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  1. LightSpeed

    First and only car

    That's clean, impressive you still own the Speed3 after all these years. I see you picked up another one too
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    Zoom Zoom Boom

    Sorry to hear that, What exactly went boom?
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    Greetings

    Hello Monkey Wrench, We're not so different you and I. It took me 6 years to say hello, but here I am.
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    Hello from Atlanta, Just got a free 2011 MS3 with Engine issue

    Welcome, Jim. Your friend was kind to give you that Speed3 . . . I hope you enjoy bringing it back to life! Keep us posted on any progress
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    Budget Build questions

    Purple, Do not Skp the VVT. Check for link stretch (lift the chain off the top of the VVT sprocket). At the very least, pull the valve cover and check the thickness of the actuator, If it doesn't have the E' stamp, it's a ticking time bomb. 2007-09 almost all had the "Bad" VVT from the...
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    Greddy vs HKS catback?

    The HKS will be the quietest of them all, but I recommend a Resonated Corksport exhaust, 80mm if you want that sweet rumble.
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    Leaking Coolant Hardline

    That thing is held together by thoughts and prayers, L33X-15-190, is indeed the Water Bypass Pipe Make sure to get the matching O-ring (usually 9954-10-1407 or included with the pipe) where it seats into the engine block/thermostat housing area. A new pipe with an old, flattened O-ring will...
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    6262 Pulsar Oil feed

    Sup Reeece, Most Pulsar 6262e end up needing a -4AN to 1/8 BSPP (with a crush washer) to get a true, leak-free seat. grab a thread pitch gauge or just order a few variations of -4AN adapters. 2–3 threads is not enough for a secure, high-pressure oil seal. Best,
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    07’ Mazdaspeed6

    I guess ill have to put in the wrench time myself!
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    One of the original Mazdaspeed 6 owners Reawakaning.

    Woot woot, I really like the white Speeds!
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    07’ Mazdaspeed6

    (Los Angeles) Friends, I’ve been ghosted by 3 shops requesting a quote to perform VVT on my speed. Do you have any recommendations of Mechanics, or a shop familiar with Speeds to perform a VVT Job? I no longer have a garage to perform the work myself, so I’m looking for someone in the...
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    07’ Mazdaspeed6

    Greetings Speed Family, I purchased my Speed6 as a second car in 2019 with 170k miles, we’re now sitting happily @ 226k miles. Funny story behind the car, this was a police impound and was purchased by someone who completed a Lien Sale with the impound yard. Purchased for $3850 by me Salvage...
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