And the build begins....(pics)

[BadBandar]

I like how u stated its a New used engine. lol.

Woah 300+ on the stock turbo. I didnt know it was capable of that. U might want to go for a bigger turbo while ur already building everything, if u can afford it. G/L with ur build bro.

 

[lovemyfs2003]

yeah were gonna try for it. if not we can always go bigger.

 

[Outlawstar98]

Good luck man!

 

[_Sloteg_]

I like the drop - what suspension you runnin'?

I think their tein with the rake that it has....Unless, I'm looking at the pic's wrong.....look's raked (back higher then the front) to me (gossip)

i'm 100% sure thats the pann auto fmic

I was thinking the same thing on the FMIC

i believe the exhaust is an Ion performance turboback exhaust
http://www.turbomagazine.com/inside...n_turbo_back_exhaust_mazda_protege/index.html

I "think" that is your exhaust TampaBlackMSP in that pic above!(rofl2)


Look's like MSPChris's garage floor. good time's!





OP: Good luck with the build!

 

[SeR_Cyclops]

I dont think you will be able to get 300 hp on the stock turbo, GL with the build i always like seeing a protege go forged. also on a side note WELD THE LSD!!!!

 

[Ricktalife]

don't forget about your tranny!

 

[kamon8404]

subs

 

[satyr36]

hahaha what?

subscribing... dont know why people post and tell you they are doing it... not like its needed............ oh well. annoying but OK i spose (guitar)

 

[lovemyfs2003]

im glad people are. and to everyone who is giving me ideas. STOP your running my wallet dry haha. Actually it all helps but were gonna tackle each thing one at a time. the car will probably be halfway paid off before its done.its gonna be pretty stock looking, everyone will think 200hp from looks but after all is said and done......it will be an nightmare. Again thanks to all who are keeping up with it. i love to read the comments.

 

[lovemyfs2003]

here is the exhaust the other link is aparently bad

http://ionperformance.com/mazdaproexh.html

 

[kamon8404]

Ok, well before you go upgrading the turbo, get some type of EMS. Since you are looking at big numbers, you may want to get something with some type of timing control. If not, at least get an SS AFC v2, so you can get a decent fuel map and have the ability to data log. With that being said, your gonna need a Wideband of some type. I have an AEM which works fine but I hear that there are better ones out there for a good price. You may want to look into a clutch and flywheel combo since you should weld your lsd. Exedy stage 1 is a great stock replacement but only rated for 320 ftq. You may want to look into spec for a higher rated clutch that is still a full disk.

With all that being said, good luck with your build I really hope it works out for you. Its always better to do it right the first time and get it over with vice taking short cuts and costing big money in the future.

 

[lovemyfs2003]

yeah i dunno if you checked out the site or myspace of these guys. they built some of the worlds fastest.NOT KIDDING.I told them i would advertise for free he is totally against haltech he said so i dunno what his plans are. we are still verrrrrrry early in the build the block isnt even put together yet. but thank you for the advise from someone that looks to know what is up. Thank you.

 

[kamon8404]

Well I'll be honest and say that I have only heard great things about haltech, not that he isn't allowed to have that opinion or taking anything away from this motor building skills. Coming from the MSP tuning experts and beyond, haltech makes some great ems for our platform.

 

[lovemyfs2003]

cool deal well this thread has been passsed on to him and his shop. i mentioned it to him, maybe im thinking of another.

 

[lovemyfs2003]

here we go, i have been bored waiting and saving some more money, I have a few pics to keep subs entertained. the rods are now on order and the pistons are being made now. we went with a 9:1 compression instead. Here are a few things I have going on now with it.

This is my crank i purchased from TurbomanProtege:

Here are my brand new numbered badges I recieve from Slotege:

Here is my GTSpec rear v-brace that came in the grayish blue and orange, I have one fully sandblasted and the other one isnt done to show what it used to look like, im going to get a paint match from the bracket to redo the bars:

Sorry no car or motor pics yet, believe me im waiting and its killin me, I know this isnt a WTB thread but I am looking for a stock shift knob lemme know if you run across one. Hopefully more to come and thanks for check this thing out.

 

[SCMP3]

looks good man

 

[spoolin_05]

hey that engine looks familiar..ha..hows it goin?

 

[lovemyfs2003]

pistons came to the shop, were taken to get coated and came back today ill have the pics of the new ones up as soon as they email them to me. so far so expensive lol.

 

[GiJoe]

so what type of numbers are you going for?

 

[lovemyfs2003]

300+ bhp