Proven Parts List - Common Parts that don't suck

Here is a list of parts that work for the gen juan. If you know more please put it on the list and I will add it to the list. These are common parts that the daily driver would use. This thread will grow and take time. I will not be going into deep review of each part.

A/C
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• 2 Cans R-134a DuPont Suva A/C - 18 ounces required
• Johnsen's 6816UV-6 ISO 100 Premium PAG Lubricant with UV Dye - 5 ounces required
  
• AC Compressor For Mazda 6, Mazda 3 Speed w/turbo 2.3L (1yr Warr) New 97470
  • I used this compressor from Jensen Auto in Michigan, works great. Ask model before you buy as the speed changed half way through on some years.
  • Helpful Video - I did this myself and was not too bad.

Cabin Air Filter

• ATP RA-129 Carbon Activated Premium Cabin Air Filter
  
• ATP CF-119 White Cabin Air Filter
  
• TYC 800023P2 Mazda Replacement Cabin Air Filter
  
• FRAM CF10218 Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter with Arm & Hammer

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Belt Drive
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Serpentine Belt

• Gates K060911A Serpentine Belt
• OEM - Bando 6PK2310 OEM Quality Serpentine Belt
• Dayco 5060910 Serpentine Belt **

Idler Pulley

• Gates 36263 Idler Pulley
  
• Duralast Idler Pulley 231144 **

Belt Tensioner

• Gates 38408 Tensioner
  
• Duralast Idler Pulley 305372 ** - This has a nut on the housing making it much easier to use.

I used the starred ones all together and they work great.
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Brakes
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Brake Pads - Fronts

• Hawk Performance HB549F.702 HPS High Performance Street Brake Pads
• EBC Brakes DP41574R Yellowstuff Street and Track Brake Pad
• OEM - ATE EU915C Original Disc Brake Pad Set
• EBC Brakes DP31574C Redstuff Ceramic Low Dust

Brake Pads - Rear

• Hawk Performance HB478F.605 HPS Performance Ceramic Brake Pad
  
• EBC Brakes DP41749R Yellowstuff Street and Track Brake Pad
• OEM - ATE EU973A Original Disc Brake Pad Set
  
• EBC Brakes DP31749C Redstuff Ceramic Low Dust

Brake Rotors - Fronts

• Centric 125.45078 Front Brake Rotor
• EBC Brakes S12KF1264 S12 Kits Redstuff and RK Rotor

Brake Rotors - Rear

• Centric 125.45067 Disc Brake Rotor
• EBC Brakes S12KR1284 S12 Kits Redstuff and RK Rotors

Brake Fluid

• ATE 706202 Original TYP 200 DOT 4 Brake Fluid
• JEGS Performance Products 28073
• Castrol SRF Racing Brake Fluid
  
• Any Full Synthetic DOT 4 should work well

Bleeder

• Motive Products 0100 European Power Brake Bleeder w/ Adapter
• Bottles - Motive Products 1820 Brake Fluid Catch Bottle Kit

Brake Lines

• Front - http://a.co/8FESMY3 - StopTech (950.61010) Brake Line Kit, Stainless Steel
• Rear - http://a.co/4n1DF05 - StopTech (950.61504) Brake Line Kit, Stainless Steel

Hardware

• Rear Brakes Centric Parts 117.58003 Brake Disc Hardware

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Cooling System
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Thermostat

• Motorad 512-185 Thermostat
• Gates 34044

Coolant

• OEM - Zerex Asian Vehicle Anitfreeze / Coolant
• Prestone Extended Life Antifreeze
  
• Valvoline Asian Vehicle Antifreeze
  
• Most all Green Anti-Freeze should work

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Drivetrain
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Front Axle

• http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-New-DTA-C...Manual-Only-/290929574515?hash=item43bcc10273 - 2 New DTA CV Axles L&R Mazda 3 MazdaSpeed Model 2.3L Turbo Manual Only
• Snap Rings - Mazda Drive Axles Front Snap Ring CX-5 CX-7 CX-9 3 6 OEM H010-25-421A

Clutch

• OEM - LuK 10-064 Clutch Kit ** Recommended for under 400ft/lbs tq
• LUK design has changed 01/01/19, has to be modified to work with fidanza, will update if this changes
• ACT HD Clutch Kit 6 Puck Sprung w/ Streetlite Flywheel *** Recommended
  
• ACT HD Clutch Kit 6 Puck Sprung w/ Prolite Flywheel
• South Bend Clutch Stage 3 Endurance Clutch Kit w/ Flywheel
• South Bend Clutch Stage 2 Endurance Clutch Kit w/ Flywheel

