Mazdaspeed 6 General Build/Parts Thread

[smokeys36shop]

A few months back i made a Mazdaspeed 6 General Build/Parts Thread on another forum and since i am liking this thread more and more and have used it for some installs i figure i would share it here to help this Mazda Community.

It starts out with 3 stages to help guide you on your want to making a solid car.

The second section is a listing by stage with a link to almost every part for the speed 6.

If the stages don't help the community i will delete it but i figure new people can use this to build their cars and to find parts easier instead of asking. Hope it helps

Additional Info is Welcome!


General Build Thread


To start out I want to say that this thread will favor the Cobb AP over any tuning device since I feel it is the best on the market. Other tuning devices are CP-E, Hypertech, Unichip & Versatuner

So here are the stages. Note: there is no particular order to get these products and this is just a general guide

Stage 1 -

-I recommend start out with buying the Cobb AP. it can be used on a stock car/also allows for monitoring the car.
-short ram intake or cold air intake with supporting turbo inlet pipe
-Upgraded bypass valve or blow off valve
-Upgraded spark plugs
-Rear engine motor mount
-3 inch test pipe

Stage 2 -

-3 inch exhaust
-Upgraded downpipe
-Top mount intercooler/front mount intercooler ( preferably fmic over tmic for better cooling )
-Upgraded fuel pump for higher than stock boost levels and power
-Upgraded rear differential brace and mount.
-Upgraded Passanger Side Engine Mount, Transmission Mount & Front Engine Mount

(note: all of the above mods will work well with the stage 2 tunes on the Cobb AP or may need a slight tweek in the tune.)

after stage 2 is where the power mods come in. you can go as far as you want with it. both stage 1 & 2 will give you everything you need to support these power mods.

(note: all mods after will require some sort of protune/etune. it is recommended to speak to a professional or someone who is very knowledgeable in tuning the speeds. there is someone over on mazdaspeed forums named djuosnteisn who seems to be e/tuning alot of peoples cars and many of them seem to be very happy with it. http://www.mazdaspeedforum.org/forum/foru...ne-list-89893/ )

Stage 3-
-Meth kit
-Intercooler Sprayer
-Turbo Upgrade
-Depending on turbo upgrade a new turbo inlet and 3"intake
-Turbo Manifold
-Upgraded Wastegate Actuator
-Engine Upgrade like pistons and rods or new motor
-Upgraded Radiator
-Ported Intake Manifold
-Ported Throttle Body
-Upgraded Clutch
-Upgraded Flywheel
-Upgraded Ignition System

Additional Supporting Mods-
Additional monitoring system
Turbo Timer
Boost Gauge
Upgraded short shifter & bushings
Shifter Cable Relocation
Front & Rear Sway Bar
Lowering Springs and Coilovers
Balance Shaft Delete
Thermal Insulating Gasket
Boost Controller
Oil Catch Can
Front & Rear Strut Bar
EGR Block Off Plate
Injector Seals
Map Sensors & Harness
Overboost Protection


This is all i can think of right now. Of course people are welcome to add more if i am missing any.

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First off here is a list of the main sites to buy parts from for Mazdaspeeds in general:

• http://www.cobbtuning.com/
• http://www.corksport.com/
• http://Cp-e.com/
• http://www.jamesbaroneracing.com/store/
• http://www.edgeautosport.com/
• http://protegegarage.com/
• http://www.therpmstore.com/

Second, here is a list of e-tuners from www.mazdaspeedforum.org/forum (http://www.mazdaspeedforum.org/forum/forum/f601/):

• atvfreek; Perm
• Lex; http://www.stratifiedauto.com/index....index&cPath=72
• rfinkle2; Dizzy Tuning
• RichieRichness; http://www.richtune.org/
• phate; Dizzy Tuning
• Bucker; Dizzy Tuning
• Boost_creep; Dizzy Tuning
• dantes5823; Richtune
• djuosnteisn; Sells le perm

THAT'S ONLY A FEW!! HELP ME OUT AND NAME SOME MORE! Along with their respective company if possible please.


