Turbo MX3 mods - List yours

Josh · Post by **Josh** » July 7th, 2005, 10:32 am

i think once you start, there is just no end to it all. its a work in progress.

facko · Post by **facko** » July 11th, 2005, 4:45 pm

finally got a FMIC

its got a garret core w/ custom endtanks...now i just needa buy some new hard piping and my crappy rubber IC piping issues should be over

cjthor · Post by **cjthor** » July 11th, 2005, 7:16 pm

Josh wrote:i think once you start, there is just no end to it all. its a work in progress.

Man you hit that one RIGHT on the head....Parts that are in my garage ready to go in.....:
Rear disc brake swap
Mazdaspeed rear suspension arms
rear battery box relocation
Also gonna finish the roll cage....WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

wickedmx3 · Post by **wickedmx3** » July 12th, 2005, 10:13 am

Dude, I saw an MX-3 video last night and I swore it looked just like the video of your car from a few years ago, it was like deja-vu!

cjthor · Post by **cjthor** » July 12th, 2005, 1:36 pm

wickedmx3 wrote:Dude, I saw an MX-3 video last night and I swore it looked just like the video of your car from a few years ago, it was like deja-vu!

really? What one?

wickedmx3 · Post by **wickedmx3** » July 13th, 2005, 5:52 pm

I remember seeing a video of your car running down a road and then doing a u-turn and coming back....this video had the same scene, same color car, but I don't think it was yours, but when I saw it, I right away thought of you. I will get you a link from home tonight.

Bo0sted_Rafi · Post by **Bo0sted_Rafi** » August 10th, 2005, 2:54 am

Hallo!!!

Im new here and im from Puerto Rico, i got a Mazda Mx-3 GS and I get out the V6 and put a 4cil. from a Kia Sephia

Some of my mods are;

Stock internals BP
BP26 intake manifold
Custom made exhaust manifold
T3/t4 Turbonetics (V1/V2 with .63 stage 3)
Turbonetics External Wastegate
HKS SSBOV Blow off Valve
Spearco intercooler with mandrel brent pipping
Mazda Rx7 injectors
Vennom in line fuel pump with 3/8" braided line
Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator
ACT Extreme clutch with 4 pucks solid disk
Kia Sephia 1.8 dohc TRanny
Protege LX stock ECU
Electromotive HPX Ignition System
Axxel Spark Plugs Wires 8.8 mm
3" exhaust pipe with dynomax 3" inlet/ outlet
Autometer gauges (Boost, Pyrometer, Oil Press, Fuel Press)
Turbonetics Manual Boost controler
Ford Explorer Trothle Body (65mm)
Rx7 Flow meter
and others that i cant remember now

Now, with that, we have a Dyno Run with 278whp @ 17 psi with pump gas

My next modification its a SAFC, but i been thinking if its better to buy a Megasquirt.If someone tell me your opinion about that ill be happy

Anyone can bring me the diagram to install the SAFC?

Franko · Post by **Franko** » August 30th, 2005, 2:02 pm

Hey rafi.. You said that youre using the protege lx ecu? How did you tune it for increased boost.. I assumed you would have an safc or something but you said youre planning on getting one.. Do you still use the air flow meter before the turbo like it is stock? Id like to see some pics of your setup if you have them..

Anyway, I only noticed today that I was mentioned in this post a couple of times so I might has well list everything.

93 MX-3
BP turbo GTX engine @ 14 psi
95 Protege lx transmission
GTX ECU with SAFC II
Centerforce dual friction clutch (THIS CLUTCH IS CRAP!!!!!!!!!)
6AL msd ignition
Blaster SS coil
Magnacore 8mm race wires
Turbo XS BOV
Customized intercooler
Custom piping
2.5 inch exhaust
Stainless muffler
Optima Yellowtop battery
Gold Terminals
Greddy Turbo timer
Autometer Boost, Air/fuel and oil pressure gauges
Gaugepods.com 3 pod a-pillar

Just you wait until next year fellas.. TEHEHEHEHE

Bo0sted_Rafi · Post by **Bo0sted_Rafi** » August 30th, 2005, 7:39 pm

Im using 323 harness and my flowmeter use flapper like protege. if u have problems with the gas in ILDE, only u need to adjust the spring inside the flapper.

I know, the valve cover needs to be clean!!!

BATTOSAI · Post by **BATTOSAI** » August 30th, 2005, 7:50 pm

wow!! I wasn't around here for awhile and got stoked to see how many boosted mx'ers are around here!! Let me tell my mods:

Kl engine
Pauter rods
modified stock pistons
plasmamoly rings
toga bearings
Garret tb0355 (t3/t4)
220 cc/min injectors
8:1 Vortech Fmu
K8 ecu
K8 Vaf
K8 manifold
255lph Walbro in-tank fuel pump
fooled Apex'i s/afc (It really works)
custom made electronic boost controller
Bosch Blow off valve
large side mount interoolerfrom a lancia Thema 2.0
autometer boost gauge
autometer Egt boost gauge
autometer a/f ratio gauge bank-switchable
green air filter with heat shield
custom made turbo piping
6 puck clutch

Maxium Psi of boost reached so far: 10 psi on stock Kl injectors!!!

Bo0sted_Rafi · Post by **Bo0sted_Rafi** » August 30th, 2005, 7:54 pm

i have others pics when i have the Kia Sephia with minors mods

when i ran with the kia Sephia, @ 15 psi with a Daytona T3 turbo, i ran 13.3 @ 106.9 mph in 1/4 mille with street tires (nitto drags radials) full interiors with A/C and P/S

I Sell the car because its more heavy and i paid 600$ for the GS with a new v6 engine. We do the engine Swap and sell the Kia with a Totally stock engine

And This is my Daily Driving baby with 19"

osargeant · Post by **osargeant** » September 25th, 2005, 5:55 pm

Well guys, I ordered the full Greddy E-Manage kit (main unit, software, harnesses etc) recently so it should be here in within the next week or so. Next step will be to get it installed and tuned properly, will keep you folks updated on the results.

I believe I will be the first 4cycl turbo MX3 running the Greddy E-manage on this board unless I am mistaken.

Bo0sted_Rafi · Post by **Bo0sted_Rafi** » October 12th, 2005, 11:55 pm

Greddy E-Mannage with complete harness or what???????

What do u expect from that piggyback?

How much u paid for it?

I've been looking info for that ECU but i dont found it, if u have some info, diagrams or anything, please let me know

nos92mx3 · Post by **nos92mx3** » October 13th, 2005, 7:45 am

Ill be installing my Walboro 255 lph fuel pump later today, along with a universal FPR. Its kind of funny when i short shift at 3.8k at 10psi and still have torque steer like a mother farker. I love it

Edit: Mother F*cker still works, i changed it to farker.

osargeant · Post by **osargeant** » October 13th, 2005, 8:13 am

Well guys,

My Greddy E-Manage has arrived, it consists of the following:
- Greddy E-Manage main unit and harness
- Software CDROM and USB data cable
- Ignition Harness
- Injector Harness

Also have some 295cc and 310cc injectors to try once I get the unit installed and tuned. Will keep you folks posted.