yeah and front wheel drivekamon8404 said:I would have to say, I love my protege. I am still toying with to idea of getting a strong tranny gears/lsd, and a stronger bottom end. If I did that I wouldn't be any where near the cost of a sti or evo. Plus as mentioned earlier with the right tune (i.e. JDM Sam) you will be spanking sti's in no time.
jred321 said:the FS engine has been out since at least 93 when it was used in the ford probe/mazda mx6. the 4g63 first appeared in 89, not too much different, they're both teenagers
i always thought those were different 4g engines and were "related" like how the starion/conquest motor is related to the 4g63 motor but still totally different, or how the fe motors are related to the fs motors but still totally different.Yellow MSP said:Just to let you know the 4g63 came around in the 70's, and was first turbo'd back in 1980 in the Galant. Very far from a teenager.
This emphasis on shooting for the stars was not only manifested in multiple evolutions of the same platform, but was reflected in the code names of their experimental engine families. Their experiments with the Astron motor, would evolve into the Sirius motor(4GXX). The Astron, which was used in the Galant GTO, featured DOHC and "silent shaft technology" Although the Colt, Lancer, Galant GTO, and Galant FTO were 70's cars, I have included them in this thread because this motor is directly responsible for the 4G63 we all know and love; because the last of these cars, the 2000 GSR, used the first sirius 4G63. As a matter of fact, the first 4G series motors were sold in the US in the late 1970s, in the Lancer hatchback(known as the Celeste in japan), as the Plymoth Arrow, and Mitsubishi Colt
army_mechanic said:I know boosting a stock protege is not the smartest thing to do in the world, but some of you guys I think are being a little bit to one sided. If you get a decent turbo kit, nice engine mgt, and stay at a safe level say 8 psi, and get a PROFESSIONAL Dyno Tune, then I dont think its that much of a hassel. Of course my car isnt turbo YET. I know plenty of you out there have had bad experiences with it, but did you do all the stuff I stated above??? If you did let me know and I might change my mind as well!!!
werd dude...Little Beavis said:You CAN turbo a protege right and enjoy it without the issues. But, I've also been on the other side during this process. . .I used to think the MP3-T's most glamorous angle involved jack stands - it did sit in my garage much longer than I had expected. But pony up the funds for a good kit (tweak it a bit), get a good ems and other items and do it right. It can be done quite successfully, but it can also be done very poorly (aka kaboom, weekly wrenching, or lack of driveability). Learn from those that have been there before and it will definitely be less painful for you. And yes, the surprise when your little econo-box blows something much bigger away is priceless. Anyone (with some cash) can buy a fast car, how many can build one (especially when the odds are against you)?
maybe for like 2-3 seconds. but i have seen a mazdaspeed kill the s*** out of an sti in person before. from a stop too. credit:discreetspeed.1sty said:MSP LSD no longer exists.
Mazda is now replacing MSP LSDs with standard protege Diffs.
Neither the Diff, the tranny, or the drive shaft can sustain the power required to play with an STI. Not to mention there is ZERO chance of ever having a protege hook up on a take off like the STI's all wheel drive allows it to.
1sty said:MSP LSD no longer exists.
Mazda is now replacing MSP LSDs with standard protege Diffs.
Neither the Diff, the tranny, or the drive shaft can sustain the power required to play with an STI. Not to mention there is ZERO chance of ever having a protege hook up on a take off like the STI's all wheel drive allows it to.
