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    OPEN FOR SALES THROUGH MAY 31ST! Mazdaspeeds.org T-Shirt and Drawstring Hoodie Group Buy!

    Order and payment have been sent! 1 XL DriFit Black 1 M DriFit Blue
    Post by: Mauro_Penguin, May 31, 2020 at 11:53 AM in forum: Forum News and Announcements
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    GT350

    Congratulations sir! Please enjoy it! I am so jealous, I was just talking about getting one a few minutes ago to the wife.
    Post by: Mauro_Penguin, May 28, 2020 at 7:55 PM in forum: Cars
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    The ButtStallion Build

    After a neighborhood cruise using a probe pyrometer my manifold dropped about 100*F. I have to dig up the exact numbers, my garage is still...
    Post by: Mauro_Penguin, May 25, 2020 at 7:23 PM in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 Build Diaries
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    The ButtStallion Build

    I had to deal with a LOT of heat with my stock flange full race manifold, and that was even with the "ceramic coat." Have you considered wrapping...
    Post by: Mauro_Penguin, May 25, 2020 at 9:20 AM in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 Build Diaries
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    Disi-MZResponse

    As others have said, the air pressure is normal. It does come out in pulses. The speed of which your paper towel mists up with oil is...
    Post by: Mauro_Penguin, May 25, 2020 at 9:01 AM in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 Build Diaries
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    Where is the starter wire

    I am not home right now, I dont have any tools to take shit apart. If you can manage to take your intake, TMIC, and throttle body off, you should...
    Post by: Mauro_Penguin, May 23, 2020 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 Troubleshooting
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    WhiteLine Front Strut Brace

    I know what you're thinking, but those 3 OEM bolts that hold the top hat are smaller than the actual holes in the tower. Think hot dog in a...
    Post by: Mauro_Penguin, May 23, 2020 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 General Discussion
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    WhiteLine Front Strut Brace

    What would alignment have to do with it? It looks like the top hat mounts need some offset and they manufactured them centered so it couldn't...
    Post by: Mauro_Penguin, May 23, 2020 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 General Discussion
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    Anyone else have heat soak issues when idling for long periods?

    Perfectly normal. No life changing tips either. A better TMIC will cool faster, but might heat soak a few seconds faster too. Dont stress it...
    Post by: Mauro_Penguin, May 21, 2020 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 General Discussion
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    MOTOR SWAP BETWEEN GENS

    Coil pack harness should be the same. Just swap over your accessories like the power steering pump and a/c compressor. Keep your ECU, it has to...
    Post by: Mauro_Penguin, May 18, 2020 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3/6 Engine
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    Throttle Linkage Leak?

    The leak is from the "pivot shaft seal." The pivot shaft being a vertical rod that the transmission side of the shifter assembly moves on. It is...
    Post by: Mauro_Penguin, May 15, 2020 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 General Discussion
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    Disi-MZResponse

    Buy a coyote engine and some beach chairs to throw in the Falcon, Rat-Rod can be the first step in restoring/rebuilding old cars. I'll pitch in...
    Post by: Mauro_Penguin, May 11, 2020 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 Build Diaries
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    Disi-MZResponse

    Stop sounding like a sissy. Yes you can build a high HP v8 for the same money, but the attention is different for a high HP v8 than an import...
    Post by: Mauro_Penguin, May 11, 2020 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 Build Diaries