future mods

[SlimMilkMan327]

hey, I have a black 2003.5 auto p5 (sigh) and I was wondering what you guys would suggest I should do for future mods for the best dollar amount

[Prodigy]

Supercharger (hump)

[SlimMilkMan327]

doesn't the (don't hold this against me moderators) womp supercharger cut off the airconditioning?

[Prodigy]

yes.
here's a solution since you live in Flordia.
Buy one of these and drive faster.

http://altura.speedera.net/ccimg.catalogcity.com/210000/214800/214862/Products/8830743.jpg


edit: reality speaking, I'd say a set of springs would be the best bang for your buck.
They'll make your car more fun to drive in the twisties..

[Lord_Zath]

What're you looking for? Performance? Appearance? Handling? Sex?

For performance, you can't really beat a header. I'd also recommend an underdrive pulley.

For appearance, most people say drop the car a couple inches.

For handling, stiffer suspensionz.

[SlimMilkMan327]

I have a header, an underdrive pulley? hmmm is that hard to install by yourself and is it really worth the price?

[akProtege5]

buy springs for your car

[Lord_Zath]

I have a header, an underdrive pulley? hmmm is that hard to install by yourself and is it really worth the price?

It's always good to have a 2nd person on hand to help w/the install. There are people who have done this themselves, though.

For about 150, yeah I think it's worth it. I "freed up" a good amount of power in the low-end, and some hp in the high-end. It works well w/the OBX because OBX gives you less in low-end and more in high-end. So it helps even it out.

Concerns people have about UDP's
1. Underdrive means less spin on accessory things - water pump, a/c, alternator. Water pump would be my major concern, but I drove it for 7 ours straight with no noticeable fluctuation in engine temp. A/C works fine still, and since I don't have a huge power-hungry audio setup, the alternator's fine.

2. The engine is harmonically balanced, and lightening one end of the crank will cause crankwalk. This is a problem in the older Miatas, and it's become a myth about the proteges. If you think about it, the other end of the crank is a flywheel, and people always buy lightened flywheels. So if they're lightening one end of the engine, aren't they helping cause crankwalk, too?

You'll need belts in addition to the Pulley. I got mine used, so I don't know what sizes to get, but if you search for underdrive pulley, you'll probably find out there. Unorthodox makes one that's very flashy; RR-Racing makes one that's black. I chose black since it still looks stock and I've still got a warranty :)

[SlimMilkMan327]

that's a good idea, I think I know what I'll be saving up for next