Tungsten6's '13 MS3 build

[Tungsten6]

Yes. Tuning is the key to these cars. Over stock tune I can pick up around 25whp/17tq (all I have to do is go on the cobb website and download stage 1 no intake) . With an intake and a cat delete its proably around an additional 10-15. The stock tune is complete garbage.

[mini_FD]

So no actually tuning like megasquirt? It's just downloaded software patch and you pic your accessories and plug it in?

[Tungsten6]

Plenty of tuning. You just can't make changes on the fly.
You have to make the changes to the car using ATR (software for tuning like tuner studio), Flash the map to the ECU, Do a data log and then hop back on the computer for the changes you want. Im not doing all that because I really dont care that much. The car is stock motor wise so I wont gain much by making small changes. When I have everything i want (FMIC,TP,DP,SRI+TIP) the car will be tuned by an etuner on mazdaspeed forums.

Essentially you do the same. He sends you a base map of his own, you do a log and he tunes your car off the log.

[Tungsten6]

Washed, waxed, and clayed yesterday
Cobb AP is installed car runs pretty damn good now. Picked up a good amount of power. Virtual dyno (which is usually within 5whp/tq if done correctly) says I am at 235/273
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Next up is Autotech FP internals because its slightly low, Corksport Stage 2 Intake, and 3in Test pipe.

[roy obanion]

lower it.

[darkcambria]

Yup, FP internals are a must on the gen2's.

[Tungsten6]

Well I was inebriated last night, and apparently I ordered a Corksport stage 2 intake....
So I have an intake on the way, lol.

[Raider]

What intake do you have?