Opinion on turbo kits

[SupermanRitz]

I wanna add some serious power and sound to my 3. What do you think of this?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/MAZDA-T3-T4-TURBO-CHARGER-31-Intercooler-PIPING-KIT-Wastegate-BOV-EGT-FEED-CB-/221032964297?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AMazda%7CModel%3A3&hash=item33769760c9#ht_5376wt_1168

hopefully that works. I have an 08 2.0L sedan. Where would I get something like this put in/cost?

[07carbon3]

a turbo kit for $600 plus $450 for shipping ...i don't think so, not worth it

[SupermanRitz]

too cheap eh... probably a piece of $%^&?

[2012speed3]

That doesn't even include a manifold! Looks like junk tome me!

[Jackal]

Did someone say Turbo!? My favourite topic! Woot!

[loki]

•THIS TURBO KIT CAN ONLY FIT MAZDA WITH T3/T4 TURBO MANIFOLD AND T3/T4 5 BOLT DOWNPIPE .
•YOU NEED TO CUSTOM MAKE THIS TURBO KIT.
•THIS KIT DOES NOT INCLUDE T3/T4 TURBO MANIFOLD AND T3/T4 5 BOLT DOWNPIPE


also please stop looking at generic ebay turbo kits

[loki]

if you are in fact serious, there is a good turbo build thread, and a few members on here that have done it successfully.

suggest you seach first, then ask questions.

Also make sure you have the budget for it. i.e not $600

[Booostin]

Just save yourself the headache and buy a Speed3

[Darkice]

+1 Best answer here!
Just save yourself the headache and buy a Speed3

[loosecannon]

Just save yourself the headache and buy a Speed3


+1 Best answer here!

It's the only answer since the dawn of the 3.

[loki]

the answer cannot always be "buy a speed3", since people may not have the money to just simply buy a new car

[07carbon3]

the answer cannot always be "buy a speed3", since people may not have the money to just simply buy a new car

true, but instead of just running out and buy a car willy nilly and then wanting to boost it you should do your research and save toward being able to get aspeed3 or w/e other car

[loki]

true, but instead of just running out and buy a car willy nilly and then wanting to boost it you should do your research and save toward being able to get aspeed3 or w/e other car

my point was simply this:

1. If you have the budget to do it properly, you can successfully boost a regular 3 as it has been done before.

2. Ebay turbo kits are shit

3. suggesting to buy a speed3 anytime anyone mentions boost isn't usefull advice (even if it makes more sense)

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OP if you didn't notice this BS...you should never buy a turbo kit for your car unless you know what you're looking for

[Kiyomi]

It's the only answer since the dawn of the 3.

its not the only answer. I have yet to see a properly built and tuned n/a 3. :D

[2012speed3]

I think a speed3 is a better option, it comes with a LSD, stiffer suspension, tighter steering..... it would cost a lot to make a 3 do what a speed3 does

[Booostin]

I think a speed3 is a better option, it comes with a LSD, stiffer suspension, tighter steering..... it would cost a lot to make a 3 do what a speed3 does

That is the point. Doubt op has the funds to mod his 3 up to par with speed3.

[Wes08M3]

If you can afford to dump all that cash into a turbo kit, you could put a pretty hefty down payment on a speed. Probably coming close to putting the monthly payments on par with a regular 3. Provided the original car is not already paid off.

[n00bMeiSter]

OP: if you didn't notice all the horse shit on that page, then you really should not be doing anything to your car until you do a lot more research.

You can't just plug in a turbo and go. It requires a lot of labour, a lot of tuning, and a lot of money to do it properly.

[js593]

It's the only answer since the dawn of the 3.

No, its the only answer since the dawn of the Mazdaspeed Protege. lol.

[Darkice]

if you wanna turbo your car the fast and easy way get this app for iphone ;) http://www.iboostturbo.com/ .....but really listen to noobmeister and some other members..... its pretty pointless to do it

[SirWanker]

my point was simply this:

1. If you have the budget to do it properly, you can successfully boost a regular 3 as it has been done before.

2. Ebay turbo kits are shit

3. suggesting to buy a speed3 anytime anyone mentions boost isn't usefull advice (even if it makes more sense)

That is the point is it not? The OP has not even thought of the other components that will require upgrading/replacing to compensate for the addition of a turbo or supercharger. Once you add up those costs, may as well get the Speed3.

[Lockdown]

No, its the only answer since the dawn of the Mazdaspeed Protege. lol.

HAHA, before the Mazdaspeed Protege, it was simply swap a BP in.

For the cost of a speed, I bet you could build a regular 3 to your liking with more power, if you do all the labour yourself. That means fabrication, install and tuning

[FLIPDADY]

The only solution right here folks is an upgrade to a Mazdaspeed 3. Just look at all the problems one of our other members is currently having with a Hi-Boost turbo kit.

[O1Kanoby]

Just save yourself the headache and buy a Speed3

then upgrade to a bigger turbo lol

[n00bMeiSter]

The only solution right here folks is an upgrade to a Mazdaspeed 3. Just look at all the problems one of our other members is currently having with a Hi-Boost turbo kit.

Who? And what's the issue?

[bradrel]

Dont recommend ebay turbo kits. Must agree that buying a speed 3 would be the easier route

[Genpu_Mz3]

hey man, if you wanna boost your 2.0l, i say go right ahead, dont cheap out on ebay, actually do your re-search find a good company that deals with turbos and knows what they are talking about. i wouldnt mind boosting my 2.0l in the future, so let me know what you find out. good luck with your project!

[Lockdown]

The only issue I see is tuning.
Building a kit is not difficult for any fabricator.

[Odin]

I looked into to what it cost to boost my regular 3. After its all said and done, I think it's cheaper to upgrade to a preened speed 3 -which is what I ended up doing.

[Odin]

Sorry, iPhone autocorrect strikes again - *pre-owned* speed3