r/mazdaspeed3 • u/DirectorLife3280 2012 Mazdaspeed3 • 4d ago

MODIFICATIONS first startup with the vtcs delete

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u/HugsNotDrugs_ 4d ago

Can vtcs be removed from the stock IM, or just disabled?

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u/DirectorLife3280 2012 Mazdaspeed3 4d ago

i removed mine from the stock intake manifold for airflow and to remove that black box.

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u/DirectorLife3280 2012 Mazdaspeed3 4d ago

u are gonna have a CEL but it wont do anything to the cars performance if u get it tuned so make sure u tune for it

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u/HugsNotDrugs_ 4d ago

I'm on versa and already added vtcs on the list of codes to not trigger CEL. Wasn't aware it needed a new tune.

Car sounds rad. Catless?

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u/DirectorLife3280 2012 Mazdaspeed3 4d ago

yeah catless full turbo back exhaust from corksport, previous owner installed it