than normal autos.
The cons:
-a lot slower
-consumer more gas
-not turbo compatible
-higher maintenance
The pros:
-allows for a nice casual drive
-makes it easier for your girlfriend to give you head while driving (you know I'm right ..)
-should raise the value of your car
-it operates via the concept of "black magic" as no one really know how the hell it works so it makes it way cool!!
The cons:
-a lot slower
-consumer more gas
-not turbo compatible
-higher maintenance
The pros:
-allows for a nice casual drive
-makes it easier for your girlfriend to give you head while driving (you know I'm right ..)
-should raise the value of your car
-it operates via the concept of "black magic" as no one really know how the hell it works so it makes it way cool!!
October-12th-2007 | 08:08 PM
#36
Scooty Puff Sr.: The Doombringer
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 642
From: Lawrenceville, Ga
October-12th-2007 | 08:12 PM
#37
Scooty Puff Sr.: The Doombringer
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 642
From: Lawrenceville, Ga
Alright, back on track. Proof positive that the FS-DE is a relatively torquey motor given the correct tranny 
that's about 105+ torques (that's right: torques) right off the bat. Of course, that's with a few mods, but the general shape of the curve shouldn't change a whole lot.
that's about 105+ torques (that's right: torques) right off the bat. Of course, that's with a few mods, but the general shape of the curve shouldn't change a whole lot.
October-12th-2007 | 08:53 PM
#39
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 438
From: Southern Ontario
See guys this is exactly what's holding me back from going turbo. I have a 03 P5 with the same type of auto tranny as the 02.5 (sport tiptronic deal) and it's a pain in the *** for turbo applications.
The tranny will handle up to 7-8 psi. As long as you stay at or below ~180HP you'll be fine, but anything above that you're asking for trouble. One thing you would really want to do however is install an auxillary tranny cooler to allow for proper cooling caused by the additional stress the turbo is gonna put on it.
The tranny will handle up to 7-8 psi. As long as you stay at or below ~180HP you'll be fine, but anything above that you're asking for trouble. One thing you would really want to do however is install an auxillary tranny cooler to allow for proper cooling caused by the additional stress the turbo is gonna put on it.
Gees I see a future purchase......come here little turbo..lol
I'll swap my 5-speed for your auto but the GF must be part of the deal..
Last edited by Shasta; October-12th-2007 at 08:57 PM.
October-12th-2007 | 10:08 PM
#41
Spam Czar!!
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,315
From: Cedar Falls, Iowa
I'm kidding of course, but at the right price anything is possible
Once again I kid 
