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3 MPS — Stage 2 ECU Tune

2007 FWD Stage 2
kW
146 177
+31
HP
196 237
+41
Nm
295 325
+30
Mazda
3 MPS · 2007
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Dyno Chart — digitised from report
Vehicle
Make
Mazda
Model
3 MPS
Year
2007
Drive
FWD
Tune
ECU Tune
Modifications
Cobb air box style intake XForce downpipe
Improvements
  • Increased wheel power output to 177 kW
  • Improved intake flow with Cobb air box design
  • Enhanced exhaust flow with XForce downpipe
  • Optimized ECU calibration for Stage 2 performance
Stage 2 MPS with downpipe and intake — 177 kW at the wheels

The 2007 Mazda 3 MPS responds well to basic breathing mods and a proper recalibration. This one's fitted with a cold air intake and a full 3-inch downpipe, which opened up enough headroom for a safe Stage 2 file. Power lifted from 146 kW to 177 kW at the wheels, with torque climbing to 325 Nm.

The calibration focused on mid-range drivability without chasing peak numbers at the expense of day-to-day manners. Fuelling and timing were adjusted to suit the increased flow, and the result is a much livelier car through second and third without the torque steer getting completely out of hand.

These MPS platforms are popular street builds in Australia — reliable factory block, decent transmission, and they handle 98 RON without drama. Good foundation for a workshop looking to offer sensible Stage 2 outcomes.

Common questions
What's the power gain on this Stage 2 setup?

This car went from 146 kW to 177 kW at the wheels — a 31 kW gain. Torque increased from 295 Nm to 325 Nm.

What hardware is needed for this Stage 2 file?

A high-flow intake and a 3-inch downpipe were fitted to this car. Those two mods, paired with the tune, are the basis of the Stage 2 calibration.

Is the factory bottom end safe at this level?

Yes. This is a conservative Stage 2 calibration well within the safe operating window of the factory block and internals on 98 RON pump fuel.

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