Reviewed: A CRAZY MazdaSpeed 3 (Why aren't these super popular?!)
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- Опубликовано: 3 мар 2019
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The MazdaSpeed3 came with a turbocharged 2.3L I-4 that made 263HP and 280TQ, in 2007, no less. This one has more than 100 more. A GTI of the same year came with only 200HP. It was 3,100lbs, ran to 60MPH in 5.4s, and cost $23,000. This one makes a lot more power, weighs less, and has more fins than an aquarium. Mod list below.
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MODS:
Engine: stock block with 192,000+ miles.
Gen2 gtx3071 garrett turbo
Cpe ewg manifold with a tial 44mm wastegate dumped to the ground
Cpe 3" catless downpipe
Cpe injector seals
Full 80 duro motor mounts a bunch of good stuff that makes 380whp 380wtq on e85
Exhaust is custom 3.25" piping dumped before rear lcas
Treastone tr1045 fmic
4" htp intake
Tial 50mm q bov
Cobb accessport tuned by teck5(Randy neilson)
Suspension and brakes
Kw v2 coilovers with 14k swift springs custom camber plates and dominant engineering rear camber arms
Full gtspec under chassis bracing with tb performance traction bars.
Front and rear 32mm sway bars
Wilwood 6piston front brakes f&r stainless lines.
Whiteline anti lift kit.
Tires and wheels 
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16 track days in the past year. This guy is not a poser.
I'm trying haha
Yeah I seen him!!!
Runs a 2:04 at button willow with a car that has 380whp..... A stock C5Z06 will do sub 2s with a novice driver and 340whp stock. 16 track days means nothing if you can't drive for shit.
@@VividTape that was covered man, there is no speed3 that has gone sub2s yet at buttonwillow. But hoping to get it next month. Mechanical grip on these cars is a joke to attain hence the aero but I do says it's my skill level for sure. Doesn't happen overnight
@@jeffreyzuniga8901 Dont sweat the haters man. You could be sub 2s and theyd still find something to hate on. Great build! Seems rowdy AF! keep it up man
"you got a tire warning light on is that good?" everyone that owns a mazda3 knows that it's perfectly fine.
Yess
Who misses Mazdaspeed?
Why'd they kill it
@@Fee.1 Because it lost money.
Had a Mazdaspeed Protege. The funnest car I've owned. Handling was legit. Wish I still had it. Always wanted a 1gen Speed 3. I test drove one when I had the Protege. But wasn't ready to let it go and I couldn't have both at the time.
Simon Liu I’ve never heard that. Any links supporting this claim?
I dont, I drive mine everyday😁😁
The haters in the comments... This is what's wrong with the car "scene," as the kids call it. Too many negative people. The new host is killing it and the car is cool. Everyone has different tastes, and just because they like different things, that doesn't mean your opinion is the only way to do things. Some of yall were raised in a house with one of those large granite islands where mommy validated everything you had to say, and it really shows.
Thank you for saying that. I'm glad someone else feels this way
@@joshuamcbride3966 There are many of us out here who feel the same way, but we're usually out doing our own things and not worrying about what people have to say. I've pretty much written off most of my local car events and keep to myself with a core group of car friends. We all work on and drive the oddball things we love and don't really give a damn about what extraneous kids have to say. At the end of the day, it's my money that I work hard for and my life to live.
Spot On! great comment!
His taste is objectively worse than mine.
@@headcas620 And you're the type of person I'm talking about...
Ms3’s are now one of the best bang for your buck sports cars. You can pick one up for just under 100,000 miles for under $9000. Stock block can take 400 WHP or so and can embarrass a lot of the newer cars.
