hi, Im new here and just got a 88 gxl with exhaust and intake 3 days ago for $1550 usd. Im curious as to what the trim differences are (i.e...se, gxl, gtu...). and i wanna know roughly what mods I should do top my rex 1st... Thanks in advance!

 

FULL MAJOR TUNE-UP!!!!!
Compression Test
Cooling System test
Check Belts and hoses, especially heater core hoses on back of block

 

its been done...i have reciepts for all new seals, brake rotors pads and master cylinder all lines, clutchand slave cyl., and oil change evert 2k....this car has 182k on it and runs like its new! im just wondering what my next performance mod should be...i got intake and exhaust already...whats next? will the turbo intake manifold fit on the n/a?

 

stracr85019,

Hey welcome to the forum. GXL was luxury, GTU is the sport model, GTU-S is lighterweight racing model with better gearing, Turbo II is the SUPERCAR model (250-450+HP capable) and has better gearing, Convertible has both full recline & t-top modes, SE is the base model, sport is a lighterweight model, and 10th Aniversary is a limited edition Turbo II.

I'd recomend the following maintenance:
- FULL 50K mile service/tuneup (including injector cleaning).
- Replace the "pulsation dampiner" if your car has over 90K miles
- switch to redline synthetic in the transmission & rear differential
- use regular engine oil in the engine

Other upgrades you might consider
- full exhaust upgrades (downpipe, performance main cat, nice catback exhaust) - ESPECIALLY if the car has over 100K miles on it
- new shocks/springs OR coilovers
- full allignment & tire balance

After that you might consider buying/making a cold air box & associated intake & headlight cover air intake

www.mariahmotorsports.com sells a SWEET intake setup with fiberglass cold air box which replaces the stock airbox, K&N filter/intake, and they'll stamp your headlight cover for more intake ventilation.

that's all off the top of my head.

also check out the links section as there's A TON of stuff available for these cars (accessories, discount mazda parts, upgrades, bodykits, toy models, 1/10th scale rotary R/C cars, ground effects, replacement front nose/kit, etc..

Finally your local mazda dealer can get most anything for your cars, but you migt also want to get a Victoria British catalog (they're free) - www.victoriabritish.com

-- vaughnc
89 vert
91 turbo II

 

So your another person trying to get the maz out of your NA 7 right? Well after full exhaust and intake there isn't much more bolt ons to do. You can try pulleys, e-fan and lightening up your car as much as possible. Do you have a header? After all that its basically time for porting/supercharger/N2O.

 

it has dual cat back, intake and i took out the flash to pass lenses so its like a ram air for the intake....where do i get a header/ pulley and how much gain will i get? and will a normal dry n2o kit fie efi work? whats a safe jetting?

 

Looks like your being taken care of but I just wanted to say Welcome!

 

Removing FTP lenses is useless for additional air for the intake. There is too much metal behind them. Not to mention a headlight!

Header - Mazdatrix/Racing Beat - 10 to 15 hp

Underdrive pulleys - Unorthodox - another 10 hp

Nitrous - Keep it around 50-75 shot.

 

Go with a wet shot.

 

Hello .

 

1-start saving money for new motor
2-wet n2o only way to go(to be safe)
3-start saving money for new motor
4-remove every pound of dead weight
5-good set of drag radials
6-save money for new clutch and new motor
7-make sure 5th and 6th ports are working
8-did I mention start saving money for new motor?

 

He forgot to tell you to save money for the new motor

Read the next 5000 or so posts in this forum and then enjoy the car.

6 port sleeves
vacuum hoses

 

search for a thread titled "How to make a beefy NA", that should tell you everything you need to know! Welcome to the forum, sounds like you got a good buy!