FlyWheel

• Fidanza 161071 Aluminum Flywheel "generally used with LuK Clutch"
• ACT XACT Streetlight Flywheel Mazdaspeed 3

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Electrical
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Spark Plugs

• Stock - ILTR-6A8G (3787)
• Step Colder - LTR7IX-11 (6510)
• Step Colder and Fancy "NGK 95605 LTR7BHX Ruthenium HX Plug"

Ignition
MAF Sensor

• Walker Products 245-1138 Mass Air Flow Sensor **** currently being tested may be problematic, us are your own risk, will update with more info when we know more

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Engine
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Timing Cover

• Cometic Timing Cover Gaskets EC1948018AFM

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Exhaust
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O2 Sensors

• Primary O2 Sensor - NTK 24357
• Secondary O2 Sensor - NTK 24442
  • DIY Secondary O2 - "NO HARNESS"
    BOSCH O2 Oxygen Sensor Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.3L w/ UNIVERSAL WIRING to 1-4-wire sensor

Purge Valve

• Purge valve: DORMAN 911702

Downpipe

• Catless - M2 Performance Mazdaspeed 3 2007+ Cat-Delete 3" Stainless Steel Downpipe
  
• Catted - CNT RACING 07-09 Mazdaspeed 3 High Flow Catted downpipe (76mm piping)
• Exhaust Hangers - Torque Solution Exhaust Mount Hanger Kit: Mazdaspeed 3 2007-2009

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Fuel
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Injector Studs

• 4 @ M8-1.25 x 50mm ISO 4029 Hex Drive Cup Point Black Oxide Finish Alloy Steel Socket Set Screw - Fastenal Part No. (SKU) - 39862
• 4 @ M8-1.25 DIN 6923 Steel Class 8 Zinc Flange Nut - Fastenal Part No. (SKU) - 90701
• You will also need 4 flat washers
• If you are using OEM concave washers you may need to drill them out a bit to fit on the studs

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Lighting
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Lighting

• Reverse LED Lights - JDM ASTAR 1200 Lumens Extremely Bright 144-EX

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Oil and Filters
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Conversion Kit and Quick Drain

• Mazda OEM Spin-On Conversion Kit Mazdaspeed 3 2007-2009 | Mazdaspeed 6 2006-2007
• Fumoto Extension - Needed
• Fumoto Drain Valve
• Fumoto Safety Clip

Filters

• Cartridge
  • FL-2017B - Motorcraft/Ford OEM cartridge oil filter
  • L321-14-302-9U - Mazda OEM cartridge oil filter
  • 3641 - Bosch Premium Oil Filter
  • 57203 - Wix cartridge oil filter
  • Purolator PL15505 PurolatorONE Oil Filter
  • NAPA Gold 7203

• Screw On Filters
  • Conversion Kit - Mazda OEM Spin-On Conversion Kit Mazdaspeed 3
  • Motorcraft FL-910S Engine Oil Filter
  • Bosch 3330 Premium FILTECH Oil Filter
    
  • Genuine Mazda (LF05-14-302B) Oil Filter
  • NAPA Gold Filter FIL 1348MP
  • Motorcraft FL400S Oil Filter
  • NAPA Gold 1348

Oils

• Any Oil that is Dexos Gen 2 rated will work great, yes even walmart supertech but below have been tested without issues.
• If you are built motor, run 5w40
• Royal Purple 5w30
• Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic 5W30 Motor Oil
  
• Mobil 1 (120766) Extended Performance 5W-30 Motor Oil

Oil Cooler

• Oil Cooler Gasket

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PCV
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Breather Valve

• Gen1 VC Breather
  
• Gen2 VC Breather

PCV Plate

• Standard Motor Products V477 PCV Valve

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Shift Knobs
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• Maisonvi Shift Knobs
• 50mm Delrin shift knob - 10x1.25
  
• DELRIN TEAR DROP SHIFT KNOB 10X1.25
• ****NOTE**** @VTMongoose had issues with the threading on the delrin knobs, I will update if the seller gets it corrected.

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Suspension
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Endlinks

• Front - Moog K750073 Stabilizer Bar Link Kit
• Rear - Moog K750069 Stabilizer Bar Link Kit
• Rear - B37F28170B - FEBEST # 0523-MZ3R "running these 1+ year no issues"
• Front - Lowered Cars - FLENNOR FL505H
  • OEM 300mm
    E46 M3 270mm
    Making the difference 30mm or ~1 3/16"

Control Arms

• Front Left- MOOG Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly RK620068
• Front Right - MOOG Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly RK620067

Shock Mount

• Rear Shock Mount -
  Dorman 924-412 Upper Shock Mount
• Rear Shock Mount -
  Moog K160229 Shock Mount