Bryce Czirr sounds like someone got smoked by a Mazda lol it’s ok
Bryce Czirr i don’t understand why people consider themselves as “car guys” but all they do is hate and judge others that’s for little kids
Also s2k are really nice
I have a 2010 ms3 and alot of people say the interior is trash but I personally like it but i like simple shit. Had it a year today and still the best decision ive made
Gap Shooters I switched out my seats I put in black bride low max love them so much
Will Gbm oh i bet. definitely going to be switching myself but not sure which seats ill go with quite yet. You have a ig? Mines ms3_shooter. Need some more ms3 people in my feed
Ah yes, the nasty ways of the MS3. One of the most aggressive fwd cars stock, so much fun
Wow. Nearly 200k miles with 100k of them being big turbo. Very impressive!
voice of reason the transmission will be fine under 600wtq. They are very very strong. As for the motor, so long as you stay under 400wtq and don’t lug it/run good fuel and watch your charge temps, the motor will be fine.
Yea overbuilt to be able to run 24-26 psi with agressive timing... tr1045 keeps temps down. Koyorad radiator helps
My mom has one...good to know it'll last her awhile!
Is this the same open deck 2.3 as in the RS?
@@easycomeeasygo8901 Pretty much. The 2.3 ecoboost used in the Focus RS and ecoboost Mustang are Mazda "L Engines". Ford used to have shares in Mazda and they shared a lot of tech. The ecoboost has "updated components" (LOL) but the basic DNA is the same.
If I had to choose one to build and tune, it would be the original Mazda 2.3 MZR DISI Turbo. They never suffered with the catastrophic block failures that the Ford produced engines are known for.
Bro said his wife bought him his rear wing... That's a blessing that she supports him. I'm blessed to have a wife support my car habits. It's much easier that way
Yea my wife has 2 cars also and we both love the mod life haha
@@jeffreyzuniga8901 That's totally cool! Love the ride. I've always wanted a MS3
Better to just not get married . Y’all are really lucky to have those wives
@@jeffreyzuniga8901 is this the one i detailed before it you did all this to the ms3?
@@TheCesarWay. yes sir! This is what it has become haha
Finally! This beast has been hiding in the back of many videos
I totally agree
Yuhhhh
Hitting craigslist for a clean Gen 1 MS3, wish me luck...
Go for a gen 2 they handle better and have more engine kinks worked out. I purchased one for $11,000 with only 70,000kms a month ago its been an awesome daily
Dont do it.
Buddyyouwantoutside only thing that worry’s me about a higher mileage speed3 let’s say over 50k is shit braking and the turbo smoking or else I’d get one.
In one year, I plan on importing some from Japan. Only place with stockish ones left.
Check for VVT
Speeds are so underrated. Mine is a gen 2 pushing 500 hp and I daily it with absolutely no issues.
I always see Mazdaspeeds for sale with blown motors. Thats why I havent got one even though I like them.
Drizzy Williams bruh u tripping speeds are so fucking reliable it’s crazy
Drayton Williams they are blown because people don’t do the VVT job and it skips timing and punches all the intake valves....
@@sleeper.simulant7327 exactly can't complain about car problems if you don't do patience especially a turbo car
The mazdaspeed 3 its a whole package, thats why i fell in love with mine. It has Bose stereo, multifuntion radio with satelite radio, automatic headlights, automatic windshield wipers, cruise control, steering wheel controls for radio, aux, and a nice cluster, also the seats are nice, super confortable, and just so beautiful and excellent. The shift know feels great along with each shift! And all of that stock in an ms3! And you can find one for 5k withh less than 120k miles. Not to mention the giggles that torque steer produces
So awesome to see another Mazdaspeed 3 on the channel. This is a beautiful example. From a fellow Mazdaspeed 3 owner 🤛
There you go! Gotta love our community🙌
Thank you!
Zack is killing these one takes! Big shoes to fill, and every episode has been amazing. Thanks for all the great content!
Agreed, he has been doing very well!
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So hes able to drive and hold a coherent conversation? Wow impressive.
I love my 390whp/380wtq Genpu Speed 3. Amazing fun, and often woefully underestimated on the streets/tracks. I'm at 80k miles now, and use a Southbend Stage 3 Endurance for my clutch choice. Props to the owner.
Numinous well said, I’ve had many friends ride/drive my speed3 and tell me it’s nuts; and it is! 300+ hp and 300+ torque is an absolute blast. Especially if you aren’t ready for it, which many aren’t as they generally look passed most speeds.
