Oh I was meaning the metal pipe to metal pipe, not pipe to hose. There is a tool my dealer has where we can cut the rear section of the A/C system of and reconnect a new section rather then remove the complete system that otherwise is in good working order. I would think the same could be done here to allow the 626 end to be attached to the P5 pipe.
alright - here goes. KL-P5-take2
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Silverfox, you're onto something I do believe. So if I understand this right - just have them cut off the old aluminum ends (P5) that are too large I.D. - and have them attach (weld/solder/join....somehow) the PGT/MX6/626 ends on? That seems about the easiest. I have a heliarc at my disposal, and the machine is magnificent...it can cold weld with the power turned up to a whopping "0".
Yes that is what I am talking about, if you are able to weld thats great and may be the best option for you as it is all there infront of you. I am trying to get the info on the tool we use at work (I am not there atm)
OK found it, thi is the tool we have at the shop: http://www.etoolcart.com/a-c-line-splice-connector-tool.aspx
I would think there must be some shops around you that will have it or something like it, now Kent Moore make alot of tools for GM so if no where else I am sure the local GM dealer may have it.
I would think there must be some shops around you that will have it or something like it, now Kent Moore make alot of tools for GM so if no where else I am sure the local GM dealer may have it.
Jedidiah55
McNoobin'
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I'm going to exhaust my sources for a/c compressors and a/c lines then ill see if anyone can do that, I didn't think you could weld aluminum I thought all you could do was bond it which is incredibly weak
Jedidiah55
McNoobin'
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- 2003 Protege 5 V6 GT
its about 1/8 of an inch think at best
those dont work what compressor do you have?
those dont work what compressor do you have?
Heh...that's what I was thinking when the OP was telling us how fast his 168hp car felt. Haha! Glad you're enjoying it though!
I'm sure it's got to be quicker than stock! Any time I accidentally push the gas down too hard, I'm quickly reminded how gutless this 2.0L is, and I get out of the throttle so as not to further disappoint myself. Haha! 
yeah - the 2.0's that I've put in this car have all felt like they were made out of forged marshmallow, and had no pull whatsoever. Well....that is unless I kept the revs so high (in an auto....) that it sounded like it was going to spontaneously combust at any moment's notice.....
When I bought my P5, I got it because I've always loved these little cars. They're roomy, sporty, good lookin, and being that they were mazdas - they handled decently from the factory. They weren't the bruteforce Mazdaspeed Protege'-type power, but what they lack in power I feel they more than made up for in style.
My kiddos love the car. When we make any sort of trips - they aren't cramped. They got plenty of room to lay down in the backseat, or climb into the cargo trunk and chill. Now that it actually has some umph.....they REALLY like it when daddy steps on the loud pedal. My daughter, lol...... "Go fast Daddy!!! WOOOHOOO!!" .. so I do. Take a sharp corner - and hear her giggling something fierce - turn around to see her face and her carseat is leaning over at a 45* angle and she's just dying of laughter.
I don't know about ya'll - but that seems like a solid payoff for the amount of work I've put into the P5 thus far.
When I bought my P5, I got it because I've always loved these little cars. They're roomy, sporty, good lookin, and being that they were mazdas - they handled decently from the factory. They weren't the bruteforce Mazdaspeed Protege'-type power, but what they lack in power I feel they more than made up for in style.
My kiddos love the car. When we make any sort of trips - they aren't cramped. They got plenty of room to lay down in the backseat, or climb into the cargo trunk and chill. Now that it actually has some umph.....they REALLY like it when daddy steps on the loud pedal. My daughter, lol...... "Go fast Daddy!!! WOOOHOOO!!" .. so I do. Take a sharp corner - and hear her giggling something fierce - turn around to see her face and her carseat is leaning over at a 45* angle and she's just dying of laughter.
I don't know about ya'll - but that seems like a solid payoff for the amount of work I've put into the P5 thus far.
Jedidiah55
McNoobin'
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mine just needs a turbo now and ill be happy, 8 psi is all I want for now
but I'm impressed with the power, I went from well over 200 horsies on my 2.0 to 160 at least. I think it does well, but I hate not having the power build up like a turbo
but I'm still very happy with the swap. and once I fix this clunk and exhaust/EGR leak ill be 10x happier
but I'm impressed with the power, I went from well over 200 horsies on my 2.0 to 160 at least. I think it does well, but I hate not having the power build up like a turbo
but I'm still very happy with the swap. and once I fix this clunk and exhaust/EGR leak ill be 10x happier
LOL That is very good stuff there, but you may want to pay some attention to that child seat if it is tilting just from a corner you will want to better secure it in the car . I am very impressed with all these build threads for these cars and all the love you all are putting into the MP5. I have very much the same feelings for my car and why I got it as you have listed, I just feel I made a small mistake in buying an auto, so I am currently looking into my options on that.
. I am very impressed with all these build threads for these cars and all the love you all are putting into the MP5. I have very much the same feelings for my car and why I got it as you have listed, I just feel I made a small mistake in buying an auto, so I am currently looking into my options on that.Jedidiah55
McNoobin'
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have you had the time to check your AC yet?
sorry to bother
but I'm bored
sorry to bother
but I'm bored
Jedidiah55
McNoobin'
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- 2003 Protege 5 V6 GT
dang i didnt know yall were getting rain too
i had to dodge some tornadoes yesterday
(breakn)
i had to dodge some tornadoes yesterday
(breakn)
Jedidiah55
McNoobin'
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- 2003 Protege 5 V6 GT
lol, its all good
Jedidiah55
McNoobin'
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- 2003 Protege 5 V6 GT
my brain is fried...
http://www.box.com/s/8c64824cb12bec066564
things i like money, cars, and more money just a heads up
if you need any of the 10 things i didnt put on there ill stab you
http://www.box.com/s/8c64824cb12bec066564
things i like money, cars, and more money just a heads up
if you need any of the 10 things i didnt put on there ill stab you
Jedidiah55
McNoobin'
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- 2003 Protege 5 V6 GT
also milli use different compressors than the 626, probe, and mx6
so i think im going after a milli compressor 95-98 i believe
so i think im going after a milli compressor 95-98 i believe
