tectonics shifting
September-29th-2006, 01:57 PM
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it's cool dude. We all have to start learning somewhere. Fortunatly for you you found a nice place to get your fundamentals.
turbo's are pricey...IF DONE CORRECTLY.
Juan @ Hiboost does them correctly.
www.hiboost.com
turbo's are pricey...IF DONE CORRECTLY.
Juan @ Hiboost does them correctly.
www.hiboost.com
October-2nd-2006, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Tsquad
will that break my warente? and which turbocharger on there is a good one, i see they range from 600-2k, or am i looking at the wrong thing.
You're looking at the individual turbocharger section. That's fine if you know what you're doing and can do a lot of custom fabrication and install work yourself, but honestly that doesn't sound like the category you're in. You should be looking at the turbo kits:
http://www.hiboost.com/KITMAZDA3.htm
That's the package that goes for around 4K. The kits include new fuel injectors, all the piping and hardware to hook the turbocharger up, a fuel management system, an intercooler so you don't melt the system, and basically everything you need to hook the system up and make it work without blowing up your engine or the turbocharger. If all of that sounds like greek, you've got some more research to do.
If you just got the car, get used to it first. Learn what it can and cannot do before doing something as drastic as adding a turbocharger. Trying to do something that major without knowing how it works or what it will do is a sure-fire way to blow up your new car.
Andrew Beard
Last edited by bearda; October-2nd-2006 at 08:42 AM.
October-3rd-2006, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by bearda
Yes, adding a turbocharger will most definitly void your engine warranty. It's a very drastic and visible modification. There are few things that could get your engine warrenty voided faster.
You're looking at the individual turbocharger section. That's fine if you know what you're doing and can do a lot of custom fabrication and install work yourself, but honestly that doesn't sound like the category you're in. You should be looking at the turbo kits:
http://www.hiboost.com/KITMAZDA3.htm
That's the package that goes for around 4K. The kits include new fuel injectors, all the piping and hardware to hook the turbocharger up, a fuel management system, an intercooler so you don't melt the system, and basically everything you need to hook the system up and make it work without blowing up your engine or the turbocharger. If all of that sounds like greek, you've got some more research to do.
If you just got the car, get used to it first. Learn what it can and cannot do before doing something as drastic as adding a turbocharger. Trying to do something that major without knowing how it works or what it will do is a sure-fire way to blow up your new car.
Andrew Beard
You're looking at the individual turbocharger section. That's fine if you know what you're doing and can do a lot of custom fabrication and install work yourself, but honestly that doesn't sound like the category you're in. You should be looking at the turbo kits:
http://www.hiboost.com/KITMAZDA3.htm
That's the package that goes for around 4K. The kits include new fuel injectors, all the piping and hardware to hook the turbocharger up, a fuel management system, an intercooler so you don't melt the system, and basically everything you need to hook the system up and make it work without blowing up your engine or the turbocharger. If all of that sounds like greek, you've got some more research to do.
If you just got the car, get used to it first. Learn what it can and cannot do before doing something as drastic as adding a turbocharger. Trying to do something that major without knowing how it works or what it will do is a sure-fire way to blow up your new car.
Andrew Beard
now i have another question, would it be wiser to add performance parts like chargers to a manual version, im pretty sure it is, but im not sure why. explanation would be great, im just tryin to learn the basics here.
October-4th-2006, 06:53 AM
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manuals typically accept forced infuction easier since it should really require a clutch change. Automatics typically have to be completely rebuilt and upgraded to handle the extra power. Now in some circles the automatics are such common performance upgrades they are almost cheaper than a good clutch. My automatic (C4 with a shiftkit) in the turbo pinto was only $800+shipping. It dropped almost a second off my 1/4mile time.
If someone made a performance automatic for the protege/3 I would buy it....but sadly they dont.
If someone made a performance automatic for the protege/3 I would buy it....but sadly they dont.
October-30th-2006, 02:35 PM
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as Tsquad, i also bought a tiptronic 07 Mazda3. i was just a bit skeptical of modding my mazda. i didnt think it would be possible since most modded cars are standard cars would be. i guess we all learn from researching. didnt think i could mod my car since mine was tiptronic. i guess it can be, but it will run me a little more than standard cars.
if anyone could help me cuz i want to get a new exhaust system and cool air intake for my 07 mazda3. i already found that turbocharger, so thank you for that. if any other mods that others could help me out with, i apperciate it.
sorry for being a bother. =)
if anyone could help me cuz i want to get a new exhaust system and cool air intake for my 07 mazda3. i already found that turbocharger, so thank you for that. if any other mods that others could help me out with, i apperciate it.
sorry for being a bother. =)
Last edited by vodkax; October-30th-2006 at 03:22 PM.
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