Love seeing fresh MazdaSpeed content. I picked up a second gen Speed3 a year and a half ago, and it's been an awesome, fun, practical daily.
I have a Gen 1. FBO E85, prob 330whp. Keeps up with new SS and Mustang GTs. They are always shocked. Not bad for a 8k car. Super dependable. I can second the no rattles. Not a fancy interior, but good build quality
I’ve owned 3 STIs and one WRX and let me tell ya... the MS3 is an incredible car. It was my first car I’ve ever modded and it never ever gave me issues and I pushed the car hard each day. I got to say I miss quite a ton. Maybe one day I’ll buy one again
A lot of people always come back.
Mazdaspeeds or so underrated
Maybe for young kids. When this gen 1 came out we were getting gapped and they became legendary.
I think it's the opposite they get a lot of hype and then you meet an owner who has had all the problems under the sun. There's so much competition now it's only a good option if you want a raw unrefined FWD car. Cobalt SS TC now that is an underated car and Chevy is stupid for letting it die.
A lot of people have them now and abuse them so bad they are amazing cars and motors when you do the right thing they are sensitive but strong with right mods and tuning
I like the fact that it doesn't sound like an angry popcorn machine on throttle lift off. Nicest race car since Matt did the turbo G35 race car
Clifford Bradford nahhh, 991 street cup got it beat
Ben Wilkinson By far.
Pops and bangs on decel are smiles per gallon. Nothing like hearing that unburnt fuel detonating. Backfires on the other hand = rice cakes
Man it's actually really good to see one of these done right. He also spent more time at the track, gaining experience and working his way towards the mods. Rather than slap parts together with very little experience with setup and end up with an unstable car. Can't count how many times I've seen these unstable cars on track and at auto-x.
Love my Mazdaspeed 3. Sounds like a combo of the Subi rumble and an Evo.... Wouldn't give it up for anything....
The Failed One the stock header is extremely unequal which is why it rumbles. A full race EL header makes it sound like a Evo 8 or 9
I bought the second MS3 ever sold in my city in October of 2006. Kept engine stock, but stiffened up the suspension for some track driving. Drove it fairly hard for 325,000 miles. Bulletproof reliable the whole time. Pretty raucous and fun even all stock.
325,000 on stock engine?? Ok now I want one. ZK
I think the stock Mazda tune was dialed in for longevity pretty well. Good luck finding one now, though.
seriously????
Man, it feels good to see Mazdaspeed content. Being a small RUclipsr and a Mazdaspeed 6 owner, I think there needs to be more appreciation for these cars. Everyone talks about the Evos, STI’s, Golf R’s Focus RS’s, GTI’s, ST’s.. but the Mazdaspeeds are definitely special. If you guys are looking to see more Mazdaspeed content check me out! 💪🏻🤘🏻
The MS6 gets even LESS love than the MS3. Same engine but the MS6 is AWD, right?
Kevin Passino Yes, MS6 is awd! I have one. Check my page 🤘🏻
Mazdaspeeds are here brotha! Nice to know an ms6 is still out in a bout 👌
Jorgiie's Channel Yee bro! I’ve been subbed to you for a while.
@@CJDavid-pe9ue thanks man!! Been mia but coming back this year for sure! Keep modding and doing what you love brotha! 👌
Finally! Haven't seen any new reviews on the MS3 in a long time.. Can't wait to buy this as my first car! Such an underrated car, love it to bits!
YES. Just bought my 07 ms3 in November. So hyped to see this video pop up. This hot hatch needs love.
Thanks!
Been following this dude on insta forever and I've never been more stoked for a one take!
what's the handle? Would love to check out more about the car.
@@hayksamvelyan slo_ms3
Glad you shared that!
Same! lol Rose, HANDS DOWN is the most recognizable MS3 out there! Way to go Jeff!
I just bought an 07 MS3 and have owned countless evos. I’m really pleasantly surprised.
1jiveturkey1 I currently have a 500whp MS3 and am looking to switch to an Evo soon. Why did you end up switching to a speed from the evo?
