Greetings everyone, noob here.
02-10-03, 09:00 AM
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Greetings everyone, noob here.
Hi y'all. Yeah, I'm a noob to this forum as far as posting goes. I've lurked on occasion trying to dig up information. My first post was a year or so ago, but was pretty much just a sentimental "wazzap" post.
I've officially resurrected my 2nd gen from storage to start the long process of turning it into a weekend fun and gun track day machine. With my budget, it will probably take me about 3 years to finish. Along the way, I will be doing some Solo I/II events in order to qualify for the Mazda Motorsports program, but the goal is to keep it streetable, even if only for occasional use.
It's a Platinum/Champagne (what's the right word?) '90 GXL 5spd. Has about 140K, and about 35K on a rebuilt motor. Only mods to date are an HKS intake and Greddy Power Extreme exhaust. I have no idea what its potential is with the different porting schemes, but I would be rather disappointed if I couldn't get it to 200HP. I would generally be happy with 225 and I would be freakin' ecstatic with 250+.
Here are some pics:
Well, gotta try to do some work, although my head is swimming with project details.
I've officially resurrected my 2nd gen from storage to start the long process of turning it into a weekend fun and gun track day machine. With my budget, it will probably take me about 3 years to finish. Along the way, I will be doing some Solo I/II events in order to qualify for the Mazda Motorsports program, but the goal is to keep it streetable, even if only for occasional use.
It's a Platinum/Champagne (what's the right word?) '90 GXL 5spd. Has about 140K, and about 35K on a rebuilt motor. Only mods to date are an HKS intake and Greddy Power Extreme exhaust. I have no idea what its potential is with the different porting schemes, but I would be rather disappointed if I couldn't get it to 200HP. I would generally be happy with 225 and I would be freakin' ecstatic with 250+.
Here are some pics:
Well, gotta try to do some work, although my head is swimming with project details.
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Originally posted by SonicRaT
So.. very clean!
So.. very clean!
Originally posted by SonicRaT
Those 4" tips?
Those 4" tips?
02-10-03, 09:21 AM
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I guess you're right, that color would hide dust/etc really well. It looks so damn nice though! Though, what the hell you doin trailering it home!? 
Drive it!
Drive it!
02-10-03, 09:25 AM
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Originally posted by SonicRaT
Though, what the hell you doin trailering it home!? Drive it!
Though, what the hell you doin trailering it home!?
Drive it!
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02-10-03, 09:31 AM
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wow, looks great, even if it needs alot of work
what kind of wheels are thoes, the remind me of my friends 944 (in a good way)
-Jacob
what kind of wheels are thoes, the remind me of my friends 944 (in a good way)
-Jacob
02-10-03, 09:33 AM
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Originally posted by CrackHeadMel
what kind of wheels are thoes, the remind me of my friends 944 (in a good way)
-Jacob
what kind of wheels are thoes, the remind me of my friends 944 (in a good way)
-Jacob
02-10-03, 09:35 AM
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Originally posted by Xentrix
Wow, I just had a revelation.
He's a n00b that already knows how to post pics. he kicks ***.
Wow, I just had a revelation.
He's a n00b that already knows how to post pics. he kicks ***.
02-10-03, 10:45 AM
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First thing - headers.
Second - ram air & cold box. (If you don't already have it)
Third - porting.
Second - ram air & cold box. (If you don't already have it)
Third - porting.
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Originally posted by OmOlsRx7
Stock 15s. The future plans include some 17" OZ Superleggera in anthracite for the street, with these serving as track wheels.
Stock 15s. The future plans include some 17" OZ Superleggera in anthracite for the street, with these serving as track wheels.
all i got is a set of stock telephone wheels and some of the turbo wheels
-Jacob
02-10-03, 02:18 PM
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Originally posted by SureShot
First thing - headers.
Second - ram air & cold box. (If you don't already have it)
Third - porting.
First thing - headers.
Second - ram air & cold box. (If you don't already have it)
Third - porting.
Next year is when the "go fast goodies" will get added on.
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