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Ok, that's what I thought @Awafrican. @Duey1083 that write up that @Awafrican posted pretty much how I do my valves except I do not use a vacuum. I just make a huge tent to work in. ************************************** Started cleaning parts while waiting for parts. Noticed my turbo inlet...

copy that @mangosmoothie. I still don't have a shipping confirmation for my parts so I have time...

Cold hard cash sent to Freektune!

Ok, that makes me feel better about buying a factory one (broken bracket). Maybe I don't understand how the CC is supposed to hook up, then. I though the CC was placed between the output of the PCV valve and the nipple on the IM? I was just basically going to make a really long hose there and...

I am not sure I can really call this a "build" as much as I would call it a diary. Current configuration: 2009 GT. Here's my introduction thread: https://mazdaspeeds.org/index.php?threads/hello-mazdaspeed-bretheren.10652/ I also have most of my parts listed in my signature. My wife actually...

Thanks everyone. There is another local guy down here in the LA area that parts out MS3's and I asked him, too. His recommendation is similiar to these. I hope to throw some money at a tuner tonight.

HAHAHA!! OK, good point @Awafrican! I say "normal amount" because I do not have a CC so there is always a light glazing in my intake from PCV. @DTB Not sure which vacuum port you are speaking of. I had oil in the entire exhaust side of my turbo: There was also some oil dribbling down the...

Thanks, @Duey1083 ! I guess I should start a build thread in the build thread area.... I agree @Awafrican ! I hope they get here soon! I am chomping at the bit to fire it up! Good point @JohnnyTightlips. I will look them up. Getting the turbo out was not that big a deal but, HOLY CRAP some of...

Ok, just placed my order with RPM. I thought about the CS 3.5 BAR MAP but my thought is, if it fails, it's $90 to replace. If the 3 BAR Bosch fails, it's $40. I do not see me ever really pushing my boost to the point where I would need 3.5 BAR anyway (I say that now....;)). I also got their...

I hope to pull my turbo this evening. I did pull the PCV Valve and it was not bad. The intake had a small amount of oil in it (I would say a normal amount). Just placed an order for a new Turbo. See here...

Tomorrow I am going to order a BNR S3, 3 BAR MAP, and Grimmspeed EBCS. I know I will need a tune and have heard Stratified, Freektune, Purple Drank, and Hypnotic know what they are doing. How do I pick a good tuner? I am OK paying a little more to get it done right so I am more interested in...

Whelp, as expected, the PCV Valve was not bad. My intake valves are all clean now, too. I plan to order an S3 and it's associated parts tomorrow. I have PMs out asking if they offer MSO or veteran discount(s). I will pull my K04 tomorrow, expecting to see goop on the exhaust side. I guess I am...

I'm tracking everyone here. 1) I do have Autotech HPFP internals installed. 2) I am not sure who the facebook guy is. I am not against doing business with him (I could use my wife's facebook to get to him). 3) I am OK paying for a tune now, and an update later. Honestly, it will be at least...

Today I am going to start cleaning my valves and get the new PCV installed. In the meantime: Looking around on this forum and doing some reading, this is how I understand a minimum S3 Install would cost: S3= $1150 3 BAR MAP= $40 Pigtail for MAP= $30 3 Port EBCS= $80-$120 Turbo inlet coupler=...

Copy that, Mazdarati. jsilva, that makes sense. I hate storing parts and will be moving out of state soon and don't want to bring parts with me, otherwise, I would spend more time researching that option. Good info mangosmoothie. I'm not on FB, insta, or other. I have been watching Craigslist...

My troubleshooting is leading me to a failed oil seal on my exhaust side. Car has 135K miles, original turbo, and only a few bolt ons (stock TMIC for instance, HPFP internals). I want this car to last almost forever and am willing to sacrifice some power/potential power for...

OK. Copy that.

Copy all, gentlemen. I appreciate the input. It's time to clean my intake valves again, anyway so I guess I'll order a PCV valve at the same time. I do not have a catch can and I do remember seeing some oil in the intake when I cleaned my valves at 80k miles but I expected that since no CC. If...

How did I miss that?! I literally did a search!! Thanks for posting it Awafrican!

During troubleshooting of another problem today, I noticed an oil leak at my shift rod. Looks like it would be a fairly easy fix but I am not sure. Anyone done this? I don't see anything when I search for a thread or how-to... When I say "easy" what I mean is, can it be done from up top...