List of planned Modifications

[AndrewSilverMP5]

Hey all,

I thought I would try to elicit your opinions on the mods I have planned for the P5 this summer.

First off, I've decided to stay N/A because I need a P5 that's easy on the mileage, while having a bit more pep. I expect to spend no more than $1,700 on these parts, and a friend of mine will soon be a certified mechanic, so I'll have a good deal of help installing these myself. So here's what I have in mind:
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<b>Performance</b><ul>
<li>Injen CAI</li>
<li>Racing Beat Catback</li>
<li>AWR Header</li>
<li>FS-ZE intake & Mazdaspeed exhaust camshafts</li>
<li>AWR Motor mount(s) (not sure about the rear, since it's a b**** to install, by all accounts)</li>
<li>High compression pistons</li>
<li>Sparkco spark plugs</li>
<li>Ground wire kit</li>
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Does anyone have any suggestions/opinions ? What sort of HP/torque gains should I expect from this setup ? Thanks! Your input is most valuable.

Edit: Oops, after re-reading my post, I saw that it really belongs in performance. Sorry mods! (bowdown)

~Andrew

 

[Bijou-MP5]

so far so good, just get black Injen CAI

 

[AFaceInTheCrowd]

well, your list has hi comp pistons in there. i doubt you will be working on those with the block in the bay. you should replace all the motor mounts while the engine is out.

 

[KYREDP5]

The Mazdaspeed exhaust cam has been discontinued, better get it while you can.

 

[AndrewSilverMP5]

well, your list has hi comp pistons in there. i doubt you will be working on those with the block in the bay. you should replace all the motor mounts while the engine is out.

Ah ok ... I haven't fully studied up on the installation procedure of the pistons, thanks for letting me know. Maybe I can convince my friend to let me use the lifts and equipment at his school, heheh.

 

[AndrewSilverMP5]

The Mazdaspeed exhaust cam has been discontinued, better get it while you can.

(doh) Bah! That's annoying ... I wasn't planning on buying the cams until late this summer. Thanks for the heads up. (2thumbs)

 

[Pro Fiz]

I thought they were getting another batch??... corksport that is.

 

[KYREDP5]

I don't believe they are. From what Edwin said they were going to stop making them completly. If you'll notice www.protege5online.com doesn't have them listed anymore (last time I checked.)

 

[Bijou-MP5]

oh...you forgot to add making custom ground wires

 

[AndrewSilverMP5]

oh...you forgot to add making custom ground wires

It's there !

 

[Bijou-MP5]

It's there !

how stupid...(hand) (outie)

 

[falkofire]

looks pretty good...Id reccomend getting a short shifter +bushing aswell

 

[Bijou-MP5]

oh btw, what about HID kits? you getting one?

 

[AndrewSilverMP5]

oh btw, what about HID kits? you getting one?

Yep ... but probably not until Fall, when the nights start getting longer.

looks pretty good...Id reccomend getting a short shifter +bushing aswell

I have a sportshifting auto. (hand) I really wish I bought a manual, but I was rushed into the sale because the 0% apr for 5 years promotion expired that day. The auto was the only P5 in the lot that had the trimmings I wanted. Ah well ... (dunno)

 

[Pro Fiz]

I don't believe they are. From what Edwin said they were going to stop making them completly. If you'll notice www.protege5online.com doesn't have them listed anymore (last time I checked.)

Your right... but corksport said this... "We will be developing our own with the same specs however." So i guess we are both right

 

[acidbug]

Dude..Get a Nitrous Kit...You will get more than Double the Horsepower than the mods you are taking about and it's 1/2 THE COST!

If not..I would deff..suggest getting KB SShifter & Bushings..

CHas

 

[kidkorrupt]

ahh a auto!

j/k

i always see ya popping up in the sales forum making inquiries and such. you had to have bought some stuff by now =D

good luck, your engine mod list is very similar to what i want

 

[AndrewSilverMP5]

Dude..Get a Nitrous Kit...You will get more than Double the Horsepower than the mods you are taking about and it's 1/2 THE COST!

If not..I would deff..suggest getting KB SShifter & Bushings..

CHas

(laugh) I knew you'd chime in with the Nitrous suggestion! I totally respect the power gains achieved by a nitrous kit. However, I personally don't like to race. I did with my Integra GSR, found myself wading through a shitstorm as a result and now I know better. I'm more interested in tuning the car for maximum efficiency, I suppose. All the same, I appreciate the input.

PS: I have an automatic, hehe: no bushings for this boy.

 

[AndrewSilverMP5]

ahh a auto!

j/k

i always see ya popping up in the sales forum making inquiries and such. you had to have bought some stuff by now =D

good luck, your engine mod list is very similar to what i want

Heheh, yep !

Purchased thus far:

~Racing beat catback : $325 shipped
~ASA FR1 17" wrapped in Kuhmo supras : $700 shipped (Thanks Turbo3wagon ... will paypal today or tomorrow)
~TEIN stech springs : $145 shipped (Thanks Xoom xoom)

All used ... but hey, parts are parts !