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I recently purchased txmzdspd2gen's 1997 Protege. It has a bunch of JDM and Mazdaspeed stuff. Currently I'm working on a custom airbox to utilize the JDM diesel hood scoop as an actual air intake. I also have the rear bumper skirts for a JDM bumper. I need to make copies of these and modify...

I'm curious as to how much love/hate this version will get.

I don't know how active he is over here, but I've been trying to get in contact with txmzdspd2gen for a while and I haven't heard anything back from him. If anyone could let him know that I need to talk to him, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/26/mazdas-i-eloop-does-regenerative-braking-with-capacitors-instea/?m=false This should explain i-ELOOP pretty well. Summary: As the engine spins down after lifting off the accelerator, a 12-25V variable alternator captures energy and sends it to the capacitor...

I know I don't post here often (this isn't exactly my favorite forum), but I have been closely following Mazda's updates about everything SkyActiv. The SkyActiv-G gasoline engine was first previewed by the Minagi concept, but was put into the existing Mazda3's engine bay to boost fuel economy...

Don't know why I came here looking for help, I knew I wouldn't get any. These forums don't care about the older models. This thread can be closed/deleted/whatever. Bye.

Bump. Ordered a new bumper and foam, but still need the other stuff.

... driver's side fender and driver's side USDM headlight for a 1998 Protege. I got in an accident yesterday and need these few parts. Thank you to anyone who can help.

I appologize as well. I was already having a bad day, I took it out here, I'm sorry. I helped my girlfriend's dad with his Elantra a couple weeks ago. Tried to take the alternator out, but a bracket was in the way. Undid the bracket and water started pouring out of the engine. Apparently that...

I don't think I'd go through the hassle of swapping a Honda engine. My brother has an Integra and doing a Vtec head and 5-speed swap (I don't know what exact engine it is, though). I see it as a sort of competition, haha.

Maybe when I buy a Mazda3 or CX-5 or "a real car," I'll come back here for information. But for now, I'll keep my BH Protege questions on www.clubprotege.com where they are discussed without trying to put anyone down or make suggestions unrelated to the matter at hand ie: "small block chevy 350."

I understand this engine/transmission combo will not work. I'm not persuing this goal anymore, I'm looking elsewhere for an engine, Maybe a Kia/Mazda FE3. As for the transmission, it's a Kia based on Mazda's G-series, or so is said on www.clubprotege.com and it's pretty well accepted seeing as...

I hate fart cans. Looks like a decent driver though.

As long as the transmission is comeing from a BP-powered Escort, it should work. I'm not sure about the 1.9L transmissions swapping over. The DOHC BP does have VICS, but I don't think the SOHC B8 does. If you were to swap the head as well, then you would need to swap the wiring harness. If...

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Driveshaft lengths were copied directly from Napa's website. They have since changed their website layout and no longer have the detailed information, very disappointing. If anything is wrong, it was wrong on Napa's website. But, plans have changed. I'm not using my Z5 when it comes time for...

This would be my first new car buy. If I could get it with the SkyActiv-D, SkyActiv-MT and AWD. But, sadly, the diesel isn't expected to come in the CX-5 in the U.S. Hopefully they change their minds by 2013 when the SkyActiv-D makes its entrance to the U.S. market, but it may also be put in the...

The 2.0L SkyActiv-G should be coming in the facelifted Mazda3 next year. Not sure about all the interior goodies, though.

Pretty much any transmission will bolt to that engine. An F-series transmission has taller gear ratios for better fuel economy and a G-series transmission has shorter gear ratios for better acceleration. Though you can swap the fifth gear from a V6 MX-6 or V6 Ford Probe into a G-series...