what are some good, relatively cheap mods i can do. right now i just have a turbo timer, boost gauge, mbc, and fmic. i plan on getting a custom shift boot, short shifter, and an AFC in the coming months. im looking for some small mods, below $200 or so that make a good difference in driveability and such. any suggestions? thanks.
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Hookedup240 said:motor mounts are a good idea to get, also downpipe
good call.
front and motor mounts combined are about 130. (take into account that the rear mounts is an absolute b**** to install, so maybe factor in cost to put in).
a catless dp can be had for 100-200 dollars, catted from around 225 - 400.
when you get the ss, get the shifter bushings (kartboy) and some redline mt-90 tranny fluid.
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warrier04 said:when you get the ss, get the shifter bushings (kartboy) and some redline mt-90 tranny fluid.
Is that tranny fluid synthetic? Whats the big deal about it? I need change the tranny fluid so this might be another thing I can do soon.
Matt
MazdaSpeed0020 said:Is that tranny fluid synthetic? Whats the big deal about it? I need change the tranny fluid so this might be another thing I can do soon.
Matt
it's not a day-and-night change, but it does help - and yes, it's synthetic.
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warrier04 said:it's not a day-and-night change, but it does help - and yes, it's synthetic.
Where would be the best place to pick this stuff up because I have not seen it at any of my local auto part stores.
Matt
MazdaSpeed0020 said:Where would be the best place to pick this stuff up because I have not seen it at any of my local auto part stores.
Matt
i actually just did a google search, and went with the cheapest site. it's not too hard. any decent car parts site should do.
peepsalot said:mt-90 works for me, about 10k with it in so far.
same here. you might get a faint whine from the tranny, but it's nothing to be worried about.
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Has anyone else had any problems with the MT-90? Would people suggest going with this tranny fluid or another kind? Im going to be changing mine out today and just wanna get some input.
Matt
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I went to every auto parts store here in my town, and went to a specialty shop and no one has the MT-90. Anyone have any links as to where I could pick some up?
Matt
Matt
MazdaSpeed0020 said:I went to every auto parts store here in my town, and went to a specialty shop and no one has the MT-90. Anyone have any links as to where I could pick some up?
Matt
http://www.soloperformance.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=22&productID=859
http://www.paragon-products.com/product_p/rl_transfluid.htm
http://redlineoil.carshopinc.com/product_info.php/products_id/45590/50304
i guess just check out those sites and see what they do about shipping .. just to give you the lowest overall price.
i think to fully replace the fluid that you have now, you should pick up 3 bottles.
what are your plans for the car?
if you want to keep things in your current HP range you may just want to ditch your cats(about $50 to have a testpipe made), if your looking for 220-250hp a 2.5" Downpipe is a must and if you have bigger plans you will need 3"+. either way, you are gonna get good bang for the performance.
if you want to keep things in your current HP range you may just want to ditch your cats(about $50 to have a testpipe made), if your looking for 220-250hp a 2.5" Downpipe is a must and if you have bigger plans you will need 3"+. either way, you are gonna get good bang for the performance.
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will you see any gains from just an aftermarket downpipe? (assuming by downpipe you mean a downpipe, like what corksport is releasing J and S)
I might get one if it would be noticable but I like the stock sound of the msp and the look of the stock muffler so I dont want to do a whole exhaust system
I might get one if it would be noticable but I like the stock sound of the msp and the look of the stock muffler so I dont want to do a whole exhaust system
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How much boost are you planning to run? cuz I have a solution for +2psi for a cheap 3-5$ that a fellow french canadian cane up with.
slug420 said:so you are not talking about a downpipe then but rather a s-pipe and midpipe? just missing the J and catback?
I am talking about S-pipe back, that means J, Mid, Cat and Catback.
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