Recent content by Adam_G987

Was it threaded or did it just press into the hole?

When attempting to remove the hose between the compressor housing and wastegate on my CST4 I broke the fitting at the threads. With my 3 port ebcs, I just need to seal the hole that the fitting was in. Originally, I just needed to remove the hose and put a vacuum cap on the fitting. Is there...

I have a dilemma with my exhaust, I have a CPE turboback exhaust on my 08 Speed 3. I like the tone of the CPE, but I want more volume from my exhaust. My ideas are to sell it and buy an Ultimate Racing CBE with either just a resonator or a muffler. The cheaper option would be just to delete the...

2008 Mazdaspeed 3 Mileage: 130,000 (about 50k-60k on the motor) Location: Chicago (about 600 feet above sea level) Concern: Possible timing issue or maybe crank/cam position sensor failure DTC's: p0016 Modifications: JBR 3.0 Tru-flow intake, CPE Turboback Exhaust, Auto tech HPFP Internals...

Solved, a hose on the intercooler was loose and leaking and I just needed to readjust it and tighten the hose clamp. Everything is running normal now.

I mistyped I mean 0.028". I think I would have issues before now if I gapped them to .28". I'll try cleaning MAF but with the low boost I am thinking of a boost leak somewhere

To start, my car is a 2008 speed3 with a Freektune Protune. My Modlist is the following: Autotech HPFP internal kit JBR 3" aluminum intake CPE Catted Downpipe CPE 3" catback TurboXS Hybrid BOV Damond RMM OE heat range NGK Iridium spark plugs gapped to .28" As the title states, I...

Hello, I recently bought a Mazdaspeed 3 and would like to take my car autocrossing. I have some high performance all-seasons on the car and would like to get and actual summer tire and some new wheels. I am thinking of trying to get wider tires (235s, maybe 245s) to get more grip. What setup can...