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Old 18-08-2009, 09:25 AM   #41
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expensive?
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Old 18-08-2009, 09:35 AM   #42
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is there an engine that is close to the 1.6? Or close enough to work? Do any of the other engines have a/m cams?
It has been said that the MZR 1.5L head from the Mazda2 will go onto your 1.6L. After that you would need a way to control the SVT feature on the cams with aftermarket engine management. HiBoost turbo sounds better if you're not restricted by licence...

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Old 18-08-2009, 10:02 AM   #43
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na no license restrictions, mainly worried about spending massive $$$ on a turbo kit for a n/a...
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Old 19-08-2009, 09:40 AM   #44
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honestly, if i dont wanna spend 7k on a turbo, is there any ecu adaptors that i could use that would be worthwhile? Maybe one to set different air dual ratios!
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Old 19-08-2009, 10:00 AM   #45
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Old 19-08-2009, 09:35 PM   #46
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honestly, if i dont wanna spend 7k on a turbo, is there any ecu adaptors that i could use that would be worthwhile? Maybe one to set different air dual ratios!
Whered you get 7k from?

Pretty much everything you need to know in regards to boosting for your 1.6 can be found here:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...hp?t=123691052
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Old 20-08-2009, 03:21 PM   #47
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the turbo kit from protege garage plus a programmable ecu + tuning it would cost at least 7k.
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