There are many different brands for each category. Below is a list for each, by stages in no particular order

Stage 1

Tuning Solution

Cobb Ap is a one of a kind product. Here is a link to Cobb with detailed information on it - COBB Tuning - MAZDASPEED AccessPORT . this link is only for the 2006-2007 mazdaspeed 6. There is a seperate link for the speed 3's

Other Tuning Solutions
VersaTuner - VersaTuner - tuning software for Mazdaspeed, Mazda MPS and Mazda CX-7
CPE- ??????? I don't see it on their site anymore CPE Standback

(note: again please note this thread was set up using the cobb ap in mind due to the preset maps available for it.)


Intake Systems

Short Ram Intake-

cobb - COBB Tuning - MAZDASPEED6 SF Intake Kit
cp-e - MazdaSPEED6 XcelNANO
corksport with inlet - Mazdaspeed 6 Short Ram Intake CorkSport Power Series

Cold Air Intakes

CP-E - MazdaSPEED6 Xcel
Injen - Injen Cold Air Intake for Mazdaspeed 6 #SP6071 - Revolution Performance Motorsports!

Inlet Pipes

Cobb - COBB Tuning - MAZDASPEED Turbo Inlet Hose
Corksport - CORKSPORT Power Series Turbo Inlet Pipe
HTP - http://www.hitunedperformance.com/msproducts.html
CP-E - MZR 2.3 DISI Nviscid

Upgraded bypass valve or blow off valves

HKS- MazdaSPEED6 HKS Blowoff Valve Kit | Custom Performance Engineering
Cobb - MAZDASPEED XLE Bypass Valve
Turboxs Hybrid BOV - Mazdaspeed 3 & 6 Hybrid Blow Off Valve - TurboXS
GFB BOV - http://www.gfb.com.au/products?page=...ategory_id=179



Rear Engine Motor Mount

JBarone - Rear Motor Mount 80a Durometer [MS6MollyRMM] - $90.00 : James Barone Racing, Custom Fabrication
CP-E - MazdaSPEED6 Engine Mount | Custom Performance Engineering
AWR - AWR Rear Motor Mount for MAZDASPEED 6

Test Pipe

Corksport Race Pipe - CORKSPORT 'Power Series' Racepipe For Mazdaspeed 6
SLS - Protege Garage - SLS Test Pipe - Mazdaspeed6

Stage 2-

Catback Exhaust

Cpe Single 3" Exhaust- http://www.cp-e.com/products/mazdasp...exhaust-system
Cpe Dual 3" Exhaust - http://www.cp-e.com/products/mazdasp...exhaust-system
Corksport 80mm 3.1" Exhaust - http://www.corksport.com/corksport-p...st-system.html
Magnaflow 2.5"/2.25" Exhaust - http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...ne=all&id=7597
GHL Duel 3" Exhaust - http://www.therpmstore.com/store/p/5...daspeed-6.html
Custom Exhaust from a local exhaust shop

Downpipe

Corksport - http://www.corksport.com/corksport-p...-downpipe.html
CP-E - http://www.cp-e.com/products/mazdasp...-3-ss-downpipe
Ebay - http://www.ebay.com/itm/06-07-Mazda-...item1e6a5fe6f5

Top Mount Intercooler

Corksport - http://www.corksport.com/corksport-m...tercooler.html
CPE - http://www.cp-e.com/products/mazdasp...nt-intercooler
PTP - http://www.pt-performance.com/showPr...4&cID=7&pID=52

Front Mount Intercooler

Corksport - http://www.corksport.com/corksport-p...-fmic-kit.html
Corksport Version 2 - http://www.corksport.com/corksport-m...am-intake.html
CPE - http://www.cp-e.com/products/icy2011...nt-intercooler
CX-Racing - http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant..._Code=JDMZDSPD
Altered Custom - http://www.alteredcustoms.net/Altere...it-MS6-p5.html
Custom / Make Your Own

Upgraded Fuel Pump

KMD Fuel Pump Internals - http://www.kmdtuning.com/index.php?_...productId=1153
PTP Fuel Pump Internals - http://www.protegegarage.com/1663-hi...azdaspeed.html
Autotech Fuel Pump Internals - http://edgeautosport.com/autotech-hi...p-upgrade-kit/
CPE Upgraded Fuel Pump - http://www.cp-e.com/products/hpfpump...fpump%E2%84%A2

Upgraded Rear Differential Brace and Mount.

