CulRidr's MP3 N/A build (~150whp goal)

[CulRidr]

True on the 1st point, but that flow issue won't be an issue soon

 

[LordWorm]

In regard to why you should not be bumping your RPM higher

1. undersquare engine
2. you don't have a high flowing cylinder head design like a Honda

there is actually far more to it than that. And with enough work, you can get close enough to 9k out of the motor if you really want. has been done before.

 

[CulRidr]

I'm considering different options for my header...what does everyone have to say about this one (with a high-flow cat)? 2.25" is a little small... I think, but may retain better torque?

 

[MakeMeGoFast]

Just FYI those go for $70-$100 US on ebay. Probe headers.

 

[Tom03es]

Is Racing Mazda still even in business? I haven't heard anyone buy anything from them since I've been around the Protege scene (3.5 years). The copyright on the page is 2004.

 

[CulRidr]

Just FYI those go for $70-$100 US on ebay. Probe headers.

Oh I know what they are and how much they go for on eBay (you'll get what you pay for for 70usd though), but it was more for the style. I may have a lead on a Racing Mazda one, and was wondering what the quality of it was...

Edit: and the search buttons owns me; they aren't stainless which is a biggy for me with all the rust that I've seen on a couple of the models that have gone for sale over the years...

 

[Yendor]

Has anyone ever put a Probe header on their Protege? I'd love to see some pics.

 

[Maxx Mazda]

Lots of people have, 626 headers too. I know there's at least a few running a thunder 626 header.

 

[CulRidr]

Probably, but I think I've moved on to something a bit more custom...what do you guys think of this? I'm seriously considering it (and modifying the rest so that I can sell it as a bolt-on for others).

 

[Maxx Mazda]

That thing is obscene!

 

[Kymerik]

That thing is obscene!

I'd go more along the lines of sexy? lol

Nice work mate

 

[Ice88]

Whats the header in the pics?

The pipes are really long, not sure if they might be a bit too long.

 

[LordWorm]

Whats the header in the pics?

The pipes are really long, not sure if they might be a bit too long.

without measuring them i couldn't tell you if they are too long...however - long headers ARE The way to go... the proliferation of short headers makes everyone think they are the way to go - but the opposite is true. the shorter the runners (particularly primaries in tri-y designs), the higher the RPM they are "tuned" to. The run of the mill shorty headers that are available only provide power gains by virtue of increased flow - they do not really start working until well over the engine speed that the engine is capable of running. Long runners allow you to leverage the scavenging waves earlier, and put them in the usable rev range......basically long headers (if you can afford the custom price tag that often goes with them) are the way to go..

 

[mx-p5]

I like that longheader..........

I do have one question though, how would you get thatsucker in the engine bay without disconnecting radiator hoses and lifting the car up on a lift?

 

[MakeMeGoFast]

lol....i think that's exactly how you have to get it in.

 

[mx-p5]

then that answers my question. lol

Sorry, i had just woken up

 

[MakeMeGoFast]

Yeah...... I'm not seeing this going in from the top...lol

 

[CulRidr]

Whats the header in the pics?

The pipes are really long, not sure if they might be a bit too long.

Totally custom!

without measuring them i couldn't tell you if they are too long...however - long headers ARE The way to go... the proliferation of short headers makes everyone think they are the way to go - but the opposite is true. the shorter the runners (particularly primaries in tri-y designs), the higher the RPM they are "tuned" to. The run of the mill shorty headers that are available only provide power gains by virtue of increased flow - they do not really start working until well over the engine speed that the engine is capable of running. Long runners allow you to leverage the scavenging waves earlier, and put them in the usable rev range......basically long headers (if you can afford the custom price tag that often goes with them) are the way to go..

If you only knew how little I'd be paying for these, especially after selling the catback

 

[LordWorm]

If you only knew how little I'd be paying for these, especially after selling the catback

awesome dude...cheap custom stuff ftw!

 

[CulRidr]

Glad you approve