Mazdaspeed3 Forced To Go Forged!!

[ms3guy22]

The problem: rebuilt turbo + 19psi (I forgot the boost was turned up that high)+ untuned + fmic + sri + tbe + cdfp + turbo manifold= holes in my block( even though a/f never went above 12.1)
The solution: PROTEGE GARAGE and MACON MOORE PERFOMANCE
SPEC 3+ clutch
New block-Mazda OEM
Crankshaft- Mazda OEM
Forged Rods-Pauter Rod set
Rod bearings- Mazda OEM
Piston kit -Arias piston 8:8
Head Gaskets- Mazda OEM
Engine Gaskets kit-Mazda OEM
Main Bearings- Mazda OEM
Thrust WasherMazda OEM
Head Stud Kit -ARP
Mainstuds -ARP
If the set up looks like somebody elses, well it is thanks: mrlilguy
The man putting things together. Notice how my car looks so outta place!!
http://www.badassfast.com/

The progress All parts are ordered, with some already here. I will post pics of all parts that come in. Also i'm using a local garage to but everything together for me Macon Moore Performance.
[b]The sights and sounds[b]
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u235/ms3guy22/th_carproject167.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/albums/u235/ms3guy22/?action=view&current=carproject167.flv)
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u235/ms3guy22/0428081527.jpg

[wisniaPl]

good luck :)

[ms3guy22]

Clutch and studs
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u235/ms3guy22/kyleshit038-1.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u235/ms3guy22/kyleshit033-1.jpg

[fishdonotbounce]

HAHA mustang mustang mustang viper mustang mustang MAZDASPEED3!

[ms3guy22]

Gaskets
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u235/ms3guy22/morerandomness087.jpg

pistons
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u235/ms3guy22/morerandomness086.jpg

[Vord]

How about a conversion to RWD? f' AWD. With the kind of cash you are droppin' on this, might as well grab a few more grand get a hell car and then add your unique touch. Any updates on how everything is going?

[Shane5425]

nice build.. yeah , just find a Totaled ms6 and convert it to awd... with that kind of money being thrown at it..

gl

[stockms3]

MAKE IT RWD and people will go WTF?

[lowpro35]

MAKE IT RWD and people will go WTF?

that would be a little wierd..... a drifting mazdaspeed 3.... eh i guess there is worse

[Vord]

that would be a little wierd..... a drifting mazdaspeed 3.... eh i guess there is worse

there is worse? how can RWD be worse? we can't really get a high performance AWD in our car. There is no point in putting that shitty haldex shit, we still will understeer, the car will still be a little handicapped and its heavier and expensive.

if we could switch it to RWD he will be golden.

I know haldex engineers said that the setup can be made to run a 50/50 all the time, but no one has done it and it is based off a distribution that I havent found.

anyways, its all wishful thinking.

[whitey4311]

I just dont get why people try to make more power in a FWD car? I cant imagine the car pulling any harder with torque steer. I mean there is some more HP to tap into for fun but at some point you cant use it much, right?

[dannyboy17]

I just dont get why people try to make more power in a FWD car? I cant imagine the car pulling any harder with torque steer. I mean there is some more HP to tap into for fun but at some point you cant use it much, right?

60mph+ rolls :)

[ms3guy22]

Look it was sell my aftermarket parts and buy a stock engine or keep my part buy a forged block for almost the same money. Please tell me what would you do.

[Vord]

ignore them. this thread is about your conversion, not why FWD is bad to mod.

[stockms3]

Ive never said FWD is bad to mod...........I just threw an idea of RWD cuz it would be pretty cool............I've seen insane FWD cars, if i had the money I would also build my engine!

Keep us updated!

[whitey4311]

I suppose the rolling mash of the peddle would be crazy but off the line would take some practice, lol.

I would love to hear how it turns out for you.

[lowpro35]

there is worse? how can RWD be worse? we can't really get a high performance AWD in our car. There is no point in putting that shitty haldex shit, we still will understeer, the car will still be a little handicapped and its heavier and expensive.

if we could switch it to RWD he will be golden.

I know haldex engineers said that the setup can be made to run a 50/50 all the time, but no one has done it and it is based off a distribution that I havent found.

anyways, its all wishful thinking.


i was saying there could be worse......meaning i've seen a lot worse (different) than a RWD MS3.... for example a 70's camaro with like 35 inch tires and some rediculous lift kit.......that was just ugly.

[Vord]

i was saying there could be worse......meaning i've seen a lot worse (different) than a RWD MS3.... for example a 70's camaro with like 35 inch tires and some rediculous lift kit.......that was just ugly.


I am sorry but saying worse (although not an incorrect comparison) implies a negative connotation. I think a more proper statement would be, what could be "better" than a RWD MS3. and the reason is that the most power restrictive part on the MS3 is the drivetrain. If get rid of that FWD, our potential is endless.

[mrlilguy157]

this is almost as cool as my thread :D

[ms3guy22]

so its been about 5 weeks since my last update, I can tell by the amount of bumps that nobody cares. Any who I'm having a crazy hard time trying to get ahold of a fresh block. That is the only thing i'm wating on, as a matter of fact.
If your wondering where iv'e been I had to go to LDAC for 5 weeks, that why i've been outta the loop.

[shane02pro5]

Good luck with your build...headwork?

I haven't seen anyone blowing gears yet. So hopefully the desire to turn it up should be okay for a little while;) after break-in.

[xboxlivemonkey]

Updates !!!

[J-Villa]

so its been about 5 weeks since my last update, I can tell by the amount of bumps that nobody cares. Any who I'm having a crazy hard time trying to get ahold of a fresh block. That is the only thing i'm wating on, as a matter of fact.
If your wondering where iv'e been I had to go to LDAC for 5 weeks, that why i've been outta the loop.

Keep us updated even if no one bumps. I want to see how this turns out.


BTW... there is a typo in your sig... e-head if you find it.

[shane02pro5]

gAUge

[ms3guy22]

So another update, still f!@#$%^ waiting on a block and crank. My goal was to be on the road before palerider especailly because my engine pop'd a month before his.. At this point i just want my freak'n car back!!! i'm thinking buy stock long block sell all mods, and trade the car in.

[shane02pro5]

I'm guessing you checked with Ken from PG on finding a block. He has alot of sources.

Don't quit... It will be worth it in the end!

[iBoost]

I'm guessing you checked with Ken from PG on finding a block. He has alot of sources.

Don't quit... It will be worth it in the end!

+1.

[ms3guy22]

rods came in while i was army school
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u235/ms3guy22/011.jpg
And a used head that has been bench tested
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u235/ms3guy22/010.jpg
If Ken could please provide a pic of the block that would be great. Almost complete!!!!!!!!