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LOL! I'm still here and I still have the Protege but it needs a lot of TLC. Life got in the way and such. Thought about selling it, almost convinced myself to do it but... couldn't follow through. My cousin is slowly going to help me bring it back up to snuff mechanically. He's a Mazda fan...

If you were looking to swap the MSP engine into your 1.6L Protege, it would be best to swap the whole driveline as you'd need the transmission, axles, and hubs. Our 1.6L are 4lug and MSPs are 5 lugs.

The best benefit I ever saw from a chip was the removal of my speed governor on a 1997 Ford Escort I had years ago. Didn't ever see much benefit beyond that.

I have 2001 Protege with the 1.6L (about 98hp) but good suspension work and good tires make it blast to drive in the twisties. With enough money, you can build a 300hp Protege, but that would just be an exercise in engineering. I agree with getting a Speed Protege as at least you start at a...

Have you cleaned out your EGR valve? Not saying that this is the smoking gun you're looking for but I remember my 1.6L running rough when the EGR was dirty.

It looks busy in there, but no more so than any other front wheel drive v6. Honestly it looks like it came with it stock. I like your OEM theme. Just curious, but are you thinking of doing any performance mods while making it look as stock as possible?

That does sound good especially coming out of a Protege. I've played around with the idea of putting a KL in my Protege, but then I swing back and forth between finding out how hard I can push the 1.6L, or just selling the whole car. The wife tells me I should hold on to it because I'll miss...

Just curious, why did you decide to swap in the KL vs fixing/upgrading what you had?

I've heard of these and I was thinking about using them. Would you recommend these over the the long LEDs that replace the fluorescent?

Started sorting through all the spare parts I had. Found a transmission oil filter for a Dodge Durango. Haven't had one in the family for several years. I ended up giving away a box full of stuff I haven't used in years. My luck though, I'll need something from what I just gave away...

Sad to hear it's gone but I'm sure it was fun owning it.

Scorch, what happened that you deleted your reply? Was the spoiler a no-go?

Here's a youtube video that can help - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC1R1lb0m5k. Unfortunately all the pics on the links below are broken but perhaps reading through them will help as well. I do know that you can pull the top out a bit but you'll have to disconnect the physical cables from...

I still need to get me some of these. Did you just order through Amazon?

I sympathize with you because my little Protege is in the same boat. I still enjoy driving it but it needs a lot of TLC which requires time I don't have what with life going on around us. Wife said it's time for me to get a "newer" (no more than 5yrs old) car but I get to pick something I...

I "think" that's one of the clips for the bumper retainer but don't quote me on it.

Very nice indeed! I had once dreamt of ITBs for my 1.6 beater but alas familial obligations come first. I will however enjoy reading about your endeavours!

Looking to see how this progresses. Great job so far.

I think AAC dissolved a while back and who knows if he even visits this site anymore.

If ya'll have build threads let me know. I'd something new to read about Proteges or new Mazdas. That's one way to bring this forum back.