Mazda Speed3

Methodical4u · 01-27-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

True. I had the Mazdaspeed CAI installed on mine when I had the car. It made a huge difference. A turbo inlet pipe should be the next thing you swap out. Get a Cobb AP too.

There was a huge debate about the turbo inlet pipe for a while... but none of them have shown any kind of power increase.

k20z3 · 01-27-2012, 05:10 PM

I'm thinkin about pulling trigger if I can fInd an 11.

TongMan · 01-27-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

There was a huge debate about the turbo inlet pipe for a while... but none of them have shown any kind of power increase.

have you seen the stock inlet pipe? the turbulence caused by the folds and bends are apparent.

vo2max99 · 02-03-2012, 07:29 AM

Replacing the inlet pipe of the speed3 is a waste of time / money. The gains come from the intake so don't waste your money on replacing the stock inlet pipe as it works fine.

chris410 · 02-03-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by vo2max99

Replacing the inlet pipe of the speed3 is a waste of time / money. The gains come from the intake so don't waste your money on replacing the stock inlet pipe as it works fine.

This! I have an 11 MS3 and I put the K&N Typhoon intake, I went with that intake because it has the block off plates to help keep "some" of the hot engine air out of the intake VS a lot of the intakes which sit inside the engine bay hence, drawing hot air into the intake.

The inlet pipe will give you a better sound and that is it, plenty have dynoed and not seen any gains.

chris410 · 02-03-2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by k20z3

Thanks Chris what could I get an 11 for? Thy add 1,000 for pearl white

Sorry, just saw your post. A friend of mine got a non-pearl with tech for 26K OTD. So, I'd imagine a non-tech pearl could go for around 24K to 25K depending on your area and how much they mark it up. Whatever you do make sure you get the OTD price so they don't hit you with all the made up fees.

Good luck!

atl370z · 02-03-2012, 09:12 AM

Wife is got a pearl white 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 sport. Bought a brand new early 2009 for 19K. Added SRI and turbo inlet, got it dynoed at Z1. The car is putting down 254HP and 284tq to the wheels. Honestly, the 3 is a really fun car to drive and it's very practical too.

k20z3 · 02-07-2012, 08:36 PM

Do you guys think that the Mazda speed 3 would be an upgrade for my civic?

m4a1mustang · 02-07-2012, 08:37 PM

Honestly... not really. It's a step up performance wise but it's really the same "type" of car.

kenchan · 02-07-2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by k20z3

Do you guys think that the Mazda speed 3 would be an upgrade for my civic?

The current one is definitely quick and handles well. I'd get one too if I needed a all-in-one fun utility hatch.

k20z3 · 02-07-2012, 08:43 PM

True. I'm just looking for a step up in performance. I don't want to downgrade

vo2max99 · 02-08-2012, 10:10 AM

The Mazda Speed3 is defiantly a step up from a Civic SI granted the current generation model looks like a bag of smashed ******** IMO. The 1st Generation MS3 looks much better, is actually a tad quicker because of a more aggressive tune and it's 120lbs lighter. Otherwise performance is negligible but the current model has a smoother ride on rough surfaces.

Regardless, both are fun to drive, quick, reliable and economical. People often way over-estimate the so called issue with "torque steer" so don't let that bother you unless you don't know how to drive with both hands on the wheel between shifts for some odd reason and or understand this concept called throttle modulation. Just because the power is there it doesn't mean it must be used 100% of time.

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vo2max99 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 120 Drives: 08MS3-BM-6MT Rep Power: 13	Replacing the inlet pipe of the speed3 is a waste of time / money. The gains come from the intake so don't waste your money on replacing the stock inlet pipe as it works fine.

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atl370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 282 Drives: Maxima Rep Power: 15	Wife is got a pearl white 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 sport. Bought a brand new early 2009 for 19K. Added SRI and turbo inlet, got it dynoed at Z1. The car is putting down 254HP and 284tq to the wheels. Honestly, the 3 is a really fun car to drive and it's very practical too.

02-08-2012, 10:10 AM	#57 (permalink)
vo2max99 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 120 Drives: 08MS3-BM-6MT Rep Power: 13	The Mazda Speed3 is defiantly a step up from a Civic SI granted the current generation model looks like a bag of smashed ******** IMO. The 1st Generation MS3 looks much better, is actually a tad quicker because of a more aggressive tune and it's 120lbs lighter. Otherwise performance is negligible but the current model has a smoother ride on rough surfaces. Regardless, both are fun to drive, quick, reliable and economical. People often way over-estimate the so called issue with "torque steer" so don't let that bother you unless you don't know how to drive with both hands on the wheel between shifts for some odd reason and or understand this concept called throttle modulation. Just because the power is there it doesn't mean it must be used 100% of time.