Recent content by Todd_Brown

That's exactly right! The mere presence of an aftermarket part does not do anything to warranty (otherwise everyone who has a none factory oil filter are screwed), only if it can be proven the part caused the failure. It would be a huge stretch to prove that. Go to SEMA's website and download...

Do you guys have cold air intakes mounted? We've seen this on cold mornings with cars with intakes (mine included), not so much on regular mornings. Todd

I appreciate all the info. I think I'm leaning to the Japanese manifold. Todd

Will the current ECU handle the switch frpm VTCS to a VISC system manifold, or is a swap to an MP3 ECU recommended? Todd

I work at a dealership, and parts tells me they are different part numbers then a regular 2.0l , so they aren't "exactly" the same,however, if there is no perfromance benefit, who makes a good intake manifold for a 2.0 l.? Todd

I'm thinking of putting the MP3 intake manifold on my 2001 2.0 LX. How much benefit (if any) for this change. Are the MP3 manifolds that much different? Todd

Griff, i appreciate it. Like I said I am an enthusiast. I do sadly agree, however, that there are quite a few dealers (not just Mazda), that look to try and avoid warranty work (never understood it, the money is still green). The best thing you as a cutomer can do is get as educated as...

Please read my posts before comenting. Mazda is obligated to honor any claim that is due to a MANUFACTURERS DEFECT!!!!!!! I never said that a K&N will cause your trans to fail, I said trans failures will be investigated to determine if there is a problem with the vehicle that could affect...

You don't know me or my dealership, so quit judging me. I have one of the best customer service records in the midwest! Todd

No offense taken. For the record, I own a 2001 Protege 2.0 LX that has an Injen Cold Air Intake, and performance cam shafts. I will be addressing suspension in the very near future. As a dealership, we install these items alot (just got done installing cams on a 02' Protege5), and enjoy doing...

There are 2 available at Park Mazda of Wooster, a black one and an orange one. I know the dealer is not marking up above sticker. 1-866-412-2855 that's the dealership number. Todd

I'm a service manager at a Mazda dealership. He is mostly correct. Any warranty claim involving the engine,turbo,trans,etc... will be investigated, it's not worth the hassle. Intakes are top of the list of no-no's installed on this car, it could seriously screw it up. I install intake...

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Just found www.mazdaperformanceparts.com Great deals! Todd