{"id":9578,"date":"2018-01-02T08:44:47","date_gmt":"2018-01-02T16:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/?p=9578"},"modified":"2025-03-03T14:48:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T22:48:23","slug":"how-to-make-400-whp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/how-to-make-400-whp\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Achieve 400 WHP In Your Mazdaspeed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Today I want to share with you a simple blog on just one way of taking your Mazdaspeed to 400WHP. After checking out this blog, If you would like more in-depth information on upgrading your Mazdaspeed with more horsepower then check out 500 WHP<\/a> post for Mazdaspeed 3<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s Get Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The MZR DISI engine in the Mazdaspeed platform has been around for just over 10 years now. CorkSport along with the community of racers, shops, and enthusiasts alike have learned quite a bit about these engines. We have learned what they like and what they don\u2019t. How they react to certain mods, how to maintain them, and also some of their weak points. We also learned how to take this platform well over 400 WHP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recently hit 684 whp with the CST6 Mazdaspeed Turbo — Check it out here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the many things we have learned, we have developed a great understanding of what is needed to get these engines to make power. More specifically, with the right set of bolt-on parts and tuning one can easily and safely make 400WHP on a stock bottom end of your Mazdaspeed 3 or Mazdaspeed 6. The torque will just need to be kept under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not a secret or rocket science on how to achieve this power level in a Mazdaspeed3 or Mazdaspeed6, and it is very much doable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Disclaimer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are certainly many variables that can come into play when trying to achieve 400WHP safely, such as the health of your engine, quality of engine tune, octane rating of fuel, engine management software and more. This is by no means an all-inclusive guide and the only way of making this level of power. However, this is a tried and tested method of making high power safely and reliably. We come from years of experience doing it ourselves and helping the community with their Mazdas as well. We have spent years and years developing this platform and continue to do so on a daily basis. What I aim to do is educate you on how you can make the most out of your MZR engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Necessary Upgrades To Make 400WHP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now before we get too ahead of ourselves, there are two modifications that are a must before going down the 400whp quest. Those are high-pressure fuel pump internals<\/a> and a tuning solution such as those provided by COBB<\/a> or VersaTuner<\/a>. These parts do not inherently increase hp and tq levels, but they are 100% necessary to give you most out of your hard part modifications and do so with safe and reliable power. A high-quality tune is worth every penny, and when paired with things such as an intake or exhaust, you can capitalize even more so your parts and net more horsepower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Understanding the DISI MZR 2.3T<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The DISI MZR 2.3T is not much different than any other gasoline direct injected engine that you would find on any modern automobile. Here is how it operates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n