03 p5 automatic MODS?

[stillstock]

Just had a couple of questions. I have a 2003 5sp P5. The car is still stock but I;d like to do a few things to it. I live in TX and it gets real hot during the summer (and spring and fall). Will an underdrive pulley decrease A/C and water pump efficiency. Also, does anyone know what the HP gain is on an AEM short ram? Thanx(flame2)

 

[misbehave]

AT > MT swap

done

I have a better one

AT P5 -> MT MX-5

done!

 

[nate0123]

I have a better one

AT P5 -> MT MX-5

done!

nice one! that's an easy way to cut out about 600 pounds

 

[katsi]

buy a new car

 

[JJBroc]

why a tranny swap

I agree with 12DrivemyP5, if you want a manual tranny its easier just to sell your car and replace it. Probably save you money, not to mention the headaches. Especially if it is pretty much stock. I wish I didn't buy this auto P5 and I am strongly contemplating getting rid of it. Might look for a stick version, don't know yet.
Just my opinion,
Later
JJBroc

 

[Tom03es]

Well, the good news with an automatic Protege is that you won't ever have issues with your 3rd and 5th gear synchros.

 

[JDM-P5]

Here's my other car (primary daily is the turbo'd Miata)...it's currently in storage while I'm here...and it's an auto-tragic (with shift-tronic manual wanna be 1st - 4th gear shifting)

WOOT!

I MISS MY P5!!!

 

[Crazee D]

Besides Lentech and Level 10 upgrades,
What about swapping a different torque converter?

 

[autoxes]

Suspension is the best investment on ANY Protege. Unless you find yourself a 1st gen with a BP

 

[aMaff]

and even then, suspension is still the best investment

 

[Crazee D]

suspension covered...for now

c'mon guys this is a Auto P5 discussion