[NOS2Go4Me]

Flofocus,Dec 11 2008, 02:20 PM Wrote:

NOS2Go4Me,Dec 11 2008, 01:54 PM Wrote:I've seen the big let-downs with the MS3 - the lack of top-end performance.
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Thats fixed with a $500 dyno tune though ;)

I find the same with my WRX, not very much top end power at all...thats camparing it to my focus. Cant wait to run out of warranty. :lol:

On the deisel comment...my father had the new VW tdi for a loaner while his was getting the master break cylinder replaced, and boy does that thing have balls now, lot more than what I was used to in my fathers tdi wagon.
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I believe a dyno tune can alleviate some of the problems the MS3 faces... but even Mazda says it's a result of such a small turbo feeding a direct-injection engine. It's small to reduce lag and spool quickly but it runs out of "head room" at high RPMs. It's a Mitsu unit IIRC.

I've been in the Salty Sailor's tuned WRX and he has plenty of top-end power.... god that sounds wrong!! :lol: :lol: Maybe a tune is all you need for yours as well ;)

Oh yeah man, those new TDIs haul serious ass... C+D took one in a Jetta to 60 in just over 8 seconds... or just as quick as the inline-5 model. :)