I Can Genpu, You Can Too!

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Hello, Everyone!

I am a two-time Mazdaspeed 3 owner (2007 Traded In, 2013 Current Car). I loved my first one so much, I got another. Also, my first non-POS car was a 1993 Mazda MX-3 I picked up used and beat the hell out of for over 100,000 miles. I have been a huge Mazda fan since I drove a RX-7 in Gran Turismo for PSOne back in 1997. Since then, I have always dreamed of building a race car.

After I crossed over the 60,000 mile mark on my Genpu, I decided to have a little modding fun since it was out of warranty. That idea has gone from 0-100 real quick. I realized this is an opportunity to finally make my dream come true. This will be a long-term project involving a crap ton of money and a lot of blood, sweat and tears. The process itself will be the reward, and even if I blow the MF'er up, at least it'll be fun.

Since the project is ongoing, I will start here by dropping "the list" of already installed/purchased mods and I will update this thread with pictures and changes to my design. Feel free to chime in whenever. I want to learn the wisdom of the elders and gain from your experience.

As of 8/3/18...

Current Power Parts:
Cobb AP v3
Corksport HPFP Internals
JBR Tru-3.5 Wide Path Aluminum Intake
JBR Bypass Valve Hose
BNR S4 v2 Turbo
cp-e Delta Core FMIC Kit
Corksport MZR BPV
Custom PnP IM w/VTCS Delete
cp-e Block'd EGR Delete
Cobb Gen2 3" SS Turbo Back Exhaust
Corksport OCC
Grimmspeed 3-Port EBCS
Bosch 3-Bar MAP Sensor
JBR Plug-n-Play MAP Harness
JBR Methanol Injection Spacer
JBR Intake & Throttle TIGs
NGK 6510 Spark Plugs (.025" Gap)

Current Stability Parts:
KW v3 Coilovers
JBR Tru-Torsion.125 Front Adjustable Sway Bar
JBR Tru-Torsion.125 Rear Adjustable Sway Bar
JBR Tru-Torsion 1.25" Billet Sway Bar Bushing Brackets
SPC Rear Camber Arms
Moog Front & Rear End Links
Corksport Mid-Chassis Brace
Corksport Shifter Bushings
cp-e xFlex Stage 2 RMM
Stoptech Slotted & Crossdrilled Sport Brake Kit
Stoptech Steel Braided Brake Lines
Michelin Pilot Sport 3+ A/S Rubbers

Current Curb Appeal:
OPT7 LED Headlights/Fogs
Corksport LED Light Kit
Window Tint (35%)
BaysonR Front & Rear Lip Spoilers
Garage Vary Open Mouth Grill

Upcoming Good Stuff:
Manley Platinum Series 87.5mm Pistons w/.210" Wall Pins
Manley H-Tuff Plus Rods w/625+ Bolts
King pMax Tri-Metal Main & Rod Bearings
ARP L19 Head Studs & ARP Main Studs
JBR BSD & Oil Pan Baffle
Precision Balanced Rotating Assembly
Custom Supertech Valvetrain
Custom Head Porting
Custom Transmission Work (TBA)
JMF v2 PI Intake Manifold
Full Race Ceramic Coated Turbo Manifold
Custom Fuel System w/Full Port Injection & Methanol (cooling only)
Corksport Injector Seals
DM PCV Plate & Dual OCC Setup
South Bend Stage 3 Endurance Clutch
Full Poly Suspension Bushings
cp-e 75 Duro PMM & TMM
Custom Body/Aero Parts
And likely more...

-Jason