Lewis7789 2002 Protege5 build thread (tons of pics)

[roy obanion]

Yeah I had an FS 626 as well, same year too...all these guys with KLs are making me want another 626 or an MX6

Disclaimer: My P5 will still be slow. I'm swapping in a JDM KLDE/ZE-mutt and my motor is rated 170 crank horsepower. Not to be confused with the more powerful KLZE with 200chp.

It will still be a hoot and you know it

 

[THE Phen]

^^It's still going to sound like liquid sex.

Pretty much what I said yesterday. The jump from est 145 crank hp to 170ish will be a nice improvement, but you'll be gaining that additional torque which will make it feel so much faster down low.

 

[PrinceValorum]

Pretty much what I said yesterday. The jump from est 145 crank hp to 170ish will be a nice improvement, but you'll be gaining that additional torque which will make it feel so much faster down low.

I test drove a PGT a few years ago and I couldn't stop giggling like a little girl the rest of the night about how it sounded and especially about how quick it was. Ahh, life is fun before you get spoiled by turbos. (rolleyes)

 

[Joost27]

I think what is most fun about this swap is just taking off from a stop its so effortless and you have torque from pretty far down low. It is nice. Or at high way speeds you can easily go from 65-70 and then get up to 80-85 in a second or two to pass someone.

 

[THE Phen]

It's not the most powerful option, but after riding in a few KL swapped cars (Escort GTs in this case), you have more power where you'll actually use it... and that's the most beneficial part.

 

[Joost27]

yeah it is definitely not the 10second drag car that some people want, but for a DD and a fun car that occasionally sees the strip and wont be embarrassed by every car there its worth it. Not to mention I'm sure the power will help on a real track too pulling out of corners and long straights.

 

[THE Phen]

Haha, some may consider this a total threadjack, but I consider it words of encouragement.

 

[Lewis7789]

As far as I'm concerned there is no such thing as thread jacking in this thread. I don't mind how far off it gets. I was just clarifying that I'm not bragging about being super fast, or having tons of HP or am faster than your car, etc. I don't play the "my dick is bigger than yours" game. That's all.

Okay, back to the garage for me. I've got the fuel lines and power sterring lines hooked up, finally.

And my GF ran me to the shop to pick up my battery terminals and lower control arms. Damn RockAuto and Amazon ship fast. I just used standard shipping and they processed my orders monday morning and arrived tuesday afternoon.

 

[eprx799]

Go Evan go get that car finished!!!!!

 

[PrinceValorum]

I was gonna call you about going to the junk yard, but it started raining before I could even call. Supposed to be rain all tomorrow, from what Accuweather said. I'm sick of living on Ferenginar.

 

[HKPRO5]

THREAD JACK!!!!

Did you ever end up using the Mazdaspeed link I sent?

What terminals did you go with?

 

[HKPRO5]

I posted up what I went with a page back.

Multi wire positive terminal with a quick disconnect negative terminal.

 

[Lewis7789]

Cres, I use the Mazdaspeed link all the time now, mang. Thanks a ton! It's so much easier to just find the part I need and order it from OnlineMazdaParts.

Busy day today. I'm pooped. Working on the car (especially suspension) is exhausting.

Got the fuel lines ran today. But after looking at Josh's P5 I think they might be backwards. I'll check the manuals in the morning. For reference, 5/16" fuel lines work great. They are tight to get on there, but nice and snug. I used some rubbing aclohol to slip them on a bit easier. And of course some hose clamps.

Here's the 626 power steering low pressure hardline alongside the larger KL hardline. It bolts up just fine, though is a little angled towards the header. But not close enough to cause any trouble with heat, I believe.

What the heck is this? heh-heh. It's on the MX-6 tranny. I've got to look into the MX6 manual more since all the Milly's have automatics.

Here's the Protege tranny "plug" for the sensors above.

Bad news, looks like I did snip the ABS sensor wires from the wheel well on the passenger side. Dang it. But the drivers side is still good. Hopefully the speedo will still work with the single last ABS sensor. Or else I may need to source an MX-6 speedo for the tranny.

Here's the power steering pump and 626 hardline from under the car.

And the power steering pump and hardline from above.

And here's a pic of how I ran the power steering hose. I used 5/8" tubing and it worked pretty well. Nearly impossible to fit over the KL power steering hardline, but fit over the 626 hardline and the Protege resevior.

Here's a pic of the Raybestos lower control arm. It looks very similar to the OEM Mazda arms (minus the rust). And the bushings look pretty good. Fitment is good but I don't know how they feel until the car is actually running... But they look good and I'm happy with them thus far. I only got the drivers side done. My arms were Jello by the end of the afternoon. Those fuel lines and PS line kicked my ass. heh-heh

And the old OEM control arm.

Then I borrowed Phens Civic and ran over to Josh's to weld the bungs. And got a free horn to boot! Score, thanks buddy! Josh does good work!

It took me 6 shots to finally get some sparks... heh-heh

 

[Lewis7789]

Oh, and I went with "Raptor" brand terminals from Amazon. And I went with the cool postive terminal with the LED voltmeter. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know, but I like it. So there. I'll take pics and hook them up tomorrow.

Plan for tomorrow;
-swap passenger lower control arm
-install the BC coilovers in the front
-install the front Escape endlinks
-install the new horn
-install battery terminals and finally start really getting into the wiring.
-install the battery tray and battery
-fire it up and drive around the block. riiiiiiight...

 

[Josue6WGN]

Productive day!! Glad to be a part of the progress!

 

[PrinceValorum]

-fire it up and drive around the block. riiiiiiight...

You have to call me if this happens. I'll bring over my video cam and we'll get this baby firing up in HD.

Friggin awesome progress!

Also, welds look great, Josh! I can't wait until I'm at that level.. lol like that will happen!

 

[HKPRO5]

Yup those welds look good.

Glad everything is coming together Evan!

 

[hat1018]

Nice work brothaman!

 

[Josue6WGN]

Thanks guys! It's no TIG line, but they still came out great. lol

His exhaust is so pretty...it's almost a shame that it's going to be under the car, getting all shitted up!

 

[THE Phen]

I was gonna call you about going to the junk yard, but it started raining before I could even call. Supposed to be rain all tomorrow, from what Accuweather said. I'm sick of living on Ferenginar.

I laffed. Not a fan of the grub worms are you?