$300 to spend

[mkey66]

i have a 07 speed 3. All i have is a cobb sri. Getting a boost gauge already. Looking at another 300 to 400 to spend. what would YOU get in my situation?
PS: im not asking people to tell me how to spend my money, just getting others POV

[SSinstaller]

HPFP internals

[reidclark]

Save money, 450 bucks, and get an AccessPort.

[uncorked11]

How far are going to mod? If your going to get a dp most would suggest internals.

[Boost Addict]

RMM for sure. Changes the whole driving experience with this car.

[Nataphen]

Paypal $300 to nsdtx@yahoo.com

I 2nd to save up for the AccessPort.

[mkey66]

I was thinking wait for AP but idk if i would get a DP. Is stage 1 that much different than stock?

[bigriver]

Fuel pump internals

[maddocx240]

Originally Posted by reidclark Save money, 450 bucks, and get an AccessPort.

Where do you get an ap for 450?

[Stealth01]

RMM, then start saving for an AP.

[reidclark]

Originally Posted by maddocx240 Where do you get an ap for 450?

For sale section. Post a WTB thread and troll around for awhile and you can get a sick deal, I've seen some go for cheaper. I posted a WTB thread for one, my paypal was sent later that day. And op do some searching, I'm nice so i won't flame people but there is a worlds difference when you get an AP. IMO the mod route to take is:
1)intake
2)AP
3)rmm
4)downpipe
5)HPFP internals

Some may disagree but thats my opinion.

[Boost Addict]

Originally Posted by reidclark For sale section. Post a WTB thread and troll around for awhile and you can get a sick deal, I've seen some go for cheaper. I posted a WTB thread for one, my paypal was sent later that day. And op do some searching, I'm nice so i won't flame people but there is a worlds difference when you get an AP. IMO the mod route to take is: 1)intake 2)AP 3)rmm 4)HPFP internals 5)downpipe Some may disagree but thats my opinion.

Fixed, but even stage 1 AP does make a big difference. Makes the car feel much smoother, along with more power.

[reidclark]

Originally Posted by bbode0 Fixed, but even stage 1 AP does make a big difference. Makes the car feel much smoother, along with more power.

Lol, alright I'll admit, internals then downpipe.

[Nataphen]

Stage 1 is much better than stock, plus you can monitor your car. HPFP before DP IMO. Some cars drop fuel pressure with a DP, some don't, so you may as well not take the risk.

[spoof3r]

It really depends how far you want to go with your car. If you plan on a full exhaust system (or rather, even just a downpipe), you will need HPFP internals. I know they aren't fun, but they are a very necessary part of the modding experience.

After that, I really enjoyed my AccessPORT. It is a little bit more ($450 would be a great deal used, otherwise probably $500 new), but its capabilities are amazing. Furthermore, you can use the maps it comes with to yield pretty reasonable power gains from the modifications you're already installed.

Finally, exhaust is always a fun modification! A downpipe should open up the sound, especially with a catback system. Additionally, you will feel performance gains which is always a bonus. Do remember, though, as other have previously recommended, you should install HPFP internals before anything else.

Good luck! Fun time.

[kehbleh]

Originally Posted by reidclark Save money, 450 bucks, and get an AccessPort.

Where would you get an AP for $450?

EDIT: Just saw someone ask this very thing, sorry for jumping the gun.

[Boost Addict]

Originally Posted by kehbleh Where would you get an AP for $450?

Donate and you'll find out

[Titanknight]

Ap for sure. Keep saving

[sezyboy]

Originally Posted by mkey66 i have a 07 speed 3. All i have is a cobb sri. Getting a boost gauge already. Looking at another 300 to 400 to spend. what would YOU get in my situation? PS: im not asking people to tell me how to spend my money, just getting others POV

I would agree with AP or RMM.
AP for long term.
RMM for immediate change in feel.

Or pretty much go read the intro to your car sticky...and do some research.

[GunGuru727]

Rear motor mount!

[Rich-PMS]

AP for $510 overnight shipping group Buy


http://www.mazdaspeedforum.org/forum/foru...2/#post1158095

[Justin Lee]

Winter is coming.

I would buy some winter treads.

[mkey66]

Originally Posted by Justin Lee Winter is coming. I would buy some winter treads.

just got some Continental Extreme DWS

[Vansquish]

Originally Posted by Justin Lee Winter is coming. I would buy some winter treads.

Unless you've already got some All-Season or Winter tires on that beast (or available), I think Justin might be onto something. If you do, then you should definitely invest in an AP, as it will give you better performance, better gas mileage (if you're not WOT all the time), and allow you to monitor your engine and make sure that everything is running the way it's supposed to be.

[DISIindahead]

take it step by step and don't rush it and it'll pay off in the end. I say:

RMM
Accessport
DP

and then go from there..in the end its all on what you want.

[speed6253]

Rmm, save for AP. Maybe springs if you don't have them already. Lowering is always a must imo

[MS3inDC]

Fuck you and your money...

Buy me an Oz... :phillyb:

[kritz]

RMM(dogbone),SSP(short shift plate+ bushings),RSB (rear sway bar)

[MSMS3]

How many miles on the '07 MS3? I ask because even "good" high pressure pumps will fade over time.

Example: See mods below. I ran a catless dp/rp on stock tune for probably 40,000 miles. I'm at 61,000 miles now. I was monitoring fuel pressure and all was fine. Turbo was spiking to 21 psi coming up on boost and then holding at about 18 psi through power band with taper to 16 at 6,000. But I was untuned. After adding a tune I began to notice fuel pressure gradually drifting downward. I could say that the raised load limits, increased timing and adjustment to boost pushed the pump over the edge, but it is just a likely that the CDFP simply increased internal tolerances due to gradual wear and was losing its ability to maintain commanded pressure under high load.

So, I'd say that if you are even thinking AP or any other tuning option, or any degree of additional mods, especially a downpipe, you ought to go ahead and do the fuel pump internals now and be done with it. Sooner or later you'll need to. Money well spent, even though you'll not see any performance gain until you add that tune or the downpipe.

[EdgeAutosport.com]

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