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Hi guys i read to replace rear motor mount u have to pull intake manifold. How much gains does going to a 626 intake? How much does one cost and what year would i need? Also when i first start car idles kinda screwy for about 1 minute then its fine? Could it be the egr is dirty or something...

Thanks for the info guys, I welded the exhaust manifold and drilled the broken bolts our of the head. Bought a new MLS gasket from the dealer and got some 10.9 grade 8 m8 x 1.25 x 30mm bolts from auto zone. Runs a lot better now. Installed a boost gauge looks like the forge wastegate...

I got the exhaust manifold removed, had to remove the oil line at the engine block side since could get a wrench on turbo side. Drilled and removed 3 broken bolts out of the head, this car is stock except for forge wastegate. Tried removing intercooler pipe, seem that there it some sort of...

thanks for the info really appreciate it. Hornsfan you are exactly right 2 bolts are snapped off in the head and another bolt head has snapped off. Looks like the cylinder closest to the timing chain is leaking exhaust from the lack of bolts. I'm really tempted remove the manifold and...

Thank only place I found that is from popeperformance for $600 anyplace cheaper I could it or used, will stock down pipe work with it. I read about steedspeed would that work too? Im new to protg so just trying to figure out best option. I would repair this then eventually turn boost up...

Looking for exhaust manifold that is not cracked let me know what you have steedspeed or pope or stock or anything that will work Email jaysch302@hotmail.com for faster response Thanks Jay

Just bought a mazdaspeed protege drove it for 2 days then heard an exhuast leak. Exhaust manifold is cracked and 2 bolts are broke off in the head....... Where is the best place to get a manifold that wont crack. Any other advice would be appreciated thanks