Mazda3 Turbo
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February-13th-2006, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by meGrimlock
don't worry boys, the current duratec 23 is an adaptation of the mazda engine, so you're both right.
February-21st-2006, 12:12 PM
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heres a link to HKS turbo http://www.sportcompactonly.com/prod...02054&c=43&l=2
February-21st-2006, 11:16 PM
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I wonder how much boost can be run dependably without direct injection. The Mazdaspeed6 runs 16psi with no pre-ignition issues.
With direct injection you can reduce the amount of crank degrees with fuel in the cylinder from 180 to less than 15. The way I see it..if you have no fuel in the chamber there is little chance of ignition. The secondary fuel pump on the 2.3 can produce over 1700psi to overcome compression in the chamber.
With direct injection you can reduce the amount of crank degrees with fuel in the cylinder from 180 to less than 15. The way I see it..if you have no fuel in the chamber there is little chance of ignition. The secondary fuel pump on the 2.3 can produce over 1700psi to overcome compression in the chamber.
March-2nd-2006, 07:30 PM
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March-2nd-2006, 10:50 PM
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thank God.... tribute is a huge mistake IMO....it looks like budget ford crap and people don't want to be reminded about the sharing between the two.
The CX7 WOULD'VE been the coolest suv on the planet if they had made it 300/300 instead of some crappy 220hp disi engine....Why not just the V6? It's cheaper and makes just as much power and gets much better mileage.
The CX7 WOULD'VE been the coolest suv on the planet if they had made it 300/300 instead of some crappy 220hp disi engine....Why not just the V6? It's cheaper and makes just as much power and gets much better mileage.
March-3rd-2006, 02:12 PM
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it's a horrible engine when it comes to fuel mileage and economy. It costs a lot more to priduce and gets worse mileage then the 3.0L V6. Also there is more stuff to go wrong and repairs will cost more. There is also more maintaince.
The 2.3 disi is a great PERFROMANCE engine....when it's used as a performance engine...but not when it's used as a mundane kiddie hauler. The CX7 had potential to dominate the SUV performance market and it didn't.
Hello toyota Rav4
The 2.3 disi is a great PERFROMANCE engine....when it's used as a performance engine...but not when it's used as a mundane kiddie hauler. The CX7 had potential to dominate the SUV performance market and it didn't.
Hello toyota Rav4
March-22nd-2006, 06:36 AM
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Man, I keep disagreeing with you Roddimus. Second time since I join this forum. LOL!
I agree with Zoom44.
Rodiums, you do know that most domestic SUVs have V8s and they aren't dominating the SUV market. Its not just about how big the engine you put in, its about how well balance the car/SUV can be. I think Mazda's be great at balancing two things together, power and handling.
I agree with Zoom44.
Rodiums, you do know that most domestic SUVs have V8s and they aren't dominating the SUV market. Its not just about how big the engine you put in, its about how well balance the car/SUV can be. I think Mazda's be great at balancing two things together, power and handling.
March-22nd-2006, 07:34 PM
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It's ok to disagree with me. I'm pretty opinionated. Here's the problem though....I'm right.
The 2.3 DISI engine is a PERFORMANCE engine. It is not economical. It is not cheap to produce. It will be more prone to problems/service. These are facts. The CX7 is a somewhat portly crossover SUV. It has the choice to go one of two ways...
1. Badass Sport Ute with 300awhp, 6spd manual and handling to put the Porsche Cayenne S to shame.
2. Soccer mom wagon with LESS horsepower and MORE weight. Couple that with (imo) poor gas milage.
Guess which one Mazda chose to go with? If there is a MS CX7 I'm sure it will be #1 but sadly thats not what they showed off. If you think I'm just ******* mazda or this car you're wrong. I'm a huge mazda fan. I've owned more mazdas than anyone I know. I've also owned more performance cars than anyone else I know. I've worked as a technician for several years. I'm a manager of an auto parts store and I design and build my own F.I. systems. I have a pretty good idea of whats going on in the automotive community.
I think the CX7 will be a great looking car and it'll be very similar to the Nissan Murano only it won't sell as well.
The 2.3 DISI engine is a PERFORMANCE engine. It is not economical. It is not cheap to produce. It will be more prone to problems/service. These are facts. The CX7 is a somewhat portly crossover SUV. It has the choice to go one of two ways...
1. Badass Sport Ute with 300awhp, 6spd manual and handling to put the Porsche Cayenne S to shame.
2. Soccer mom wagon with LESS horsepower and MORE weight. Couple that with (imo) poor gas milage.
Guess which one Mazda chose to go with? If there is a MS CX7 I'm sure it will be #1 but sadly thats not what they showed off. If you think I'm just ******* mazda or this car you're wrong. I'm a huge mazda fan. I've owned more mazdas than anyone I know. I've also owned more performance cars than anyone else I know. I've worked as a technician for several years. I'm a manager of an auto parts store and I design and build my own F.I. systems. I have a pretty good idea of whats going on in the automotive community.
I think the CX7 will be a great looking car and it'll be very similar to the Nissan Murano only it won't sell as well.