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    Anyone Running A Supercharger???

    there may not be a kit, but 2.0 turbo is very obtainable. if you have the knowledge you can boost anything.
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    Mazda 3 timing belt

    i have never had a cx-7 engine seize up due to failed VVT actautor. the only ones i've delt with the check ball sticks and the actuator drains of oil.
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    Trip Counter - Color Change?

    word of advice, new cluster is 1300ish, plus it will have to reprogrammed in, so an hour of dealership labour.
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    Fogs?

    ok quick run down, and i am sure i a forgetting some stuff. you will need fogs, new switch harness (some have some don't) if harness isn't there you will need to add fuses into both the fuse pannel and the PJB.
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    Fogs?

    yes. but there is much more involved than just adding the lights.
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    Mazda 3 timing belt

    then go back to the dealership they obviously didn't fix the issue. or maybe try a different dealership as the one you went to doesn't seem to be up to par. just my .02 cents man. i've only ever had to do chains on on 2.3L and it had retarded mileage on it. to rusty chops, the tensioners are...
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    Mazda 3 timing belt

    if its loose, and this isn't the first time its happened. i would replace the tensioner, as well as the guides possiably. how do you know its loose and its not something else you are hearing?
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    Manual transmission clitch

    release clutch pedal, depress clutch pedal try again. forward gears are constant mesh helical cut, reverse is a straight cut gear, has to be lined up to go in
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    Spoiler fitment

    it doesn't. completly different body lines and attachment points. i've installed many of both, your better off to get a speed 3 spoiler and the upper hatch trim from an 07+ to delete the third brake light, as the spoiler will have the third in it
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    2nd to 3rd gear shifting problems?

    first, the installation of a short shifter would not help. go back to the dealership and tell them whats going on. was it like this as soon as you got the car back?
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    Loud a/c compressor?

    i've changed a few compressor clutches due to noise, it can almost sound like a top end noise when they get really bad.
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    mazda 3 Revving problem

    sounds like you are having a throttle issue, now without testing its impossiable to say but my primary suspects would be either the tps (integeral unit with the throttle body) or it could be the potentiometer in the peddle position switch
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    Canadian Mazda3 owners with corrosion issues, join us here!

    if its within 5 years there is a perferation warrenty. i have gotten both mine and my girlfriends fixed for free. mind you i don't get dicked around by any bulls*** as i'm a mazda tech. but all rust repairs not caused by collision, etc. should be covered under warrenty, especially in the wheel...
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    Noise in Clutch Pedal Assembly

    head to the dealership if its noisey they should replace it under warrenty
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    Bump when shifting to 2nd gear

    i woudln't say its normal, as its not. but its very common with these transmissions.
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    Engine swap Question Help me guys!!!

    ford engine doesn't have variable vlave timing, balance shaft, and some other mazda characteristics, i've only dissasembled one for 2.3 and it was a while ago so there are many things i am forgetting. whats the reason for the swap if you don't mind me asking
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    a/c problem

    the only way to accurately check the amount of 134a in the system is to fully drain/recover the system. are there no idling by laws in your area i can get a ticket here for anything over 5 min of idling
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    k&n air filter - how do you like yours? any problems?

    first, there is no break in period for cars anymore, thats a thing of the past. second k&n filters are s***, as a matter of fact any filter that you have to oil isn't good for the MAF.
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    Mazda3 hatch w/ 16in wheels

    none gt models of the sport came with 16in. not just in canada, in the states aswell
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    engine question from the new guy

    wow. you need to research this more. esentially you can turbo any engine. read the book maximum boost, you don't seem to understand whats required to go forced induction. a wealth of knowledge on this subject will help you significantly. to answer your question though. yes you can and what you...
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