Hashtag Tsunami for how uncomfortable even stock the speed can be it doesn’t feel clunky and you can do whatever you want with the clutch. The evos tend to feel clunky and the clutch hates you as much as a 5 speed bug eye Rex if you know what I’m sayin
I drive an evo 9, would never downgrade to an ms3, the clunky excuses sound like BS to me
1jiveturkey1 I second that. Why downgrade? I’m suspicious of your story now
I've had one of my goal cars, an Evo X, for going on 2 years now and I hear what Keegan Barnes is saying. The car is bad-ass but has a disjointed ergonomic and mechanical feeling that I'm trying to get used to and am determined to conquer. I still have two old modified Honda's that have much better ergonomics and are simply much easier to drive and to shift.
good job Zack! these videos are great!
I miss my speed6 sometimes! Good to see someone still running a stock location big turbo too!
Cool car, awesome owner, and Zack is just getting better and better at these one takes. Dope video!
I just bought one of these last month:) they are seriously quick! Mine came with FBO, but I’ve beat a 335i, a MK6 GTI, and a 6 speed rev-up G35!
Ugh, MS3 are so awesome. I love the Gen1 cars too. I'd love to have one as a daily that's mostly stock.
Owned my 1st gen Mazdaspeed 3 for 5 years still love it and enjoy it driving it.
I have an '08 Mazdaspeed3 and absolutely love it. Quick, fast, great handling, practical, xlnt in snow (with snow tires), quite efficient (averages 29mpg), and extremely reliable. Zero issues (except the burning of oil in the stock K04 turbocharger during extended periods at idle, which is a known problem that Mazda has agreed to address [via replacement of the turbocharger] IF one's miles are low) for the last 80K miles. If it was rear-wheel drive, it would be darned-near perfect. Great car!
Always like hearing Zacks thoughts as he is always eagar to learn how to implement good ways into his own cars or driving.
My brother used to own a 1992 Mazda 323 GT-R and it sounds exactly the same, awesome :)
323 GTR!!! Heck... He should have kept it. A good one off them would be worth an absolute fortune now..
Had mine since 2008 now has a bnr s3 makes close to around 370 heh I'll never get rid of this car love it.
Still?
@@mzdamps I still have it replaced the ac compressor and did a oil change today driver side window regulator took a shit the other day but I’ll get it replaced when I get some time . Car drives strong still banging her around.
Clean track car. Big kuddos to this guy for bringing a legit circuit car to share. 👊🏻
My name is also Jeffrey and I have an 09 Black Ms3 with big turbo. Your body aero is beautiful, it's making me want to upgrade my aesthetics! Feeling really inspired now. Great One Take, cheers! Much love to Ms3's and their owners!
Thanks twin!
@@jeffreyzuniga8901 I really like what you shared about the kw v2s and it being too bouncy. I'm running kw v3s and experiencing similar issues. It corners great, but the bounce causes problems with acceleration at times. Just have a white line rsb, no front. Should I just stiffen the fronts and the rears and go from there? Thanks for sharing. Have a good day, twin! Haha.
@@R1senb18c it a matter of gettinh the dampening set right. I eventually moved on to custom valved bc racing coils with still swift 12kfront and 14k rear springs. Saving up for 2way yellowspeed coilovers
@Slo Ms3 Thanks, i'll look into it once the Ms3 isn't my daily driver, just hit 95k miles, stock block and have been running the bnr s4 v2 turbo for almost 20k miles, no issues. Any input or resources I could check out for dampening on my v3s? I have played around with a few adjustments, but still not completely satisfied. I really appreciate what you're doing, putting yourself out there and all. Keep it up!
Miss my '09 crystal white pearl. not too crazy about white cars but looked so good on the speed3.
run a mostly stock engine second gen MS3 with lots of suspension mods for track, looking for a relatively new OEM block, as a backup. Engine held up pretty well, but have something like 5k track minutes on the engine. A friend ran two MS3s for this race team, extremely heavy duty springs 2k back, for example, but the engine is mostly stock, was pretty successful as an actual race car, but the engines are rare.
