Looking to pick up a 1989 MX-6 GT I have seen for sale locally. I recently sold my 2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4 and am completely new to these cars let alone Mazda's in general. First looking at the aftermarket for these cars, I realized there really isn't one (that is compared to the SRT-4 game). I also understand that these cars are very reliable and can handle many modifications with proper tuning and supporting mods. It comes off (as I have read) a very under estimated car that can produce great hp and torque numbers when done right.
My goals for the car are:
Beginners Mods (In the SRT-4 Community: CAI, plug wires, plugs, full exhaust, and a basic tune as well as what gauges are recommend for monitoring ex. Wideband, Scan Gauge etc). If someone could explain to me where to purchase these for starters would be great, and explain to me if there is more needed.
Looking into the future I would love to have a fun, reliable daily driver but still be able to put down respectable hp/torque numbers. That being said I would like to eventually do a turbo upgrade (what turbo is best for my application, where to buy, what is needed to do this, etc.) if possible (again I am basing this post off what I know coming from SRT-4's) I would like to do an e85 conversion (injectors, fuel pump, tune, where to buy, and anything else required.)
Again completely new to these cars so take it easy, I by no means call myself a mechanic but am looking to learn as I go.
My last question is what is the best option for tuning? I have seen Megasquirt on many applications but am wondering what else is out there, what's better, and why. I am looking for some sort of plug and play (ex. I had a Diablo Sport Predator for my neon, just plug into the OBD2 port load a tune and go). I don't expect it to be that easy so please enlighten me on what you guys are using.
Any input is greatly appreciated, and am pretty pumped to join this community. I have done a little searching here and there so if there is an answer I missed that has been posted again and again please link me. Thanks
My goals for the car are:
Beginners Mods (In the SRT-4 Community: CAI, plug wires, plugs, full exhaust, and a basic tune as well as what gauges are recommend for monitoring ex. Wideband, Scan Gauge etc). If someone could explain to me where to purchase these for starters would be great, and explain to me if there is more needed.
Looking into the future I would love to have a fun, reliable daily driver but still be able to put down respectable hp/torque numbers. That being said I would like to eventually do a turbo upgrade (what turbo is best for my application, where to buy, what is needed to do this, etc.) if possible (again I am basing this post off what I know coming from SRT-4's) I would like to do an e85 conversion (injectors, fuel pump, tune, where to buy, and anything else required.)
Again completely new to these cars so take it easy, I by no means call myself a mechanic but am looking to learn as I go.
My last question is what is the best option for tuning? I have seen Megasquirt on many applications but am wondering what else is out there, what's better, and why. I am looking for some sort of plug and play (ex. I had a Diablo Sport Predator for my neon, just plug into the OBD2 port load a tune and go). I don't expect it to be that easy so please enlighten me on what you guys are using.
Any input is greatly appreciated, and am pretty pumped to join this community. I have done a little searching here and there so if there is an answer I missed that has been posted again and again please link me. Thanks