How To: Install Protosport Downpipe

[JPBlackMP5]

Steph,
BTW - did you get my email with the delivery address?

 

[SpicyMSP]

yes I got it thanks. Shipping tomorrow

 

[JPBlackMP5]

Steph & James,
thanks. I ordered my MIL elim from Apex and will add my $.02 on James' thread once I get the dp installed....

 

[mp5zoomer]

does any 1 have the same style how-to-thread for a 2003 mp5 dp

thanks in advance

 

[Got_boost02]

have you had that oil leak on the turbo looked at yet???

 

[JDM Sam]

i recommend using the o2 sensor socket designed to remove o2 sensors. it is available at most auto parts stores such as auto zone.

 

[SuperMario]

Is that Carb legal here in CA?

 

[SpicyMSP]

sorry to say, no.

 

[MetalSpeed]

How long did it take you (total)? Which exhaust will give you more bang for your buck GReddy,Magnaflow or Apex?

 

[sigep]

Do you know if the down pipe will fit on a regular 2002 Protege ES?

Okay. I installed my Protosport downpipe yesterday and here's the steps I went through. The process took about 1.5 hours, not counting the time to take pictures, etc.

First, I went ahead with the check engine light fix which I got from the following URL:
http://www.apexr1.com/mamilelcfi.html

My review of the downpipe:
http://mazdamp3.com/vbb230/showthread.php?s=&threadid=33996

Now, getting to the nitty gritty. You'll need a socket set in both metric and standard measurements along with a can of Liquid Wrench or WD40. A rubber mallot could be of use, and something to remove the O2 sensor (I used a cresent wrench).

Word to the wise:
Use Liquid Wrench / WD40 liberally. Those of you with older cars are going to need to let it sit and soak in. Do not force any of the bolts, especially the ones attached to the turbo. The last thing you want is a broken stud anywhere. Take it slow, take it in one piece.

1. Get the car up. I don't have a lift, so jackstands for me.

(Doesn't my car look lovely on jackstands with only 4300 miles on it?)

Here's what you're going to see underneath. Notice the cross-member between the cats because we're going to have to work around it.

Let's get it on!

 

[richelesro]

It's supposed to.

 

[chwood]

pics = gone?

 

[SpicyMSP]

I'll try to get them back up soon.