Looking for my second one. Only car id upgrade to is an RS or next gen subi
Mazdaspeed should come back!
It literally has with the new mazdas and their skyactive turbos..just doesnt have the name
@@jb6574 Your wrong.
@@deet4895 so youre saying their 2.5 skyactive turbo arent as fast as the 2.3 disi turbo engine?
@@jb6574 they're not. 250hp, 300tq, but they weigh a ton more than a MS3
@@flameninja00 isnt corksport developing a turbo for those cars
I like how he stripped everything interior behind the driver seat, but still kept it looking decent in the front!
The owner Q&A at the end was nice to see. Actually watched through the entire video.
An unrated platform that ppl sleep on that doesn’t get the credit or respect it deserves. But this it the year for the speed platform to shine
Im seeing this now and man, owning a 1st gen MS3 is badass! Fast for a really stock car 😮
instant like, been looking forward to this vid for so long
I bought one. Has this power. If you’re a driver, This car speaks to you. Tells you everything. And leaves you wanting to drive.
2007 Speed3 FTW! I can dream about mods for my own.
Spun rod bearing on my Gen 1 😕, which is why you don’t see as many Speed3 on the road as before. Rebuilding the motor. Can’t wait to get it back on the road. This is one of the slickest Speed 3’s
the earlier models and some later ones with the 2.3 had timing chain failures..i was looking at a mazda speed hatch and found that its common with the turbo 2.3 cars...i have a stock 2.3 and other than it being an auto its quite fun
Gen1 2007-2009 and Gen2 2010 have the timing issue, Mazda revised the design for Gen2 2011-2013
@@abadmixtape thanks for the information
Yeeeeeeaaaaaahhhh buddy! I've been waiting for this episode for a while.
Picking one up with 63k miles on Monday, gnarly little hatchbacks.
Just bought a 2012 msp3. Tuned with e30 and puting down 365whp and 380 tq. Pulls hard and takes on v8s easily.
.. its freakin fast wow . i need a big turbo like him on my speed3 1st gen !! its crazy
I'm going BNR s4. Good for 450whp when paired with aux fuel and e85. My goal is only 400whp.
I miss my 07 mazdaspeed3. Crazy fun car
Awesome video and I'm happy to see the MS3 get some love. Seriously underrated car. I've had my 09 MS3 True Red since 2010, daily driven (even in the NEOhio winters). Got it with 10,000 miles, now it has 212,000 miles and it's been surprisingly reliable considering I beat the fuck out of it almost every day haha. With some minor modifications, these cars scream on the track. The feeling you get from passing $100k+ cars at the track in a $20k hatchback is amazing.
I'm surprised this MS3 doesn't have any kind of rollover protection considering it's a time attack car. Also, 4-point harnesses aren't the safest, although they almost looked like 6-point harnesses and they just didn't hook up the bottom 2 so the family jewels are more comfortable lol.
Thanks for the concern unfortunately budget is always a factor but a 6pt will be integrated soon and both seats have been replaced with OMPs and have 5pt sfi cert harnesses
@@jeffreyzuniga8901 understandable! Tracking a car is by no means cheap.
Such a cool looking hatch. I need one some day.
I had a 2008 and loved it.
One of the best sounding MS3's I've heard 👍🏾👍🏿
I still have my Mazaspeed 3, saved it. It was salvaged and someone couldn't make payments,and had to get a remanufactured engine, new clutch and flywheel (new alternator, cam and crankshaft position sensor, and now AC compressor is bad after 3 years of owning it. Mines 2012
Nice to see a speed on here again after all these years.
Nice video! Especially love the adapted performance engine covers!
These were a custom order from you love them! Still need to buy that billet cap for power steering, been sending you dozens of customers since this aired
@@jeffreyzuniga8901 we have some new items and those billet caps coming out beginning of next month. Thanks!
@@adaptedperformance9609 what would be the price on the cap? Also next order definitely need a decal to put on the car
god damn this is so sick! always wanted one of these
Did anything come of the impromptu car meet? lol
Keep up the good work Zack, and awesome car Jeff!
