Lewis7789's 2003 Protege5 build thread
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interested to see what you find out about the brake proportioning valve. One thing I'll throw in about the brakes to keep in mind is that yes the kl engine is heavier but aren't you making the rest of the car lighter? If the car is overall lighter woudln't that make the brakes work better?
Interesting stuff on the rubber vs poly bushings. Does it say anything about having sleves for the bushings? Like Phen's rsb mine will squeak but the control arm bushings don't
Interesting stuff on the rubber vs poly bushings. Does it say anything about having sleves for the bushings? Like Phen's rsb mine will squeak but the control arm bushings don't
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The difference in weight between motors is pretty slim. The FS has an iron block while the KL is aluminum, which keeps the weight difference minimal.
So you have to buy new parts instead of pressing new bushings in? Also, as far as the lube, just install some Zerk fittings. My Energy Suspension sway bar brackets came with them installed for the prothane bushings, and it seems like a no-brainer. You want to use synthetic lube, I can't remember which kind exactly, as the others eat the poly bushings over time. I got a grease gun and the synth lube just for that, though I haven't used it yet.
When you figure that you'll probably nix half of the interior again, the weight difference will be negligible. P5's are lighter than sedans anyway, so you'll probably be no heavier than a stock MSP when you're done.
Well s*** Phen... why don't you read the rest of the posts before you reply?
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Same concept and myth with the LSx swap into Miatas. You are swapping an iron I4 for an aluminum V8.
I need to do a brake change and I have new pads and rotors already (I've been sitting on them for about 2 years now). I can take a look at the rotors and see if they are still good. They might need to be turned, but they aren't warped. The pads, however, are toast.
btw... no, you cannot have my calipers.
btw... no, you cannot have my calipers.
princess peach
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If you are bored then you can go work on my RX7 I need it wired.
Evan doesn't like wiring, I can help you out with that after work
If you show me what needs to be wired, I do love soldering. But reading wiring diagrams make my brain itch. Speaking of wiring, I just found out about this stuff. Because it's so fun soldering two wires together then realizing you forgot to slip the heat shrink on.
While on the brakes discussion. what about Tom with his RX-8? That's the only mod he did was big brakes for Mid-Ohio. Granted, I'm not a race care driver, nor do I claim to be. But this car WILL see track days, I promise. I'll have to send him a PM and get some insight on them.
While on the brakes discussion. what about Tom with his RX-8? That's the only mod he did was big brakes for Mid-Ohio. Granted, I'm not a race care driver, nor do I claim to be. But this car WILL see track days, I promise. I'll have to send him a PM and get some insight on them.
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