The time has come! I am finally going to get to start modding my car a little. I dont have the money to do anything huge, but on the list are as follows

Intake - possibly from Asstech racing. any reviews folks?

Bonez cat-back
RP 50mm exhaust
ACT clutch, maybe something else. undecided
Pulley upgrades, or are they even needed?
Full brake package
Suspension package

Nothing is in stone, and the last 2 are a few more months away. Anything else significant worthwhile doing? Would someone with a similar setup give a little feedback, how much power can I expect to get out of this. My car just passed 100K so I am assuming that my cat is starting to clog a bit anyway. Final step would be to get a decent set of rims, and when I blow the engine, or when I get too antsy, a full TIIswap.

Thanks as always for the feedback.

 

Just playing devils advocate here. Before you start modding your car, I'd seriously recommend that you make sure everything Is repaired/corrected/replaced as needed, If anything. That was my mistake back In the day. Their Is no sense In having a highlighted car still running rough due to over looking general maintanence or repairs.

 

Maybe shuffle the priority.
Thorough check for coolant & fuel leaks.
Test the aux ports & VDI.
Synthetic gear oil in the tranny.
If over 120000 mi, check the fan clutch.

Best bang for the buck mod- a header.
Then exhaust.
Then intake.

Suspension can be done anytime.

Pulleys don't do much unless you are removing the air pump & keeping the stock fan. Then you will want a double alternator pulley.

 

yeah, i haven't made a list because i don't like being dissapointed, so i buy things when i can, mostly after something breaks down.

 

Full tune up (including pulstation Dampner replacement) should be done first.

 

Yea this mod list is all goin to happen after i do a few things. I didnt talk about the repairs that im doing because i already know what im doing and that i have to do them. In a week im putting in a new clutch, fixing my diff mount, vac lines, rear ebrake cables are broke, i have to get a new shift boot, both my stupid auto seat belts are jammed, gotta take apart the dorr and clean / lube the windows, prolly going to put in new belts cause they squeak. While this isnt a definate ordered list it is just some tentative plans down on paper.

What is a pulsation dampener?

Does anyone else agree that a header system would be a better buy then others?

Thnx guys

 

Pulsation damper: A device on the fuel rail (primary on your S5) made of a small chamber with a rubber diaphragm inside. Tends to leak & spray fuel after 100000 miles or so.

Header- Most will agree RB is best.

I was on a tight budget, so I got the $80 kit from Mazdatrix & had it welded up when I replaceds the whole system. (barn in the woods muffler shop)
There are pictures and a sound clip linked in my sig below.

 

What kind of Synthetic gear oil should be run in the tranny's? Brands, weights etc, ill be flushing mine soon.

 

If you mean ours there aren't any reviews. If you did mean our intake its AZ-Tech

 

I know its AZ-tech man, i was feeling a little ornery last nite. I am considering buying one from you though, so plz dont be too ofended. BTW, i couldnt find a price on your site. By your own account, does it compare to a major brand?

How much will the PD cost me to replace?

 

We are working on the price page but I can basically tell you: N/a intake will be 180 dollars and up. TII intake will be 150 and up. yes they are different. For any further questions you can PM or IM me. I will be happy to discuss this with you in private.

Santiago


PS- No offense was intended so none is taken.

 

Gracias

How do you feel they compare to a major brand? cause it does seem more expensive. But I could be wrong

 

you better find out quick or you will be sorry

 

The reason its more expensive is because its a real cold air intake. It would compare in performance to the check point intake which is one of the few real cold air intakes other than ours and theirs costs 250 dollars and its a smaller diamiter pipe BTW. Their new kits are 2.5" and ours are 3".

 

Hey when replacing the trans fluid, don't forget to make sure you can loosen and remove the top fill plug before you open the drain plug. Same goes for the rear diff fluid. Don't ask me how I know to warn you about this.

 

Mazdatrix sells PD for under 200

 

and mazdaformane should be able to get it for you even cheaper.

 

ok man, that was what i thought, that the others werent true CAI. So when im getting ready to buy one i am sure i will be talking to you.


well, maybe you could have told me man, i didnt think these forums were for telling people what they should and shouldnt do as opposed to being an open and constructive resource. I dont know, maybe i am wrong, its been known to happen before.

 

They start to leak fuel, it drips on hot exhaust, BOOM.

 

I repeat.

 

are you guys serious about the PD costing 200?!

 

$100-$150 for a S4 PD
$150-$200 for a S5 PD

Of course that is without the labor or injector gaskets or intake manifold gaskets if you do it right.

And it should be replaced (regardless of series) every 10 years or 100k miles without fail.

 

my bad cuz i didn't know you were so sensitive i 'll try to be more informative