Defector checking in to say hello

[EP3toMS3]

I had an EP3



But I wanted boost, and the Mazdaspeed3 was calling my name.
They're notorious for being very complicit to minor bolt-ons and a decent tune, and mine certainly hasn't disappointed. I poked my nose in here to see how you all were putting the power down with wrong wheel drive (thanks for the tire tips!) and figure I should share a picture or two of my happy hatch.

For those that don't know much about the stock 2.3L turbo wagon, it comes with a direct injected 263/280 crank rating, and mine put down a dyno of 247/265 on the local rollers. I've since added an intake, test pipe (secondary cat delete), fuel pump internals, and a 25% E85 tune for some juicy spark advance.



We use CF1.01, but the Dynojet numbers for the car are 338/406. I'd call that a tad optimistic at CF1.09.

And here's a picture of the car



I'm waffling over a turbo swap, but I'll probably wait one more year before I bump it up about 70HP. That's about all you can safely achieve on stock block ~400/400.

I'll continue to snoop around - there's always good information boosted FWD owners can share!