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Install went well, no major issues to speak of. Big thanks to Javier Hernandez in LA for pulling through and helping me with the build. The only hiccup was that I got the wrong clutch (10066 is for the NA; 10064 is for the Turbo model). My clutch looked fine, so I just kept it for now and will...

Updated parts list and photos. Just waiting on the turbo now - then the build can begin.

Thanks for your input. I understand where you’re coming from and what you said makes sense to me, and I appreciate that you took the time to reply. Same goes for everyone else. For now, all I have to offer is my build thread, but I hope to contribute more in time. Thanks again

Oh I completely agree. But that's exactly the point I'm making - most people want quick and easy answers, so I'm creating a tool that allows for quick and easy answers, because that would benefit most people. I quite enjoy digging for information, as it can not only be rewarding, but since I...

I totally get where you're coming from. I have no intention of wanting to replace the work everyone here has done - as if that would even be possible. My site is very, very early in development, so I'm throwing a lot of different things at the wall to see if it sticks - have a look at it, if you...

I’m sorry ya’ll feel this way about this. I honestly wasn’t expecting an effort to want to help others and guide them to find useful information to be met with apathy. The idea has been positively received everywhere else. Clearly I’m alone in this; and perhaps I’m being ignorant about it...

EDIT: Look, maybe this is all just a simple misunderstanding. I am creating a curated experience that makes it easier for owners of these cars to find the information they're looking for. I am not going to be posting threads from here, or any other forum, Reddit thread, Facebook post, etc. to...

I want the site I'm building to be somewhat of a Wikipedia page, where it is curated by the community as a whole. I am hardly an authority on these cars, so I will be heavily relying on the findings of others to construct the knowledge presented on the page. This forum has and will continue to...

Hi all, I'm currently working on a website to document upgrades for the Mazdaspeed 3. https://www.mazdaspeedguide.com/ As a developer, this is passion project I wanted to build as I'm currently in the process of doing a major overhaul on my own Speed, after having a bone-stock car since new...

Thanks! The new engine is a complete, assembled motor from Mazda. All the parts on this list are getting installed along with the new engine. I'm currently reading 200 / 145 / 145 / 200. A product of blow-by and hundreds of thousands of miles, no doubt. The car still runs ok, relatively...

Updated parts list and added part numbers + links to every part listed

Very useful info, thanks for sharing! I came across a post of yours where you mentioned you knew someone who ran a JBR 3.5" with the stock box just fine (relocated ECU, taped to fuse box), so that's most likely what I'll end up doing. Thanks again!

Yeah, my guess is that you're dealing with parasitic draw, possibly from that head unit. Thanks for the input! Car travels a lot - I wouldn't want it to be an issue after a few days of sitting in a colder environment. That's good to know, though! I'll probably stick to the stock size and...

Hi folks, I'm strapping a JBR 3.5" to my new build and I'm considering going with a 51R battery to make my life easier. The batteries I'm looking at produce about 500CCA. Those of you who have done this mod, have you had any problems with cold starts? Has anyone ran this setup in colder...

I've read a lot of conflicting information about those moogs - but the Amazon reviews, along with your experience, doesn't do much to boost my confidence in them. I'm planning on sticking with OEM, but I was curious about fitment with lowered cars.

I'm doing B8's and Spec R's on my new build. Haven't installed them yet, though. I came across plenty of forum and reddit posts of people running MS3's with the B8/SpecR combo, but we'll see how it turns out. Source Source (from Edge Autosport) Source I'll be updating my build thread when I...

Thank you! I'm also working a spreadsheet that will include links and pricing for everything (w/ shipping). Maybe it'll help someone else some day who might be considering some of the same parts. It's still a work in progress though - I'll have it refined with time.

Hoping she'll see another 300k someday! Added photos to the parts (more to come)

@Mauro_Penguin Thanks a lot for sharing your input. I only really floor-it when I'm higher up in the rev range, usually during freeway driving, so that quicker spooling characteristic of the smaller turbo might be negated at that point. The 'tall gearing" aspect is something others have...

I really, really appreciate you dropping in! This is very similar to what I've read from others who went S4, many whom had S3 before the install, and it's the same points I was making about how it delivers its power over the S3. Looks like you started your search very similar to mine - I also...