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Callisto

Mar 5, 2020 11:01 AM

Mazda3 Things I like to do

I wanted to do a thread for FUN on the the projects I.... ops I meant the wife and I will be doing to the MAZDA. Please keep in mind this is not going to be a technical thread in any way. Some of what we do may to some seem ridicules, in-practical, unreasonable, functionally questionable and down right insane but hey its our MAZDA right? :D Besides all of us like to do things the way we want anyway. :cool:

Also a WARNING do not attempt to copy what we do to our MAZDA unless you truly believe I know what I am doing and can duplicate the project in every detail. And I have been told so often in my life that I don't know what I am doing so maybe better just look at my pictures and have a good laugh on me with my fun with my MAZDA. :laughin

Purchased new at the end of 2018 Mazda3 Touring and immediately started modding.

Since we all know what a stock bodied Mazda3 looks like I thought I would start my thread with the body mods.
I will say that i may be posting pictures with the stock hood back on while in the process of attaching my FUNCTIONAL CAI I engineered and designed for my car.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...db5d7e7abd.jpg

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...2b157275a3.jpg

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...fee3316e2f.jpg

These are current pictures after a washing over the weekend.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...dabcfc5dc8.jpg

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...550074a526.jpg

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...ac0307a7a6.jpg

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...993b09a141.jpg

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...55a61d1553.jpg

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...c4e0927662.jpg

Callisto

Mar 5, 2020 11:04 AM

Real Horse Power Parts, another projest

How to give me up to 50 real Horsepower increase with NO ECU calibration or extensive modification to any part on the engine. :D

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...c4cb53a936.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...fa1d289f7d.jpg
This is just a trial fit of the solenoids. I may change things as I get the project closer to completion.

mazdaCPA

Mar 5, 2020 02:02 PM

Looks good. So many people deleting the chrome trim that when you see a car with chrome it looks unique.

Callisto

Mar 5, 2020 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mazdaCPA (Post 181726)

Looks good. So many people deleting the chrome trim that when you see a car with chrome it looks unique.

Yes I still like just a little chrome. I am in the process of making my own front grill emblem to replace the Mazda grill emblem.
I also got mixed opinions from a few forum members about my choice of "OLD SCHOOL" American Racing 5 Spoke Wheels on other forums.

These pictures below are a project in the works

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...3d19eda333.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...49a373282a.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...b76530e265.jpg

This is the trail fit,before the finish polishing and fitment. I used duck take on the back to hold the 3 parts on the grill just to see how it looks.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...e3b882b193.jpg

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...82b325ab0a.jpg

mazdaCPA

Mar 5, 2020 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Callisto (Post 181727)

I like the wheels. I also have a great deal of respect for people who make their cars their own.

Chrome mirror caps would really finish it off but I doubt they are available.

Callisto

Mar 5, 2020 09:19 PM

BIGGER Throttle Body

One of the starting engine mods I prefer to do to most of my rides is a larger Throttle Body. Unfortunately for the 2.5 SkyActiv engine no one offers a performance one yet? So I had to machine my own. I obtain a donor throttle body from a auto recycler and disassembled it. From there I machined the larger diameter without sacrificing the integrity of the main body by going to thin. The Throttle plate had to be made from scratch and it actually took a couple days to get the closed angle at 180 degree difference from the opposing edge correct. I counter sunk the throttle plate screws as best as I could again considering longevity over the highest flow capability. I did however reduce the throttle shaft size so I think that compensated for the screws? The end result was a Throttle body that is 5% by volume improved, The engine will start and idle fine and after a few months on the engine has not generated any DTC's, loss in MPG or any other negative results. I have not as yet and have not decided if I will do a DYNO test to see what it actually did for the power at WOT/REDLINE. It really does not matter to me at this point anyway and may only be the ingredient catalist for controversy?

STOCK THROTTLE BODY
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...31e0c22379.jpg

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...3ecb27723a.jpg

The completed larger throttle Body

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...6161a7ef9d.jpg

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...9ec4a6ebcd.jpg

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...2231e3dd90.jpg

Callisto

Mar 6, 2020 05:27 PM

console custom gauge panel