Just Bought an 08 CX-7

[317born]

Im loving my CX-7...just curious about what aftermarket performance parts other owners have put on their cx-7s...that actually make a difference from stock....also....does anybody take their cx-7 down the 1/4....i traded my 02 trans am and 05 taurus for this...i wanted 2 do somethin different...and make a fast rarely seen street/strip monster....

[Monotonous ONE]

First off...go to www.sucx7.com

youll basically be in heaven



also go to http://www.cp-e.com/scan/co=yes/fi=products/sf=category/se=CX7/op=eq.html?open=

thats pretty much all you should need...i dont think theres an official site for the Piasini flash...but go to aftermarket section of the forum and youll be all good

[bscar]

well, since the stock turbo kicks in so low in the RPM range, get a larger turbo on top of that for later in the RPMs. I don't really trust nitrous, but if you feel inclined, do so. Just make sure your engine can handle the extra load though, otherwise kiss your car goodbye, as Mazda probably won't cover it under warranty.

[MAZOOM]

Welcome..

A bigger turbo would turn the CX-7 into a dog.

If you're looking for maximum power, get a TMIC, intake, motor mount inserts(DIY on here), maybe a downpipe, and a flash. But this motor isn't good for drag strips... the turbo, and rods become a limiting factor, the lack of aftermarket has a lot to do with it.

[bscar]

Wouldn't the larger turbo on top of the smaller one be a good idea?

[MAZOOM]

That's twin turbo and things start to get reallly complicated then. A dual scroll set up would be best. One turbo, two scrolls= almost like two turbos in one, but you have to get a lot of custom work done for it to work properly.

[Monotonous ONE]

messing with the turbo= $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$



not worth it...just get the one you have to breathe better

[317born]

im looking at getting a tmic, intake, hks bov, and full exhaust like in november....i really havent broken the engine in enough...only had 33 miles when i got it it now has 87....does anybody kno what size turbo the cx-7 has anyway

[MAZOOM]

Small? LOL
It's a KO4.

[317born]

holy crap....lil thing....i might drop a gt30r in....prolly have 2 swap my manifold though....anybody kno the stock psi the cx-7's are running

[MAZOOM]

14.9 with a 8 and 12psi limit in first and second. Not taking in TMIC pressure loss and a possible BPV leak (stock BPV on these engines leak to some extent.)

[317born]

ahh ok...i think imma upgrade my turbo to a gt2871...ets tmic...hks bov...cpt intake....hks turbo back exhaust....greddy turbo timer....greddy boost gauge....brembo drilled slotted and caliper package.....18" Volk Racing TE37 wheels....and some bf goodrich g force t/a tires...and im dropping it like 2 inches...sounds like a good plan 2 me

[MAZOOM]

ahh ok...i think imma upgrade my turbo to a gt2871...ets tmic...hks bov...cpt intake....hks turbo back exhaust....greddy turbo timer....greddy boost gauge....brembo drilled slotted and caliper package.....18" Volk Racing TE37 wheels....and some bf goodrich g force t/a tires...and im dropping it like 2 inches...sounds like a good plan 2 me
We have some BC coilovers coming out.. buy them.

[Monotonous ONE]

wow


good luck with fuel cuts

and good luck with knowing that someone with a simple flash will keep up to 60 if not get there sooner for less money than what you are spending





this thing isnt an SI but good luck and post pictures of all that

[317born]

ok well then...im new to these cars...i kno dont kno what actually works with actually making any performance with it...so i guess i'll prolly just start off with minor mods...tmic...intake and exhaust...a flash...boost gauge and turbo timer...and im no ricer or what not...boost gauge and turbo timer are just a couple of things i need to make sure nothing breaks

[MAZOOM]

Get a dashhawk, it will help troubleshoot problems a LOT, it's a datalogger that can log everything, boost PSI, knock retard, AFR etc.

I would do an intake, bypass valve, flash, TMIC, and maybe a downpipe. BC coilovers and a couple of AutoEXE things.

[Monotonous ONE]

^^^ what he said



stay away from a full catback until theres a controller or flash that will fix the fuel cuts that people have been getting...but its not looking like that time will ever come