Driving my Supercharged Mazda3

Finally got it out on the road! Not fully tuned yet but she RIPS!

[@andysay462]

You sir are uplifting the gen 3 mazda3 community 👍. Is this the VT twin screw supercharger? How was the tuning process?

[@abou824]

Yep that's what it is. The tuning process is pretty easy but relatively long. If you've done orangevirus or DRtuned it's pretty much like that. Doing data logs and everything before you write the next revision to the ECU.

[@aliefdrumline]

How would I find the supercharger? Tooo nice

[@Willadin]

Sounds amazing! Can't wait for more, keep it up!

[@abou824]

Thanks!!

[@ImEthan98]

Hello I'm a long time lurker and wondered how the car has held up over 3 years? I have a 2.0 and was waiting for the turbo kit but its still only compatible with the 2.5, as my car is getting older I don't want to boost it but am planning to get another 2017 hatch in 2.5 for the turbo kit. I'm not heart set on the turbo kit and am still deciding whether or not I'll get another 2.0 or 2.5, just curious how the car has been and if you had the option to start over would you still do the supercharger or would you turbo?

[@abou824]

@@ImEthan98 It's been great and it's only getting faster as the sauce tune gets better and better. There's no 2.0 turbo kit commercially available yet so the super is the only option. Given the dynos I've seen of the Corksport 2.5 turbo kit vs the 2.5 supercharger, I don't think the added complexity and chance of engine damage from the turbo kit is worth it. The instant power you get from the supercharger is better imo too.

[@ImEthan98]

@@abou824 Thanks for the quick response. That makes sense, I was concerned about wear on the valve train since it seems a bit complex to tune the valve overlap properly with the high compression ratios so that was a reason I was leaning towards the super. My car just hit 160k miles though and it's been good to me, I think she's too old for it now but I think I'll end up getting another 2.0 when this one is tired. I assume the 2.0 revs a hair faster too than the 2.5

[@abou824]

@@ImEthan98 Justin (sauce tuner) has the whole thing figured out. The only engines we've had explode have been from gross negligence. And yeah the 2.0 revs faster and higher

[@ImEthan98]

@@abou824 I'm glad it's been figured out and better established now. I did a leakdown test on my engine around 145k and it was still ~95% on all cylinders, have you known anyone to install one on such a high mileage engine? Ultimately I will still most likely wait to get a new to me 3, but it's fun playing with the idea of boosting this one if it's plausible

[@justinhinsey4093]

How are things holding up?

[@abou824]

Check the latest Supercharger post on the mazda3 subreddit, I explain in full detail my experiences over the past year

[@keepitathousand420]

good job on the mod bro, have you done acceleration tests yet? we'd love to see it

[@Shromp-sh7lh]

So you must be the guy from the pdf guide?😂

[@LikquidDutch]

Sound cool to bad this platform won’t make anywhere as much power as it’s previous predecessor speed 3 and speed 6 line unless the engine gets reworked . And more tuning options become available . Mazda needs to bring back the speed lineup . I’d like a follow up how well the engine is holding up 6-8 months from now .

[@abou824]

It feels a lot better. Instant torque everywhere and no torque steer due to reworked axles

[@LikquidDutch]

@@abou824 how much power and boost is the charger pushing ?

[@abou824]

@@LikquidDutch check my recent video post. Be sure to read the description, Dyno numbers are pretty meaningless.

[@LikquidDutch]

@@abou824 There not meaningless lol it gives you a great amount of data including raw power your car is producing. I have a 2008 MS3 which is making 396 whp wheel on the stock block on mix of e30 on an s3 . There is quite of bit of information we used to dial in the power .

[@abou824]

@@LikquidDutch the afr, boost, and torque curve are very meaningful

[@andrewtoledo725]

Would a dyno shop be able to tune it for me once I have it installed ? I have no idea how I would go about tuning

[@abou824]

No, the sky platform is a little harder to get power out of. It's remote tuning, the best option is Justin freemans sauce tune. Super easy.

[@mfisher8094]

Dude, your car sounds awesome! If I purchased this product, will it interfere with my throttle commander?

[@abou824]

Thanks!! Nope it won't have any issue, I have a throttle booster too.

[@mfisher8094]

@@abou824 Since my engine has high mileage, would it be wise to install it. I have around 62,000 miles

[@abou824]

@@mfisher8094 mine had almost exactly the same when I installed it!

[@confidential6291]

Rough build cost for the charger? Not talking about the kit itself

[@abou824]

Wdym, like kit + supporting mods? Probably $4500 currently is a decent estimate for the kit, tune, spark plugs, oil cooler, lpfp, etc

[@nextleveljourney6612]

Please add more details like which Supercharger and accessories/components please please please

[@abou824]

Hey! Check out the guide we put together. Goes over everything needed. If you have trouble with the link lmk drive.google.com/file/d/1q38vb7a0kd-VjG-7LXMi2kpJDl7e-T3y/view?usp=sharing

[@DailyDriver01]

Looks and sounds incredibly awesome! Do you have a 0-100?

