borch2

Well,

I was running a bit sluggish so it was suggested that maybe my cat was clogged. A buddy of mine had a midpipe which I installed tonight. Now I am getting 5psi max.

I was running an 11-10-12 pattern with a very slow spoolup, throwing flames when I was very hot at WOT with slow high end accelleration. I pulled all of the intercooler hoses and check them, no cracks.

I have DP, MP, CB, Intake, ECU upgrade.


Did I miss something? Do I need to plug up the airpump?

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BlackR1

When you go with a MP I believe that you must remove your airpump

dont forget to tune your car after putting on the midpipe

borch2

I was planning to put in new plugs and lower the boost, but it dropped 7psi. Everything I read made me beleive that the boost would increase?????????

borch2

bump

borch2

Apparently I didn't look close enough at the hses the first time. The lower intercooler hose is cracked. The local Mazda dealer wants over $200 and doesn't have it in stock.

is there a replacement for the stock part?

zayrx7

check the partstrader.com or someone one the forum may have one, you could also make one.

BlackR1

Go to any performance shop....those couplers should be no more than 20 bucks... They're out of their mind for asking for 200 bucks for a piece of rubber.

kwikrx7

I have a stock ic with both hoses - they have 24,000 miles on them. I'll sell you the hose for $20 plus shipping if you want it. Let me know - email (quickrx7@yahoo.com)

borch2

THanks, but a guy in our club (Cincy RX-7) had a spare and gave it to me.

borch2

After a lot of hose inspection and replacement new spark plugs and installation of the midpipe, I am feeling acceleration like I never had. I have had this car since November and I think the cat was clogged when I got it.

Not too crazy about how loud it is or the smell, but.......Man this car is f'ing fast!