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Old August-13th-2008, 10:51 AM
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Lightbulb I'm Looking for Ideas on Improving Performance

I just recently purchased a '08 Mazda3 hatchback. This past weekend I installed an AEM CAI and was very pleased with the outcome. Just added a Magnaflow exhaust as well. It seemed to help across the whole power range and sounds really good. I am just curious to know what kind of things you guys have found to work. I was thinking about reprogramming the chip but can't justify paying premium gas prices at this time plus $300 for a programmer. Any ideas?

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Old September-18th-2008, 09:50 AM
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well sorry for the lack of responses, this forum isnt quite what it was in its heyday. i dont have the same car as you do, but i would recommend suspension upgrades (incl. wheels/tires/brakes). your return on investment is much more satisfying i think.

if you want more power, dont fall for any snake oils, go with proven results. ie, turbocharger, nitrous kits (if youre into those), but as anyone can tell you, not if you have a budget.

oh yea. stickers...they will make you REAAALLLY fast
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