CPE - http://www.cp-e.com/products/mazdasp...erential-mount
Turbine Tech Mount - http://www.streetunit.com/Turbine_Te.../ttms6rdfm.htm

Passanger, Transmission Mounts & Front Engine Mounts

AWR Kit - http://store.awrracing.com/products/...%252d2007.html


Stage 3-

Meth Kit

Labante - http://superpowercharger.com/watermeth.htm
Devils Own - http://www.alcohol-injection.com/en/172-speed-6
AEM - http://www.aemelectronics.com/water-...hnr91626repqu7


Turbo Upgrade

BNR Stage 1-3 - http://bnrsupercars.com/
ATP General List - http://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/merchant...egory_Code=MS6

3" intake/inlet For UpGraded ATP Turbo

ATP Inlet - http://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/merchant...egory_Code=MS6
ATP Intake - http://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/merchant...egory_Code=MS6
CPE Intake - http://www.cp-e.com/products/mazdasp...%A2-air-intake
CPE Inlet - http://www.cp-e.com/products/mazdasp...%E2%84%A2-pipe
HTP Inlet - HTP - http://www.hitunedperformance.com/ht...nlet-polished/
Jbarone Full 3" Intake System - Coming Soon


Turbo Manifold

Steedspeed - http://www.steedspeed.com/mazdaspeed...urbo_manifolds
DNP - http://edgeautosport.com/dn-performa...ifold-ms3-ms6/
OBX - http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-MAZDASPE...item335689b238
Creative Performance - http://www.streetunit.com/Creative_P...e_p/cp1234.htm
Full Race - http://www.full-race.com/store/turbo...-disi-mzr.html
CP-E - http://www.cp-e.com/products/feature...turbo-manifold

Engine Upgrade

Pistons
CPE Pistons - http://www.cp-e.com/products/mazdasp...3-disi-pistons
CPE Magnum Stage 2 Pistons - http://www.cp-e.com/products/mazdasp...stage2-pistons
Arias - http://www.protegegarage.com/948-product-948.html

Rods
CPE - http://www.cp-e.com/products/mazdasp...r-23-disi-rods

New Motor
CPE Stage 1 - http://www.cp-e.com/products/feature...-i-short-block
CPE Stage 2 - http://www.cp-e.com/products/feature...ii-short-block
CPE Stage 3 - http://www.cp-e.com/products/feature...ii-short-block


Ported Intake Manifold

MAPerformance - http://www.maperformance.com/maperfo...3-ms3rev3.html
Grimmspeed - http://www.grimmspeed.com/catalog/pr...roducts_id=233

Ported Throttle Body

Grimmspeed - http://www.grimmspeed.com/catalog/pr...roducts_id=234

Upgraded Ignition System

HKS - http://www.therpmstore.com/store/p/3...MX-5-CX-7.html


Additional Supporting Mods-

E85 Gas - http://www.e85fuel.com/find-an-e85-station/

Additional Monitoring System
Dashhawk - http://www.dashhawk.com/
Aeroforce Scan Guage - http://www.aeroforcetech.com/products_interceptor.html
Auterra - http://www.therpmstore.com/store/p/5...hDyno-SPD.html
ScanGauge II - http://www.therpmstore.com/store/p/3...-Computer.html

Boost Gauge (note: there are a ton of aftermarket companies & sizes so i am only listing a few)
52mm Prosport - http://prosportgauges.com/52mm-boost-gauge.aspx
52mm Prosport Digital - http://prosportgauges.com/Digital-boost-1.aspx

Upgraded short shifter
TWM Stage 1 & 2 - http://www.twmperformance.com/shorts...rtshifters.htm

Shifter Bushings
Twm - http://www.twmperformance.com/bushin...ushing-kit.php
Jbarone - http://www.jamesbaroneracing.com/sto...roducts_id=107

