450 Fwhp?

[deckedoutmp5]

what kind of flywheel do you plan on using?

probobly the fidanza 9 lb. it might be custom too. right now i dont know.

 

[PaulMP3]

you might want to look into upgrading the friction plates on the flywheel. From what i have heard they cant hold much more than stock hp levels. Im in the process of trying to find stronger plates right now, I will let you know if i can find them.

 

[70]

all it needs is a slightly modded adapter plate. the svt 6 speed is a pretty good tranny. the gearing is way better then a msp and in drag racing its nice because you can hold on to 4th better. i am not saying the msp rebuilt couldnt hold up, ANY tranny i decide to go with will have to be fully rebuilt. I just wanted a 6 speed, they have been awesome trannys. lots of people in our car club have them and NEVER have had a problem. with or with out the JRSC. also turbo tom uses them and has gottem them up to 450 whp and not a problem (granted they have been rebuilt) and also his new stuff hes been using autos because they are better for racing. it wont take lots of money, it just takes lots of time. (money for the rebuild yes, but expected no matter what). I will probobly stick with the rebuilt MSP with stage 4 clutch and 7 lb fly wheel. but who knows, i have to many toys to finish or play with right now, my protege is just a thing to dink with. wow where is the support on this board. its like if you want to try something that no ones done you get flamed. grow a set and go out and do something, you learn by doin.

peace- trav

Once you get the tranny built and an adapter plate made so it fits the motor, you still have to worry about axles, etc.

Go ahead and try it if you want. It's a bigger head ache than people think.

 

[perfworks]

I dont know about this whole six speed tranny thing.
I just read some of this thread but it isnt that easy to do a conversion to a bell housing that doesnt match up. The biggest problems you will face with something like this is clearance. Yeah you could make custom mounts but thats not what i mean. The input shaft on the tranny, custom axles, etc. Because you cant take up all that space you are gaining by adding the adapter plate.
There is TOO TOO much involved. I would rather see someone say that they will try to put the motor and trans from a zetec in rather than bolt up to a 2.0 fs.
s*** if i were to swap guys i would just go AWD and put a subbie or mitsu driveline in. At least make it a first 3rd gen AWD protege hybrid. That would be a worth while project IMO

 

[70]

I dont know about this whole six speed tranny thing.
I just read some of this thread but it isnt that easy to do a conversion to a bell housing that doesnt match up. The biggest problems you will face with something like this is clearance. Yeah you could make custom mounts but thats not what i mean. The input shaft on the tranny, custom axles, etc. Because you cant take up all that space you are gaining by adding the adapter plate.
There is TOO TOO much involved. I would rather see someone say that they will try to put the motor and trans from a zetec in rather than bolt up to a 2.0 fs.
s*** if i were to swap guys i would just go AWD and put a subbie or mitsu driveline in. At least make it a first 3rd gen AWD protege hybrid. That would be a worth while project IMO

Just the import the drive train form the all-wheel drive Protege in Japan. That'd be easier than trying to shove someone elses drive train in.

 

[perfworks]

Just the import the drive train form the all-wheel drive Protege in Japan. That'd be easier than trying to shove someone elses drive train in.

i can agree whole heartedly with this statement.
That would be a nice project.

 

[JTP]

Excuse my ignorance, but what all is involved with a tranny rebuild? Also what are the costs?

 

[laserbluemp5]

all it needs is a slightly modded adapter plate. the svt 6 speed is a pretty good tranny. the gearing is way better then a msp and in drag racing its nice because you can hold on to 4th better. i am not saying the msp rebuilt couldnt hold up, ANY tranny i decide to go with will have to be fully rebuilt. I just wanted a 6 speed, they have been awesome trannys. lots of people in our car club have them and NEVER have had a problem. with or with out the JRSC. also turbo tom uses them and has gottem them up to 450 whp and not a problem (granted they have been rebuilt) and also his new stuff hes been using autos because they are better for racing. it wont take lots of money, it just takes lots of time. (money for the rebuild yes, but expected no matter what). I will probobly stick with the rebuilt MSP with stage 4 clutch and 7 lb fly wheel. but who knows, i have to many toys to finish or play with right now, my protege is just a thing to dink with. wow where is the support on this board. its like if you want to try something that no ones done you get flamed. grow a set and go out and do something, you learn by doin.

peace- trav

(werd) remember deckedoutmp5 most protege owners did'nt buy their ride because they wanted to build a super fast car. From my experience most owners have'nt spent any serious time tunning cars before . Most have never had a car with more then 250 whp or even 150 whp for that matter . They are not use too challenges like a 450whp protege