2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege TGM #935/2750 Build

[boostedmsp]

2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege
TGM
67k miles
#935/2750

Here are the mods:

Optima Red Top
Steedspeed manifold
GHL TBE
Defi Boost Gauge
Upgraded front motor mount
Alpine Ipod headunit
HKS Turbo Timer
Altered customs FMIC kit
Monsterknob Piano black shift knob
ForceFed Steering wheel column gauge pod
Speedhut A pillar triple gauge pod
AEM Uego wideband
AEM Oil Pressure (needs oil filter sandwich)
AEM Oil Temperature (needs oil filter sandwich)
Synapse Synchronic BOV/adapter piped
JL w3 8"
Snotbox custom catch can
35% tint up front
20% on rear
TWM Performance short shifter
TWM Performance Black/Silver short shift boot
Kartboy Poly Shifter bushings
Kicker KS series front and rear speakers
Front rotors are cross drilled
new pads up front
New plugs and wires in last 3k miles
new turbo just installed
new Forge wastegate installed

Not installed
DDM 5000k HID kit
440cc injectors
Split Second AFC

In the mail:
Hella Supertones dual horn (stock one sounds like roadrunner)

I should have tons more pics soon.

 

[christiansMSP]

Awaiting pics!! Good job so far!

 

[Outlawstar98]

What all do you plan on doing?

 

[boostedmsp]

Well if I keep it, of course the normal forged internals, Synchronic BOV, install the gt28, bigger injectors, and a tune.

If I dont keep it.... something AWD. I just recently got laid off and im in a temp job so I can't be spending tons of money on a car. We will see though.

 

[KrayzieFox]

Careful with that 28RS.. you're not forged are you?

 

[yudkib]

Well if I keep it, of course the normal forged internals, Synchronic BOV, install the gt28, bigger injectors, and a tune.

cmon fox.

and very clean, outstanding paint on that bad boy

 

[KrayzieFox]

cmon fox.

and very clean, outstanding paint on that bad boy

Whoops.. reading fail. I just woke up, cut me some slack lol.

 

[boostedmsp]

Should be installing the TWM short shifter and kartboy bushings on saturday. Hopefully we will get the HID's in also!.

 

[boostedmsp]

This car is being reborn! I am tired of half assing all of my cars and trying to sell them when something messes up instead of fixing it. The car is in the one of my buddies shop right now getting a full makeover

If any of you have seen my for sale thread, I have had problems with the thunder manifold not holding bolts. Then my turbo was spitting oil everywhere. Also I was having CEL codes popping up for a faulty 02 sensor and MAF sensor. I have basically replaced everything and installed a steedspeed manifold. Last I checked it still needed to have the FMIC cleaned out because it was full of oil. I honestly haven't driven this car how it was meant to be driven since my last post in this thread, September 2010. That is when I started having major problems. For whatever reason I just parked the car and drove my other vehicle while this one set there and looked pitiful. I can't wait to get back into boost and drive the MSP again like it was meant. I honestly don't know why I put it off for so long. I guess I never had the help and there really aren't many performance type shops in WV. It finally looks like its heading in the correct direction though.

Parts getting installed:

Steedspeed manifold
Preowned stock turbo(40kish miles)
New MAF
New primary o2 sensor
Rerouting intercooler piping
Oil filter sandwich (For AEM Pressure and Temperature guages)
All new gaskets
New plugs
Signature Sound overflow tank
Split Second AFC

 

[mazdaspeedp]

Nice clean car and setup. I like the jl sound stuff i want speakers and a sub like that one day

 

[boostedmsp]

Ordered all new intercooler pipes so I can run it like the Perrin kit. Hope to get them on in the next couple days and fab up a custom intake from the excess piping.

 

[boostedmsp]

Nice clean car and setup. I like the jl sound stuff i want speakers and a sub like that one day

Thanks man. I am going to try to make this a pretty clean car. Looking at wheels right now and hopefully some coilovers in the near future as long as all of these parts work out like they should.

Just ordered some 215/45/17 Hankook Ventus v12 Evo XL with the stiffer side wall. Never really had anything bad to say about hankooks and they were around $360 after rebate with free shipping.

Also ordered AWR motor mounts for the sides. Hopefully this car will start to come together soon. I am most excited about installing the SSAFC and messing with the maps.

 

[SCMP3]

Very nice car. Super clean, and a lot of nice and some rare parts. Keep it up.

 

[boostedmsp]

Very nice car. Super clean, and a lot of nice and some rare parts. Keep it up.

Thanks man. Yours is pretty impressive as well. I am hoping to get coilovers soon and start looking for a spare FSDE to build.

 

[boostedmsp]

A little bit of an update:
My buddy rerouted most of the intercooler piping and made a ebay tastic intake for me. Can't wait to get it back on the road.

All he needs to do now is wrap up the primary o2 wiring and drill a grommet for the IAT sensor.

 

[jdwk]

Kind of funny to see the stock intercooler just sitting there doing nothing. You should buy the mishimoto radiator and pull that plastic junk out of the engine bay.

 

[boostedmsp]

I will soon. Cr3 is having a crazy sale on them. I will probably order one in the next 2 weeks or so.

 

[jdwk]

I didn't realize they sold them. I've got too much invested in my side mount setup now to swap, but if my Ron Davis starts leaking again, it is worth considering.

 

[boostedmsp]

Got her back and shes running better than ever. I will get some updated pics asap! Tomorrow it is time for my new tires to be installed and to get an updated inspection. I think by looking at this picture I need more low so I might start saving for some coilovers soon.

I took out the catch can because it seemed to make the car smoke somehow.

And my mazda collection.
07 Mazda 3

 

[boostedmsp]

Got my tires installed. Feels much better than the old ones!