Transmission Upgrade

[CantCMe]

Has anyone out there used the Transmission Upgrade from protegegarage.com? I looked at the price and what comes in the package and it seems reasonable...what do ya'll think?

 

[MakeMeGoFast]

Talk to Captain KRM P5, he can tell you all about it.

 

[Maxx Mazda]

I jsut bought those parts and more from the dealer. It was way cheaper for me, but we Canadians get Mazda parts REAL cheap. It's a good deal, but I would also add the revised 3/4 synchros, the upgraded 1/2 shift fork, MSP clutch fork, clutch release fork pin, and the FC throwout bearing. I just did all those for a little less than the PG kit, but liek I said, we get parts MAD cheap up here. Ken's kit is a good deal for americans.

 

[Maxx Mazda]

Forgot to add, you might also want the upgraded 4th gears, not included in the kit.

 

[CantCMe]

Forgot to add, you might also want the upgraded 4th gears, not included in the kit.

The other upgraded parts that u got (synchros, 4th gear etc.) where did you get those parts from? I guess if I'm gonna get the kit for stronger 3rd and 5th gear plus the LSD, I might as well strengthen ALL of the gears, right?

 

[Maxx Mazda]

The other upgraded parts that u got (synchros, 4th gear etc.) where did you get those parts from? I guess if I'm gonna get the kit for stronger 3rd and 5th gear plus the LSD, I might as well strengthen ALL of the gears, right?

All from the dealer my friend. Like I said... But for soem reason you americans pay like twice what we do for parts. Fo everything I listed above (including revised LSD) It cost me just over $700 CAD.

 

[CantCMe]

Did you purchase the extra parts because you wanted to make sure u wouldn't run into problems down the road or did u feel it was needed to handle any extra power? And what's the difference between the regular 1/2 shift fork and the upgraded one?

 

[CrazyCaker]

All from the dealer my friend. Like I said... But for soem reason you americans pay like twice what we do for parts. Fo everything I listed above (including revised LSD) It cost me just over $700 CAD.

I'd like to start ordering parts from your Mazda dealer! There is no dealer here in Ontario with prices like that, even with our local dealers that sponsor TOprotege (up to 17% off parts) the LSD alone is more then what you paid for everything.

 

[Maxx Mazda]

I'd like to start ordering parts from your Mazda dealer! There is no dealer here in Ontario with prices like that, even with our local dealers that sponsor TOprotege (up to 17% off parts) the LSD alone is more then what you paid for everything.

I get sweet deals on parts, but I can't say how lol!

 

[CantCMe]

Must be nice.

 

[Maxx Mazda]

Did you purchase the extra parts because you wanted to make sure u wouldn't run into problems down the road or did u feel it was needed to handle any extra power? And what's the difference between the regular 1/2 shift fork and the upgraded one?

The revised 1/2 fork is beefier. I bought all the parts because I was already in the transmission, and wanted the best I could get.

 

[CantCMe]

So do you feel the difference in the changes that you made? Was is all worth it to you? Do you think eventually you'll have to replace the clutch? I know I'm asking alot of questions but I'm trying to get all the input I can before I open the tranny up. Thanks for all of your help.

 

[CrazyCaker]

^ the clutch is a wear item, so it's eventually going to need replacing anyways.

 

[CantCMe]

^ the clutch is a wear item, so it's eventually going to need replacing anyways.

Yeah, might as well replace that, too. I've had cars in the past that lived it's entire life on the factory clutch. But hopefully (before the car dies) I'll have my 200 whp so the factory clutch will have to go.

 

[Maxx Mazda]

My factory clutch was slipping at around 200WHP. As for how it feels and al lthat, I dunno. I dont have an engine to bolt it to yet. Why are you writing in BOLD all the time?

 

[kicker22705]

Why are you writing in BOLD all the time?

LOL... subbin

 

[CantCMe]

BOLD[/B] all the time?

LOL...Habit. I do it at work all day. For some reason my co-workers think I'm mad all the time when I send them messages(shrug) ...but they react faster so that's great!!

Eventually I want to slap a turbo on the car so I don't want tranny problems afterwards. But for now I just want it to work the way it supposed to, and since I gotta go crack it open, might at well go all out. How much boost did u run to get to 200whp?

 

[Maxx Mazda]

LOL...Habit. I do it at work all day. For some reason my co-workers think I'm mad all the time when I send them messages(shrug) ...but they react faster so that's great!!

Eventually I want to slap a turbo on the car so I don't want tranny problems afterwards. But for now I just want it to work the way it supposed to, and since I gotta go crack it open, might at well go all out. How much boost did u run to get to 200whp?

About 10psi. But then I melted a piston cause I had stock internals...

 

[CantCMe]

About 10psi. But then I melted a piston cause I had stock internals...

That sucks...now I know for sure I have WAY more steps to take before I get to my goal.

 

[Maxx Mazda]

That sucks...now I know for sure I have WAY more steps to take before I get to my goal.

And WAY more money too lol!