Newb member, say hi, and help me out

[LASERBLUE135]

Hello everyone. I'm in Minneapolis and just bought a PT today! I got a 2004 GT with every option (but not chrome?): auto, heated/power/leather seats, 6 cd changer, sun/moon roof. Its black on black with only 28,000 miles.

A little about me. I'm a HUGE Mazdaspeed Protege fanatic. I bought one new 5 years ago and it has been my daily driver, MN winters and all. It's modded up with (fmic, cai, bov, hardpipes, upped boost, full TBE, custome stereo, neon fog lights...yada yada). My wife and I have shared the protege for 5 years and today we finally got a 2nd car...the PT! I haven't even really had a chance to drive it yet

you can see pics of the Mazda here...bottom of the page (post 8 has current pics) the car has 105,000 miles!
This saturday - aug 23 my house - Mazda Forums

[LASERBLUE135]

And the questions...

1) common problems/issues I should look out for? AND any recalls for the 2004 model year too.

2) simple 1st modifications: boost gauge, cai, and???

3) this car has 220hp/245tq...does the engine have any forged components like the srt4 neon (rods/pistons)?

4) What do these dyno stock?

5) what do they do in the 1/4 mile stock?

6) top speed?...ish...not a big deal, just curious

My wife is going to be the main driver of the PT while I'll continue driving the Protege most of the time, the car is going to remain mostly stock.

Thank you for any help in the questions. I truely do appreciate it.

[Mean Green]

Originally Posted by LASERBLUE135

And the questions...

1) common problems/issues I should look out for?
LCA bushings. Auto tranny can be a weak link.

2) simple 1st modifications: boost gauge, cai, and???[/b]
Boost gauge if you are raising boost above Stage 1 level. Stage 1 is an excellent mod. A CAI is waste of money on this car unless you are going big turbo. Just really depends how far you are going.

3) this car has 220hp/245tq...does the engine have any forged components like the srt4 neon (rods/pistons)?
Same engine.

4) What do these dyno stock?
190ish whp.

5) what do they do in the 1/4 mile stock?
Low 15s, high 14s with a good driver mod and slicks.

6) top speed?...ish...not a big deal, just curious
128-130

My wife is going to be the main driver of the PT while I'll continue driving the Protege most of the time, the car is going to remain mostly stock.

Thank you for any help in the questions. I truely do appreciate it.

If it's going to be mostly stock then just a nice flow through exhaust system. A 2 1/2" catback system will help quicker turbo spool.

[LASERBLUE135]

Originally Posted by Mean Green

If it's going to be mostly stock then just a nice flow through exhaust system. A 2 1/2" catback system will help quicker turbo spool.

I don't think a muffler will be allowed (my wife is the #1 driver with this one), but I could probly do a downpipe! BTW, I think you have great taste in automobiles...white srt4 and 04 PT auto

[loxmith]

It looks like you got your answers...so just welcome.

[LASERBLUE135]

Originally Posted by loxmith

It looks like you got your answers...so just welcome.

Thanks for the welcome, but no I don't have any answers? HELP!!!

[Hooligan]

Mean Green replied in your first posting, his answers are in RED!!!.

Anyway welcome to the Forum.

[LASERBLUE135]

Originally Posted by Hooligan

Mean Green replied in your first posting, his answers are in RED!!!.

Anyway welcome to the Forum.

Wow, I'm the biggest dumbass ever I could just say I'm colorblind and can't read red? Thanks. I'll post up some pics soon.

[Dirk_Gently]

How much did you shell out for the new toy? I'm looking at an 04 as well, but higher miles.

[LASERBLUE135]

Originally Posted by Dirk_Gently

How much did you shell out for the new toy? I'm looking at an 04 as well, but higher miles.

sent you a PM, that car you're looking at is amazing!