Bump Stop

• Rear Bump Stop - URO Parts 1J0512131B Strut Bump Stop, Rear, 129mm long

Camber Arms

• Specialty Products Company 67420 Rear Upper Arm

Front Sway Bar Bushings

• GREASEABLE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS - 26MM
  
• UNIVERSAL SWAY BAR BUSHINGS - 26MM

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Transmission
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Fluids - 2.6-3 Quarts

• Genuine Ford Fluid XT-M5-QS Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid "unicorn magic piss"
  
• TriboDyn 75W-90 Full Synthetic Gear Oil **New kid on the block, great results** !!!SHAKE WELL BEFORE FILLING THE TRANS!!!!
• Red Line 50305 MT-90 75W90 GL-4 Gear Oil
  
• Red Line 50205 MTL 70W80 GL-4 Gear Oil
  
• Mobil 1 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube

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Wheels
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Wheel Studs

• http://a.co/4Bgh6Ge - ARP 1007708 Wheel Studs - This is a 5 pack
• Timken RET166 Wheel Bearing Retaining Clip
  
• Timken WB000028 Wheel Bearing
  
• SKP SK930003 Wheel Hub

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• DTA Axles: Link
• Extended ARP Wheel Studs (sold in set of 5 rather than 4 and cheaper than normal MazdaSpeed ARP studs): Link

 

Please add more with links so that I can continue to update this thread for quick reference.

 

Just use the gallon of MT-90
and you might consider listing MTL.

 

SRF, the kang of brake fluids.
FL400S is a longer filter option
ATE EU973A cheapest rear brake stock equivalent
ATE EU915C cheapest front brake stock equivalent
EBC red front
EBC red rear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EPYRX2
EBC reds and blanks, rear https://www.amazon.com/EBC-Brakes-S12KR1284-Redstuff-Rotors/dp/B00YAZOS9K
eBC reds and blanks, front https://www.amazon.com/EBC-Brakes-S12KF1264-Redstuff-Rotors/dp/B00YAZJBVU

 

To be honest, I hate my moog endlinks. They clunk so damn much ever since the day those fuckers when on. Also don't forget napa gold filters.

 

You're welcome!
[doublepost=1492603063][/doublepost]Zerex coolant asian formula

 

Lol, you linked my shift knob page. I was joking. But thanks!


Also, as I just swapped it. serpentine belt: Gates K060911A

its cheapest on Rock Auto, but I dont know how to link to that so here is amazon.

 

If you know of some better that are cheap DD replacement let me know. I have not heard a ton of rage stories about the moog but I am sure they are out there.
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Well you do offer some of the cheapest replacement knobs that are still very nice quality so I would consider them a DD replacement.

 

Spark plugs

NGK

ILTR-6A8G (3787) - stock heat range

LTR7IX-11 (6510) - step colder

 

Primary O2 Sensor: NTK 24357
Secondary O2 Sensor: NTK 24442

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...59,exhaust+&+emission,oxygen+(o2)+sensor,5132

Purge valve: DORMAN 911702
http://www.rockauto.com/?wiki=/2008 MAZDA 3 2.3L L4 Turbocharged _Vapor Canister Purge Valve_1442059_4936

Rear Suspension shock mount: DORMAN 924412
http://www.rockauto.com/?wiki=/2008 MAZDA 3 2.3L L4 Turbocharged _Shock Mount_1442059_7572

 

SPC Camber Arms

 

I haven't seen any discussion on it but I believe this "Valvoline with Zerex technology" is the same crap. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Valvoline-Asian-Vehicle-Antifreeze-with-Zerex-Pre-Mix-1-gal/49660461
[doublepost=1492618255][/doublepost]I also have the Motive catch bottles and find them useful - even though I thought them superfluous initially.
Set of 2: http://a.co/2BMXRM5
2 because together they hold a full quart (no emptying until the end of the job), and you can have two people bleeding different locations at the same time if you like.

 

Moog endlinks are noisy as hell.
NAPA Gold brake pads arent bad. Some fading at a HPDE @NJMP and no issues after a dozen or so auto x events

 

@Raider - sticky please

 

Done son

 

IMO, based on what South Bend has stated there's no reason anyone should go stage 2 daily rather than stage 2 endurance.
http://edgeautosport.com/south-bend...azdaspeed-3-2007-2013-mazdaspeed-6-2006-2007/

 

Switched it

 

FWIW, my moog endlinks front/rear are all working well so far. The fronts did snap off the upper zerk fitting bc they sit too deep into the wheel well and make contact but nfg

 

I have read reports of people removing them and putting a small bolt in there instead. IDK what size or anything else if anyone knows.
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Looks like it might be a 6mm screw, hmmm.