Mazda Protege Owner Photos

[Joost27]

with all the work and time and money spent and still to spend why not a MS3 engine/trans that way it holds up better under boost, and you get the 6-speed.

On another note:
Using 2.0l axles?
Using 2.0l protege trans? or 2.3l MZ3 trans and converted to cable linkage?
How far off were the mounts?

 

[fishdonotbounce]

Leave it to Puerto Rico to do that s***. Lol I love it!!

 

[Lewis7789]

Well the Protege in your sig/avatar is silver. That one is black. Is that yours? Do you have a build thread for it? Any more video? I would like to read more about it and more info please.

 

[tonyprote]

Silver rip its a new project for my friend in mywork shop AMF motor sport in PR

 

[Lewis7789]

Do you have anymore pics/video/info of the MZR swap?

 

[tonyprote]

All information will be posted when completed the project! This is only the beginning of the new generation swap!

 

[tonyprote]

with all the work and time and money spent and still to spend why not a MS3 engine/trans that way it holds up better under boost, and you get the 6-speed.

On another note:
Using 2.0l axles?
Using 2.0l protege trans? or 2.3l MZ3 trans and converted to cable linkage?
How far off were the mounts?

more info soon at the moment that's top secret

 

[speedracr79]

thats a sweet swap man. Now id do that one instead of the 2.0 anyday

 

[tonyprote]

the biggest advantage of MZR or Duratec is that many more options in racing parts for forced indusion and natural aspirate!!!

 

[Joost27]

more info soon at the moment that's top secret

ahh the typical guy doing a swap, the exact reason i documented everything with the kl swap. I hate when people just can't share info(oh noooooo someone may copy me) looking forward to the build thread then...

As for the mzr or duratec, i would like to know how there is more? seems about the same. the 2.0l has the stock callaway manifold, steedspeed, obx, thunder, generic manifolds, etc. with all sorts of flanges allowing different turbos, the motor has many different internal setups avail too, the 1.6l has the hiboost and turbo specialties kits, the 2.5l v6 has generic turbo manifold setup with t3 flange allowing many different turbos, and in any case the swaps be it, the KL v6, MZR, or Duratec is not going to allow for certain mods i.e: downpipes, intercooler setups(except the mzr disi tmic setups), intakes, etc.. to be used on the protege without modifications

 

[justanothermp5]

what a pointless swap...the MS3 motor would have made alot more sense

 

[THE Phen]

ahh the typical guy doing a swap, the exact reason i documented everything with the kl swap. I hate when people just can't share info(oh noooooo someone may copy me) looking forward to the build thread then...

As for the mzr or duratec, i would like to know how there is more? seems about the same. the 2.0l has the stock callaway manifold, steedspeed, obx, thunder, generic manifolds, etc. with all sorts of flanges allowing different turbos, the motor has many different internal setups avail too, the 1.6l has the hiboost and turbo specialties kits, the 2.5l v6 has generic turbo manifold setup with t3 flange allowing many different turbos, and in any case the swaps be it, the KL v6, MZR, or Duratec is not going to allow for certain mods i.e: downpipes, intercooler setups(except the mzr disi tmic setups), intakes, etc.. to be used on the protege without modifications

I keep all my big plans for my cars secret too. Too many fuckers near me who would jump on the chance to take my idea and do it first. I'll share all info when it's done, but not before. One thing I've found that kinda drives me nuts when I'm digging for information is when someone has a really nice build thread, but it's 150 pages long of a lot of banter, and no real information being shared. At that point, I may as well just pick up War and Peace and read that.

what a pointless swap...the MS3 motor would have made alot more sense

I kinda disagree. I've seen more horsepower potential come out of the N/A 2.3's after say a Tri-Point turbo kit than messing with the DISI. There's more room to work when you're not limited to one type of injector. In the long run, an N/A 2.3 would be (in my mind) easier and cheaper to purchase since there are a lot more of them out there, and they probably haven't had the living piss beat out of it by some dumbass kid who thinks he has the fastest car in the world (because several magazines told him it was the best sport compact out there).

Plus... too much power in a FWD car, especially one that's lighter than the MS3 is just leads for a tire smoking good time. While fun to do, its next to pointless.


But of course, those are just opinions that will probably be torn apart and bashed by just about everyone on here... so take it as you will.

 

[tonyprote]

I'm with you

 

[tonyprote]

what a pointless swap...the MS3 motor would have made alot more sense

a pointless swap????? ms short blok k1 rod cp 9.1 pistons mzr n/a head 1600cc injector !!!! presition turbo comming soon

 

[clement_ghost]

I think I never posted pics of mine here!
Car is a protege SE 2000.
Bought it barely bone stock from my brother in 2006.
Now it has:
-corksport front bumper & side skirts
-rear mp3 lip
-JSP CF trunk lid
-TCS CF mirrors
-custom ram air hood scoop
-e-bay front grill with MSP logo
-racing hart wheels in stock and RTX wheels on it for now (looking for something new)
-tinted windows
-Benen black tow hooks (no pics enough recent to show them... sorry!)
-HID 8000k
-led turn signal lights
-smoked headlights
-custom suede/carbon interior (made by myself)
-TomMotorsport front racing seats
-OBX racing pedal covers
-B&M short throw shifter with e-bay CF shift knob
-full electric conversion (door locks/windows)
-infinity speakers all around with 2x10" sub and amp infinity too
-stinger capacitor
-optima red top relocated in trunk

-front mazdaspeed 6 brakes
-rear MX6 V6 brakes
-AWR adjustable end links all around
-Russell SS brake lines all around
-Goodridge SS clutch line
-MSP (racing beat) sways front/rear
-Pedders front lower arms bushings
-Energy suspension rear sway bushings
-AWR trailing arms
-STD R3 coil-overs
-eibach camber bolt kit all around

-Ron Davis radiator
-summit racing SS braided rad hoses
-russell braided SS oil/coolant/fuel lines
-B&M oil cooler
-Mishimoto FMIC
-Vibrant vacuum block
-Garrett GT17
-Custom SS manifold (made by myself)
-Custom 2.5" DP (made by myself)
-Custom 2.5" full exhaust with magnaflow highflow cat and vibrant resonnator (made by myself)
-Custom 3" turbo inlet with HKS "mushroom filter"
-HKS SSQV "black"
-e-bay OCC
-Megasquirt standalone engine management
-oil filter relocation kit
-spal slim fan 12"
-oil filter sandwich plate
-Russell fittings all around for external oil circuit
-AWR engine mounts (only the passenger side still stock... for now)
-2.5" electric cut-out (to be mounted on the DP this winter)
-bone stock 1.6L engine

-Prosport boost/EGT/fuel press gauges
-AEM UEGO wideband
-Sunpro mechanical gauges under radio for oil press/oil temp/volts

and maybe more...

 

[wildcard26]

Damn that is one sweet looking car man. WOW!

 

[adr2277]

Wow b e a utiful!

 

[o.g.sk8er]

like

 

[tonyprote]

Like!!!!!

 

[KZL_99ES]

that's probably the shiniest car i have ever seen!

...literally and figuratively! lol