Shifter Cable Plate
Jbarone Kits include Plate/weight/bushings - http://www.jamesbaroneracing.com/sto...ex&cPath=40_98
J Speed - http://www.jspeedinc.com/apps/webstore/

Shifter Plate Weight
Jbarone - http://www.jamesbaroneracing.com/sto...ex&cPath=48_92

Front Sway Bar
Racing Beat - http://www.racingbeat.com/Mazda-6/Sway-Bars/70100.html

Rear Sway Bar
Corksport - http://www.corksport.com/corksport-m...bar.html?sl=EN

Coilovers
KSport - http://edgeautosport.com/ksport-kont...coilovers-ms6/

Balance Shaft Delete
GP-Werks - https://www.gp-werks.com/products/Du...aSpeed-6).html
PTP - http://www.protegegarage.com/1768-ba...elete-kit.html
Jbarone - http://www.jamesbaroneracing.com/sto...&cPath=198_201

Thermal Insulating Gasket
Jbarone Intake Mani Gasket - http://www.jamesbaroneracing.com/sto...roducts_id=237
Jbarone Throttle Body Gasket - http://www.jamesbaroneracing.com/sto...roducts_id=243
PTP Intake Mani Gasket - http://www.pt-performance.com/showPr...cID=11&pID=248


Oil Catch Can (note: there are a ton of aftermarket companies so i am only listing a few)
Corksport - http://www.corksport.com/corksport-oil-catch-can.html
Jbarone - http://www.jamesbaroneracing.com/sto...&cPath=147_151
Protege Garage - http://www.protegegarage.com/1530-product-1530.html
Protege Garage - http://www.protegegarage.com/1523-product-1523.html

Front Strut Bar
Corksport - http://www.corksport.com/corksport-f...daspeed-6.html
Speedline Front Lower Strut Bar - http://www.thespeedline.us/servlet/t...06-pls-/Detail

Rear Brace Bar
Corksport - http://www.corksport.com/corksport-r...daspeed-6.html
The Speedline - http://www.thespeedline.us/servlet/t...06-pls-/Detail

EGR Block Off Plate
Jbarone - http://www.jamesbaroneracing.com/sto...products_id=92

High Pressure Rail Valve
PTP - http://www.pt-performance.com/showPr...&cID=3&pID=330

Injector Seals
Cpe - http://www.cp-e.com/products/mazdasp...injector-seals
PTP - http://www.pt-performance.com/showPr...&cID=3&pID=290

Map Sensors & Harness
Harness - http://www.bitwise-motorsports.com/
Bosch Sensor - 3 Bar - http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/pro...oducts_id/1721
Bosch Sensor 3.5 Bar -http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/1772

Overboost Protection
Stratified Guardian Angel - http://www.stratifiedauto.com/index....roducts_id=217

[Alpha]

Just to add to your list, Full Race makes a killer 2pc downpipe for these cars and RPS as well as Southbend both have clutches near production.

[Code Monkey]

I would add SPC ball joints to stage 1 (really any stage) - combined with a proper alignment it makes the car a different animal handling-wise.

[TiGraySpeed6]

Shame you're not VIP, I suspect @Raider would reward this effort

[Raider]

Damn. this is def $$ MSF Bucks worthy of a reward. but no VIP.

I stuck it. FWIW. CPE Standback is doorstop material now.

[smokeys36shop]

Originally Posted by Raider Damn. this is def $$ MSF Bucks worthy of a reward. but no VIP. I stuck it. FWIW. CPE Standback is doorstop material now.

Its true Cpe is no longer selling the standback but i was told they still work with it for people who still own it or buy it used. thats why its up on the list

[Raider]

If @barone takes time and posts up the links to his stuff, I can add it too.

[TiGraySpeed6]

List is in need of the MD SM OCC link - OCC KITS MAZDASPEED6 - Performance Automotive Development LLC

[smokeys36shop]

ti you know im still new with this site lol...i will donate tonight when i get home from work

[Raider]

pm me when you do, I'll make you rich...