They only ooooooed and awwwwd at the vehicles there and went on their way once they realized Zack was filming haha. Thank you
wasn't this on donut media? 🤔
Spy!
This MS3 is AWESOME. Great car man.
Thank you!
MS3 REPRESENT!
1:38 @ big willow is really good not sure about button willow time
Just bought one... an maaaaan I love it!
rowdy rowdy piper! nice Zack. Find more odd ball beasts like this. ha! The owner is cheesing the whole time. Good for him!
Epic build and legendary tom cruise driver lmao
Awesome video and review.
My favorite racecar driver!! Jeffs the best!! Glad he made it for a review, the car is an awesome car!! I can guarantee that ❤🙌
Thanks adopted son
@@jeffreyzuniga8901 No Problem Pops!!
I used to own a first-gen MazdaSpeed3 and had just about enough power to keep wheels on the ground to keep a perfect balance between wheelspin and tractions. I had Probe GT with mazdaV6 2.5 with turbo pushing 30PSI boost that had excessive wheelspin even with Quaife ATB Limited Slip Diff I was spinning wheels at 80MPH sh** that car was fun ultimate slipper when you could light-up tires at highway speeds. Almost cried when I was treading it in. Funny your hood scoop looks like the Evo VIII scoop I had on the Ford Probe to cool the turbo.
I wanna know how the weight distribution/handling is with that gutted like that.
I have a 2013.. I wanna gut but.. Scared will lose this fun handling I enjoy while pushing it hard.
Maybe people will start buying this car again and raise its price! I bought mine partially for the value and sure enough it fell when I got into the scene just last year
I’ve got a 500wheel Evo and I still get really excited about this car 😁
Awesome ride.
This thing is sick
Your home bar looks sick!
6:20 is that the tunnel where we saw that clip of a Subaru Forester go off the edge ?
showing the speeds some love!! hell yea!!
Yeeeeeeea
that stock block is strong as fuck. such reliable cars. mine is being sold tomorrow. gonna miss it.
mmmhm that back to back ad in the beginning just what we need daddy
Awesome build awesome owner!
Thank you!
i believe the 2nd part of the advertisement is supposed to be at the end
As an MS3 owner. Hats off to this dude
Matt you jave the best car youtube channel
He seems so happy to show you his car!
I was! Haha
@@jeffreyzuniga8901 Oh it's you! Sick car btw 🔥
I'm convinced that the Mazda engineers said, "How can we make a car that is constantly better and more fun to drive the harder you push it?" XD these are insanely fun to drive!
Sick speed 3. Really like how the owner did the aero on it. Most definitely music to my ears could only imagine how good it sounds in person. Mazda really screwed up by discontinuing the Speed 3
its BMSPEC.net aero
What a cool owner
yesss jeffs car is held as a holy grail of track speeds.
Thank you!
I beg to differ on the plush/bland argument. My sister has a first gen mazda 3 (nearly identical interior as the speed besides seats) and i think the layout is the best ive seen on a 05-09 era car and the seats are more comfortable than my g35
I bought a 08 new and it was my daily for 9 years (until I couldn't fit 2 adults and 2 kids with carseats). The stock injectors died shortly after I stopped dailying it and now the turbo is giving up the ghost but I always loved the interior, ok it wasn't upscale, but it wasn't a penalty box, and the seats where great for the GT versions.
I don't have the money to give it a good turbo and fuel pump, but I'd love to give it good parts it deserves.
miss the cars and coffee in IE with Jeff and socal speeds. What a throwback vid
Bought a bone stock 2nd gen ms3 back in January and I've slowly been fixing everything that the previous owner neglected. And modding little things here and there until I can afford a new motor. It's been fun though
@@ins2177 I believe its the oil control rings. Burns a quart every 100-200 miles. Dunno what the previous owner did but he dicked it up pretty good
Had 112k when I bought it. Currently at 120k. Out driving it tonight 😊
This thing is beastly!
Ayyyy