[@abou824]

Thanks!! I don't yet, I'll get 0-60s and stuff after the final tune is on

[@keegan20092]

Where did you get that little screen right of the steering wheel? I have the basemodel 2014 mazda 3 and want to find something I can buy for a tachometer that isn't super bulky and that doesn't stick out like a sore thumb

[@abou824]

It's called an ultragauge MX. It's run off of the obd2 port, I've had it for 3 or so years and I love it

[@blackdragonstory1122]

How much more fuel is it consuming compared to before super charging? I have 2022 mazda 3 g150 and am thinking of maybe investing in a super charger after warranty for the car expires.

[@abou824]

If you drive it normally then you can get almost normal mpg, but that's if you don't floor it everywhere. I drive it like I stole it and I average 17mpg

[@blackdragonstory1122]

@@abou824 whats that in liters pet kmh? Rn I am at 8.3 l/100km. So far just short distance drives.

[@abou824]

@@blackdragonstory1122 Then whatever your normal fuel economy numbers is what you can expect if you drive normally. The bypass valve system allows you to be out of boost unless you're on the throttle, so you have very little parasitic loss.

[@trombone32123]

Might be a silly question but I noticed in your reel where you do some revs and pulls, the whine is significantly noticeable. Which sounds great. But on your first start up video, you couldn't really hear it. Is the whine always pretty loud or did something need to be done after? Thanks in advance!

[@abou824]

On my 2.0 it's very loud. The amount of noise depends on your intake type. Stock intake or afe Takeda intake really muffle it. My corksport Sri makes it super loud. You can hear it on a cold start and whenever you rev it. This vid was on the stock tune so it wasn't as noticable as it is now.

[@balintvagner2839]

Is it also okay with the manual? can the stock transmission handle the torque if i were to install one on the 2.0l?

[@abou824]

I have the 2.0L manual, it's perfectly fine

[@balintvagner2839]

@@abou824 great to hear, many thanks

[@999chilly2]

where did you get that carbon fiber cover for the chrome on your steering wheel?

[@abou824]

Pretty sure that was from AliExpress

[@matt12239]

How much does it cost to supercharge it? Im debating getting the 2.5 with the CS turbo kit, or 2.0 with ss kit.

[@abou824]

The kit itself is ~$4500 assuming you aren't doing a group buy. With supporting mods you're a little over $5k

[@Blue-FK7-spoon]

hi, does this work on a 2.0l automatic transmission?

[@abou824]

Absolutely! As long as it's a SkyActiv engine, all makes/models will work.

[@toxicgoldfish3482]

Is it a 2.0 or 2.5

[@abou824]

2.0

[@pauledwards9210]

Hey bro, do you know if that supercharger will fit the 1st gen 3?

[@abou824]

Unfortunately it won't, this kit only fits on SkyActiv engines (2012+). There are turbo kits for older mzr motors though!

[@pauledwards9210]

@Aidan Damn shame, thanks for replying though

[@123nicktron]

How big of a difference is butt Dyno?

[@abou824]

Pretty substantial!

[@oscaruribe4937]

Bro I just got a 2018 2.5L, any suggestions?

[@abou824]

Yeah there's a 2.5 kit too if you're interested

[@sleddersofnl2302]

@@abou824 Where can i find the kit? How many LBS of boost are you running? any internal engine mods pistons/cam and springs/rods? How is the drivetrain holding up? I would like to do this to my 15 Mazda 3 HB in the next year or two. Any other gremlins along the way?

[@oktr3xr232]

how much hp and torque?

[@gamesposter]

Less than 500 but more than 160 somewhere in between there

[@aquawhitereef]

looks and Sounds great, I'm still planning on putting one in my 6. Whats the little digital output screen?

[@abou824]

Thanks for the kind words! It's an Ultra gauge MX. It's an obd2 display, it's pretty great. I have that in addition to Corksport boost, oil temp, and oil pressure analog gauges.

[@leonardrelford8098]

will follow, i have the '16 GT and this swesomeness will soothe me til 'vetter' days....lol

[@Dyl_Cam]

SO sick. I wonder if gains would be basically the same on 2nd gen? Also what's your total cost into this? Or what's the minimum you would have to spend to build this up? Thanks m8. I know the SC kit is $4k and all but

[@abou824]

Total cost of the SC install plus supporting mods were like $5.5k. Total into the car is probably around 12k

[@mohamedenab7403]

So where supercharger 😅 That's even not close to my mazda cx5 naturally aspirated 2.5 I had more power without any modifications engine If that supercharger drag with GTI OR CUPRA

[@abou824]

Lol ok bud

[@manfirebirdF350]

boring vid

[@abou824]

Lol thanks for the view anyways