Alejo_NIN
12-02-2006, 09:00 PM
Well, it all started when i was fixing a Mazda 626 '98 with a blown engine, i was toying with the idea of installing a MSP engine since it already was turbo charged. Well, i got bit, when i started comming into this forum and looking at all those gorgeous mazdaspeed's..i couldn't help but wonder how would it feel to drive one.
After 4 months of looking for one, i finally found it.
5 minutes from my house, a dealer had one in yellow. I couldn't believe it. I immediatly set up a drive test appointment and impatiently waited 3 days. Finally the weekend arrived and i test drove, the ride was bad ass, 5 hours laters it was in my drive...i couldn't sleep that day.
Then, first mods..gutted cats, removed muffler for a straight pipe and borrowed CAI from ghettobubba (andrew)...released the turkey...it was awesome, best feeling ever...then one day went to the track and ran a best time of 14.4 out of 6 passes. No one could believe it (see video here http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5117739257771021016&hl=en )
Found out it was a broken WGA, replaced and contributed with a how-to, found here: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123634567&highlight=how-to%3A+WGA i felt i needed to give back to this communty after all the help i've had received.
Next install after that, Boost gauge sold to me by Alfredo ( mp3) and gauge pod as a gift from miguel.
then, mid pipe, borrowed from andrew, paid for with an IC..
after that, replaced cracked manifold (thnx to ghettobubba),
purchased FS-ZE cams...against everyone saying they weren't any good..proved them wrong, and made people buy more cams actually (i know of 3 people that purchased them because of me...shit????!?!?)
then, removed VTCS, VICS and installed rear and front motor mount. (found out on a friends car that this could be accomplished thru the Throttle body (after removing it. found here: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123651947)
Found out removing VICS is not such a smart idea, but ...oh well.
Installed FMIC kit from another member in here (freebie) and two stage boost controller, then set the car at 10psi on high and 8 psi on low...car was running strong, taking on srt-4's like nothing.
then, car accident, totaled...end of story.
tragic ending for such a marbel of a car.
Never really got around installing the front lip of the car...i feel bad about it now...
is a black christmas, this is one to never forget..
You'll always be remembered!!!
i will post pics as soon as i have a chance...
for now, darkness..
After 4 months of looking for one, i finally found it.
5 minutes from my house, a dealer had one in yellow. I couldn't believe it. I immediatly set up a drive test appointment and impatiently waited 3 days. Finally the weekend arrived and i test drove, the ride was bad ass, 5 hours laters it was in my drive...i couldn't sleep that day.
Then, first mods..gutted cats, removed muffler for a straight pipe and borrowed CAI from ghettobubba (andrew)...released the turkey...it was awesome, best feeling ever...then one day went to the track and ran a best time of 14.4 out of 6 passes. No one could believe it (see video here http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5117739257771021016&hl=en )
Found out it was a broken WGA, replaced and contributed with a how-to, found here: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123634567&highlight=how-to%3A+WGA i felt i needed to give back to this communty after all the help i've had received.
Next install after that, Boost gauge sold to me by Alfredo ( mp3) and gauge pod as a gift from miguel.
then, mid pipe, borrowed from andrew, paid for with an IC..
after that, replaced cracked manifold (thnx to ghettobubba),
purchased FS-ZE cams...against everyone saying they weren't any good..proved them wrong, and made people buy more cams actually (i know of 3 people that purchased them because of me...shit????!?!?)
then, removed VTCS, VICS and installed rear and front motor mount. (found out on a friends car that this could be accomplished thru the Throttle body (after removing it. found here: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123651947)
Found out removing VICS is not such a smart idea, but ...oh well.
Installed FMIC kit from another member in here (freebie) and two stage boost controller, then set the car at 10psi on high and 8 psi on low...car was running strong, taking on srt-4's like nothing.
then, car accident, totaled...end of story.
tragic ending for such a marbel of a car.
Never really got around installing the front lip of the car...i feel bad about it now...
is a black christmas, this is one to never forget..
You'll always be remembered!!!
i will post pics as soon as i have a chance...
for now, darkness..