cheap, effective mods...

[grcuadros]

what are some good, relatively cheap mods i can do. right now i just have a turbo timer, boost gauge, mbc, and fmic. i plan on getting a custom shift boot, short shifter, and an AFC in the coming months. im looking for some small mods, below $200 or so that make a good difference in driveability and such. any suggestions? thanks.

[MSP #167]

motor mounts are a good idea to get, also downpipe

[warrier04]

motor mounts are a good idea to get, also downpipe

good call.

front and motor mounts combined are about 130. (take into account that the rear mounts is an absolute bitch to install, so maybe factor in cost to put in).

a catless dp can be had for 100-200 dollars, catted from around 225 - 400.

when you get the ss, get the shifter bushings (kartboy) and some redline mt-90 tranny fluid.

[MazdaSpeed0020]

when you get the ss, get the shifter bushings (kartboy) and some redline mt-90 tranny fluid.

Is that tranny fluid synthetic? Whats the big deal about it? I need change the tranny fluid so this might be another thing I can do soon.

Matt

[warrier04]

Is that tranny fluid synthetic? Whats the big deal about it? I need change the tranny fluid so this might be another thing I can do soon.

Matt

it's not a day-and-night change, but it does help - and yes, it's synthetic.

[MazdaSpeed0020]

it's not a day-and-night change, but it does help - and yes, it's synthetic.

Where would be the best place to pick this stuff up because I have not seen it at any of my local auto part stores.

Matt

[hazeXban]

I thought I read that this tranny fluid isn't good for our synchros...

Or I could just be acting like a noob...

[peepsalot]

mt-90 works for me, about 10k with it in so far.

[warrier04]

Where would be the best place to pick this stuff up because I have not seen it at any of my local auto part stores.

Matt

i actually just did a google search, and went with the cheapest site. it's not too hard. any decent car parts site should do.


mt-90 works for me, about 10k with it in so far.

same here. you might get a faint whine from the tranny, but it's nothing to be worried about.

[MazdaSpeed0020]

Has anyone else had any problems with the MT-90? Would people suggest going with this tranny fluid or another kind? Im going to be changing mine out today and just wanna get some input.

Matt

[Swerny]

GM Synchromesh Friction Modified.

[MazdaSpeed0020]

I went to every auto parts store here in my town, and went to a specialty shop and no one has the MT-90. Anyone have any links as to where I could pick some up?

Matt

[warrier04]

I went to every auto parts store here in my town, and went to a specialty shop and no one has the MT-90. Anyone have any links as to where I could pick some up?

Matt

http://www.soloperformance.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=22&productID=859

http://www.paragon-products.com/product_p/rl_transfluid.htm

http://redlineoil.carshopinc.com/product_info.php/products_id/45590/50304

i guess just check out those sites and see what they do about shipping .. just to give you the lowest overall price.

i think to fully replace the fluid that you have now, you should pick up 3 bottles.

[jeffmsp]

what are your plans for the car?

if you want to keep things in your current HP range you may just want to ditch your cats(about $50 to have a testpipe made), if your looking for 220-250hp a 2.5" Downpipe is a must and if you have bigger plans you will need 3"+. either way, you are gonna get good bang for the performance.

[slug420]

will you see any gains from just an aftermarket downpipe? (assuming by downpipe you mean a downpipe, like what corksport is releasing J and S)

I might get one if it would be noticable but I like the stock sound of the msp and the look of the stock muffler so I dont want to do a whole exhaust system

[ca_deal1]

You are better of get a custom downpipe, its after the S pipe all the way to muffler, I got my done $380 with Magaflow Cat, without cat you can get it for about 300.
I feel a lot of power after the downpipe!!!

[slug420]

so you are not talking about a downpipe then but rather a s-pipe and midpipe? just missing the J and catback?

[SpeedBeaver]

How much boost are you planning to run? cuz I have a solution for +2psi for a cheap 3-5$ that a fellow french canadian cane up with.

[ca_deal1]

so you are not talking about a downpipe then but rather a s-pipe and midpipe? just missing the J and catback?

I am talking about S-pipe back, that means J, Mid, Cat and Catback.

[Swerny]

A midpipe like the Apex (replaces the J pipe and cat section) is an excellent mod.

[peepsalot]

Remove vtcs, port and polish your intake manifold, bypass coolant going to the throttle body, remove weatherstripping from hood, I know there are some other freebies I can't think of right now. You could try porting your exhaust manifold and maybe wrapping it, although I haven't tried either. I'm too scared I'l crack the thing, but some people have done it.

[TX Speed Demon]

will you see any gains from just an aftermarket downpipe? (assuming by downpipe you mean a downpipe, like what corksport is releasing J and S)

I might get one if it would be noticable but I like the stock sound of the msp and the look of the stock muffler so I dont want to do a whole exhaust system

Then you want the catless Apex downpipe. J-pipe and midpipe combo and bolts right up to the stock cat back so you can keep your resonator and muffler. There is no difference in sound levels outside the car, and to me it sounds quiter inside. It also will smooth out your powerband and give you much better top end. For me this was the best performance mod I got. I bought mine used for $200.

grcuadros: You could also get a Perrin SRI for $200. Without the upgraded exhaust you won't notice any gains, but your car will sound really good.

I built up in this order:
1 - FMIC
2 - SRI
3 - Exhaust
4 - MBC at 8-9 psi

I would strongly recommend the exhaust as your next mod. Aside from raising the boost from 5 to 9 psi, the exhaust definetly had the biggist impact.

[OrngSpd03]

How much boost are you planning to run? cuz I have a solution for +2psi for a cheap 3-5$ that a fellow french canadian cane up with.

I got about 2psi out of it. Just a paint in the ass to get it hooked without dropping it 500 times. But it was a good mod for 4 bucks.

sssshhhh....Don't tell anyone but its just a Spring

[goku4658]

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