[smokeys36shop]

Originally Posted by Raider pm me when you do, I'll make you rich...

will do...expect my pm some time tonight then. no idea what you do with the msf money lol but i am sure in time i will find out

I do hope this turns into a good thread for people to turn to for helpful info. i have always said that people need a helpful structured guide/list for modding for this car.

This thread in total took well over 20 hours of research so far on different companies sites. Raider if you know of a way to make it more appealing to the community here let me know and i will try to correct it the best i can.

[Raider]

Wow. Well, at least the 5 remaining users are in luck, lol.

[TiGraySpeed6]

lolz- Smokey you're all good!
I'm 800+ posts in and have never pointed out a post to Raider before

It's an MSF way of saying Damn Nice Job!

[smokeys36shop]

I am no longer BROWN

[Raider]

$ sent

[Amped]

smokeys36shop, I want to thank you for this info, I just picked up my used Speed6 since I totaled my 3 and have been looking for a post like this since I'm sure as hell not making a noob "what should I do first" thread. You've make my life 20x easier. Well deserved sticky, nice work.

[smokeys36shop]

Originally Posted by Amped smokeys36shop, I want to thank you for this info, I just picked up my used Speed6 since I totaled my 3 and have been looking for a post like this since I'm sure as hell not making a noob "what should I do first" thread. You've make my life 20x easier. Well deserved sticky, nice work.

No problem. Its something i always felt the speed 6 community needed.

Originally Posted by darkcherry This should be a sticky for noobs! Awesome job on the research and time that went into making this thread. Also would like to add a side note. Corksport has a new front sway bar coming out the middle/ end of July for the mazdaspeed 6 and it is 28.5mm. Reasonably priced. Just a FYI for this thread and to add to that they are in the development to a few more items they have not made public yet for the mazdaspeed 6's.

thanks. yes i get corksports emailed news letter and saw the front sway bar was coming soon so i will be adding it when it hits. Still waiting for Jbarone to come out with his 3.5 inch intake for our cars as well. Other than those 2 companies i don't think i need to add anything new to that list yet.

Added Street Units Exhaust Manifold - StreetUnit Exhaust Manifold

[darkcherry]

This should be a sticky for noobs! Awesome job on the research and time that went into making this thread. Also would like to add a side note. Corksport has a new front sway bar coming out the middle/ end of July for the mazdaspeed 6 and it is 28.5mm. Reasonably priced. Just a FYI for this thread and to add to that they are in the development to a few more items they have not made public yet for the mazdaspeed 6's.

[smokeys36shop]

added Injector Seals, Map Sensors / Harness & Overboost Protection to the bottom of the list

[Coaststarlight]

Add Go-Fast-Bits "Respons" BOV to BOV list, Works quite well on the Speed


Options include being able to go from Full recirc and Full VTA and Anywear in between with a twist of a built-in knob and Fully adjustable/tunable spring load


Link:

Respons

[joshuafouseMS6]

I used this thred all the time for my car. Thank You

[Jh8909]

please add the JBR balance shaft delete to this list now. Thank you

[Blackcherry06]

great Thread, Thank you

[LilGator]

Originally Posted by smokeys36shop Stage 1 - -I recommend start out with buying the Cobb AP. it can be used on a stock car/also allows for monitoring the car. -short ram intake or cold air intake with supporting turbo inlet pipe -Upgraded bypass valve or blow off valve -Upgraded spark plugs -Rear engine motor mount -3 inch test pipe

Why is BPV/BOV an assumed upgrade? What necessitates this?

[smokeys36shop]

Originally Posted by LilGator Why is BPV/BOV an assumed upgrade? What necessitates this?

The stock bpv for me was a piece of crap. Not saying all of them are but mine was leaking. I personally don't like the stock plastic bpv and an upgraded metal one is something worth investing into if you ever plan on turning up the boost or for just holding proper boost levels. My factory boost levels were around 12-13 lbs of boost when I was stock. As soon as I upgraded to a aftermarket bpv I noticed I was where I was supposed to be from the start. That's my experience with it and is a reason why I added it where I did.

Again this is a general guide. No need to follow it 100%. I have met people in the past who just love the stock bpv but many who hated it and experienced the same issues I did with holding proper boost levels.

[Raider]

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