Lewis7789's 2003 Protege5 build thread

[Shadow102]

Is the engine used in an 02 Merc Cougar the same-ish as what you are going to install? My daughter bought this cougar and it has been a money pit. I am just wondering if it is the same engine because I might get the engine from the car when the car finally falls apart.

pretty positive the cougar uses a ford duratec engine

 

[Lewis7789]

Wes and I went to Wendy for lunch and I came out to find this boner parked right next to me.

Adn Wes dropped off his old/my new 20 ton shop press. Yay new toys!

 

[PrinceValorum]

pretty positive the cougar uses a ford duratec engine

The cougar was the continuation of the probe, but it doesn't have a KL. It could be the same or a similar Duratec to one that's in the Contour SVT. They're all shallow angle v6's with the same displacement.

 

[azuelke]

Is the engine used in an 02 Merc Cougar the same-ish as what you are going to install? My daughter bought this cougar and it has been a money pit. I am just wondering if it is the same engine because I might get the engine from the car when the car finally falls apart.

No, not same engine. Also, dump that car as soon as possible. The Mrs. had a 99, I know the money pit that the are... and a PITA to work on if its the V6.

 

[JDM_Pro5]

Those spaces are huge as Hell! The gap between you and Mr. Boner is what it looks like for me to be parked next to someone correctly.

Here are my two Mazdas in some NC parking lot action

My little car surrounded by giants

 

[Cleverfrog]

^^^^ lolz. whatchyou think Im gunna let you roll in a hyundai?

 

[hat1018]

Not that I'm aware of, Larry. The Ford Probe GT 93-97, Mazda MX6 LS 93-97, Mazda 626 (option) and 98-02 Mazda Millenia L all had the KL V6 over here.

pretty positive the cougar uses a ford duratec engine

The cougar was the continuation of the probe, but it doesn't have a KL. It could be the same or a similar Duratec to one that's in the Contour SVT. They're all shallow angle v6's with the same displacement.

No, not same engine. Also, dump that car as soon as possible. The Mrs. had a 99, I know the money pit that the are... and a PITA to work on if its the V6.

I figured as much. I did some quick research and it is the duratec 25. I was hopeful that the mounts and what not would be the same. Since I can get it for next to nothing I was pretty excited. Now not so much. I told her when she was looking for a car that she did not want a cougar. I said "there is a reason you don't see many of them around, they are junk". But since dad doesn't know anything she bought it anyway. I found her a decent 97 Stratus with less mileage, better tires, and cleaner inside and out for less money, but she didn't like the color.

 

[thejeans]

i loved my cougar, but when s*** starts breaking it adds up FAST!!!

i dropped 1500 in a matter of 2-3 months just to keep mine running, then something else broke and i dumped it as fast as possible and bought the 3

 

[hat1018]

I couldn't tell you how much she has put into her car. Problem is it needs more things done to it.

 

[JDM_Pro5]

i loved my cougar

Until she left you for a younger man

 

[thejeans]

hahahaha, i left her for a younger woman

 

[JDM_Pro5]

Wrong shirt. I'll cancel my order and get this for you instead

 

[ihone]

mmmmmmm........cougars........(boobs)

Now - back to your regularly scheduled thread-banter.

 

[RicoP5]

Lewis where did u say u get ur control Arms from ?

 

[Lewis7789]

I got the Hard Race ones from eBay but it looks like he doesn't have any more available.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAP...X4l9zQ%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_2402wt_1007

But honestly, they were about 2x the price of some good Raybestos ones from RockAuto I bought for my silver P5. I would stick with those. Here's the part # 5071386 from RockAuto (since I can't seem to post a direct link.)

 

[JDM_Pro5]

I've had a question on my mind. With an upgraded motor, you are obviously beefing up the front end's handling and suspension. Did you select a certain lowering spring that differs from the rear to compensate in the weight difference? I'm not even sure of the weight difference in the motors.

 

[RicoP5]

thx for the part number !

RAYBESTOS Part # 5071386 Professional Grade
Complete Arm With Ball Joint; Front Left Lower
RAYBESTOS Part # 5071387 Includes Bushings Professional Grade
Complete Arm With Ball Joint; Front Right Lower


?

 

[Protege03ak46]

I'm shocked no one has made a press or screw in ball joint conversion yet. **** spending 260 bucks a arm.

 

[RicoP5]

actually some are 86 and some 104 not as bad. the moog ones are 2xx tho :/

 

[bikingpro5]

I'm shocked no one has made a press or screw in ball joint conversion yet. **** spending 260 bucks a arm.

Balljoint is also replaceable with 97 mazda 626 front balljoints.(press out press in), as close to replacement as we will get.