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SpeedAdiction20
04-18-2008, 05:08 PM
After getting my list of some mods that I want to put into my new msp over the summer and then realized that there is a good chance i will be able to buy all the parts but wasn't sure how much it would cost to get them all installed.. i know that each garage or i dont know if mazda dealerships would install aftermarket parts, but anyways, I show my list and if anyone that has gotten these installed just give any estimate, no matter how broad they might think each part to cost, or how many hours for each piece it would be a big help for my to get an idea of a general price. (I intend on getting all of these installed at the same time so hopefully it will cut back on the total time for everything)

CostomMSP SMIC, WeaponR Hard pipe kit, Injen Air Intake, Corksport front/rear mounts(if i can find them eventually), Split Second Air/Fuel Controller, Vibrant 3" turboback exhaust w/downpipe, Kartboy shifter Bushings, JoeP z MBC, Forge Motarsport BPV, Megan Racing Boost Gauge+Air/fuel gauge, Autometer Dual Pod Pillar, (then at some point in there the HID fog kit from protophile hopefully, but those i can do on my own.)

Any help/suggestions would be helpful, no matter how different prices might be.(dunno)

dragonballspeed
04-18-2008, 05:35 PM
Honestly, do all of the work yourself. You will feel a lot more accomplished once it's finished and not feel like you just got raped. Just think $65-$85/hr and about 20-30 hrs depending who you take it to.

mazdaspeedwerx
04-18-2008, 05:40 PM
none of that is hard to install except for the rear motor mount. look in the how to section. I started off knowing nothing about anything, now I am installing a new turbo manifold and some other things. its just nuts and bolts nothing more

mikeski
04-18-2008, 07:06 PM
yea, all are fairly easy to do yourself besides the mounts, the rear is the worst.

SpeedAdiction20
04-18-2008, 08:09 PM
ok nice thanks guys, and i know that the mounts are supose to take around 2hours or something like that, thats no big deal, the other stuff like like the smic, hoses, maybe the exhaust(we'll see) and the other things didnt seem too bad, might give those a shot, only thing i can think of other than the mounts are the electronics getting them from wherever they monitor to the cabin (ive installed all new speakers+newwires/subamp/deck, but thats a little different) but that gives me a good idea so far about where to go

mazdaspeedwerx
04-19-2008, 11:52 AM
the front takes about 15 min if that. I keep looking at my rear mm sitting in a box wondering if I will ever install it

ForceFed
04-19-2008, 11:58 AM
the front takes about 15 min if that. I keep looking at my rear mm sitting in a box wondering if I will ever install itPuss....Its not that damn hard.
Just the one nut on the wiring harness is the hardest part...Once its off..you will NEVER put it back....Just to save yourself some future cussing at Mazda Engineers.

Them bastards.

mikeski
04-19-2008, 12:49 PM
i hear the intake mani needs to come off to install the rear.

AusOrion
04-19-2008, 06:22 PM
i hear the intake mani needs to come off to install the rear.

Taking the intake manifold off will give you more room to work in to get the rear mount. The rear mount can be changed by only removing the air intake and battery.

However, it would save a lot blood, sweat and tears if you had a dealship change it for you.