New job = Mods ---Help!

[Andrewsmc]

Well im getting a new job that is badass for a person my age(money wise) and im stoked, i will be installing filtration systems for hostitals and such, my boss is a family friend and knows i will work my ass off for him and so i will be making good money... therfore i have compiled a list of some mods i have been daydreaming about and am hoping to become a reality in 5-7 weeks, and was wondering if anyone had any other ideas for the products i have already listed, *HINT* I dont really like the guages I want digi so if someone could give me a Link to get some better ones it would be greatly appreciated (or even an AF one that is not a guage and just the little box type i can mount right behind my steering wheel would be cool.) whatever you all think is best, Give me ideas/suggestions :). THANKS!

1st. Cold air from AEM - $250
http://mazda3online.web.aplus.net/index.php?cPath=21_32_168http

2nd. BOV - $180-$220
http://mazda3online.web.aplus.net/index.php?cPath=21_32_172

3rd. 2 Guages Boost/AF and 2 guage pillar - $250-$300
http://mazda3online.web.aplus.net/index.php?cPath=21_32_177
--- http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/sale/SpeedHut/Gauges/Gauge_Faceplates/part/Mazdaspeed_Protege_Replica (down at bottom)

4th. Vibrant Exhaust - $750-800.00
http://mazda3online.web.aplus.net/index.php?cPath=21_32_166

5th. Strut Bars up to $100 http://vibrantperformance.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1024_1039&products_id=311&osCsid=32ab40ad1854f78e92e4618073c15584

Total as of now is $1770.00 MAX +$100-$200 for some installation possibly
Take out of 5 paychecks $5500.00(min) $7000.00(max) - $1770.00 = $3730.00 Left (worst case Scenario) 5 weeks and several hours of labor and it will be satisfing! Zoom-Zoom!

FUCKING EXCITED!


--- Stock sub and amp comming today i think! - $100

Thanks!

[exNeon]

the authorized vendors on the forums are great.
i would recommend you go with a hardpipes/bov setup that some sell as a package.
you can likely find a used intake for cheaper in the for sale section
i would also recommend you wait until you can get it all at once and see if you can work a combo type deal with one of the vendors.

[210_ZOOM]

check out *********************** JDMSam got some great prices. Do you have any mods right now? Look for a FMIC w/ bov setup. Get the unichip tuned by Sam. Talk to him and he can hook you up.

[Andrewsmc]

check out *********************** JDMSam got some great prices. Do you have any mods right now? Look for a FMIC w/ bov setup. Get the unichip tuned by Sam. Talk to him and he can hook you up.

Thanks man, you have been alot of help!!

[jeffmsp]

buy a QTP electronic cutout and go faster for teh cheap and doesnt add more weight. the af gauge is pointless unless you have a wideband air fuel setup. The mazda 626 intake manifold swap is a great 20WHP bolt in that isnt too hard to install. With the cutout and the manifold you would be substancially faster than stock even at stock boost levels and could get it all done for maybe half of what you are looking to spend. Spend the rest at the bar laughing about all the cars you beat.

[Wbriggs19061]

buy a QTP electronic cutout and go faster for teh cheap and doesnt add more weight. the af gauge is pointless unless you have a wideband air fuel setup. The mazda 626 intake manifold swap is a great 20WHP bolt in that isnt too hard to install. With the cutout and the manifold you would be substancially faster than stock even at stock boost levels and could get it all done for maybe half of what you are looking to spend. Spend the rest at the bar laughing about all the cars you beat.

x2 for wideband..i got a autometer a/f and yes its pointless..

[Andrewsmc]

thanks for the info, what would be a useful guage to place there instead?

[Blake]

The AEM wideband would be a great gauge for that spot, or an AEM TRU-BOOST boost controller (best bang for the buck IMO). If you need anything, anything at all shoot me a PM and ill see what kinda prices I can get for you.

[Andrewsmc]

The AEM wideband would be a great gauge for that spot, or an AEM TRU-BOOST boost controller (best bang for the buck IMO). If you need anything, anything at all shoot me a PM and ill see what kinda prices I can get for you.

What is this "wideband" totaly lost sorry. :( please explain

[Blake]

What is this "wideband" totaly lost sorry. :( please explain
Wideband is both a NarrowBand and Wideband setup. Shows you your Air/Fuel Ratio in a Number Format. Stioch, Rich, Lean. It will show it all. Its great to have especially if you will be tuning your ride.