Shasta

Would this work with our 2.0L?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...DME:B:EF:US:11

Starting to get a bit of the bug and might start picking up the odd piece here and there. Just would put a rebuild kit in it.

Thanks

KrayzieFox

Hmm why does this situation sound familiar?

But to answer your question, YES that will work if you plan on using the MSP turbo mani. S13's came with T25 turbos, but S14's had T28s .. so this one will work with the MSP setup.

Shasta

^^ lol. Thanks KF.

Are OBX mani's any good as well? They are cheap so I think that might be my answer.

KrayzieFox

Umm I dunno if the OBX mani will work or not. I'm pretty sure they OBX uses a T3 flange and the T25 requires a T2 flange instead. If you wanna go with the OBX route then a T3/T4 hybrid would work alright.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong on this tho. I'm not 100% certain but I'm almost positive that's how it works.


EDIT: Found more info and it turns out I was right. The OBX mani will NOT work with a T25 but even if it did you don't want it. It's garbage.
https://www.mazda3club.com/parts-sale-wanted-43/t3-t4-turbo-ebay-46904/

Shasta

Thank you and I also hear the Callaway cracks.

KrayzieFox

^ Correct.

Best option? Gary (Kargoboy) sells a Thunder exhaust mani also .. look into it.

_Kansei_

Most of the cracking is due to people using aftermarket downpipes that remove the brackets that the stock downpipe bolts to the engine block through (two of them.. ). Without those brackets, all of the weight of the turbo is on the manifold, and when the engine moves (as it does if you don't have poly bushings) it puts a ton of stress on the manifold.

I'm sure the thunder manifold is good, but I know for a fact that the Callaway is way overengineered.. there are 450+whp race Proteges.. using the stock callaway manifold (stock turbo as well.. obviously not a streetable tune)

jzoomer

most definately wouldnt go obx...they are trash...they have a lifetime gurantee..but you will need a new one every couple of months...they rust really bad and produce random holes...they say stainless...but they lie!!!!

Shasta

All good to know, who knows if I'll actually start laying down some funds for odds and ends. Only thing really holding me back is the higher octane required and the biggest thing is reliability.

jzoomer

well good luck with your project!!!

one question waaaaaay of subject....what does your licens plate mean...ive wandered that since i first seen it

KrayzieFox

I feel exactly the same as you bud. Except I have to worry about tuning the FPR & o2 clamp as well cuz I can't use the MSP ECU (I have a crap-o-matic tranny) so I'm definitely having second thoughts about it. But it's probably gonna happen sooner or later .. I think I'll just wait it out until spring time cuz I don't see a point in having a turbocharged daily driver during the winter. As a matter of fact I think that might even be a little dangerous..

_Kansei_

oh it's not dangerous, it's a BLAST!

You could always disconnect the wastegate actuator entirely in the winter (A 5 minute job if you can reach the c-clip on it without removing anything, letting it flap freely (it'll always stay open). that way you won't enter boost (I think not at all, assuming the wastegate chamber is large enough that ALL of the exhaust gasses can make it through).

You're just worried about having too much power on the snow, right?

check this: http://youtube.com/watch?v=R5dJe28VuGM

KrayzieFox

Yep pretty much .. t0o much p0wah + FWD drifting = death on fr33wai !!

KrayzieFox

Seen it before .. and definitely looks like a blast. I'd never do it tho

sumo_Bob

Should we just start calling you Mr. Plow? </simpsons reference>