LionofZion
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- 2007 MazdaSpeed 3 GT
Hey guys, just looking for some feedback on my possible modding venture. Recently I got the warranty-covered turbo ventilation kit (along with new valve cover), and I'm pretty sure the warranty extension covers the turbo and timing chain issues for just under another year, so no big turbo plans in the immediate future for me.
I literally bought my car in a pinch, and like a lot about it, but have recently grown disappointed in the plethora of safety issues with just bolt ons. That being said, I had started planning/designing my business graphics for the car a while ago and since that's a lot of time and money there, I'll prob be driving it for some time. I'm looking for what mods I can do on a budget, and not risk any reliability issues.
Downpipes seem to be such a dynamic flow change that a hpfp upgrade/tune is absolutely necessary...but I also noticed that all those guys are running catless. Would an affordable catted dp(cnt) be much safer?
I've heard some guys say that a custom tune from a shop is sometimes safer than the stock tune, but prob would be all I could spend since I'd need an AP too...and don't know if there's a good local shop. I've heard drastically different stories on what a test pipe can add, and contemplated going that route with a hypertech. Im not wanting a hp monster(fwd fail) but around 330+ at the crank is just a little under 300 at the wheel and that would be more than enough for me, especially if I can do it at a reasonable price.
Yes, I've read a ton on this, but the established reliability difference between catted and catless downpipes is surprisingly not out there. Neither is the real dyno proof of just a test pipe. Thanks
I literally bought my car in a pinch, and like a lot about it, but have recently grown disappointed in the plethora of safety issues with just bolt ons. That being said, I had started planning/designing my business graphics for the car a while ago and since that's a lot of time and money there, I'll prob be driving it for some time. I'm looking for what mods I can do on a budget, and not risk any reliability issues.
Downpipes seem to be such a dynamic flow change that a hpfp upgrade/tune is absolutely necessary...but I also noticed that all those guys are running catless. Would an affordable catted dp(cnt) be much safer?
I've heard some guys say that a custom tune from a shop is sometimes safer than the stock tune, but prob would be all I could spend since I'd need an AP too...and don't know if there's a good local shop. I've heard drastically different stories on what a test pipe can add, and contemplated going that route with a hypertech. Im not wanting a hp monster(fwd fail) but around 330+ at the crank is just a little under 300 at the wheel and that would be more than enough for me, especially if I can do it at a reasonable price.
Yes, I've read a ton on this, but the established reliability difference between catted and catless downpipes is surprisingly not out there. Neither is the real dyno proof of just a test pipe. Thanks