I’m wondering since the sport shift 4 speed has taller gears if it would work with a turbo? I know the mazdaspeed ecu can only work with a manual. Could I use a piggyback on the stock mp5 ECU?
I’m thinking about doing this over summer as a project. Don’t be surprised if I realize I’m in over my head. Maybe I should stick to FSZE cams and a tune.@BenjiHoggi Love your posts but got to say...Few places on the net have as much Protege-based information than right here on Mazdas247. Remember we've been around since 2001, in fact we used to use the domain "Protege5.com" for the Forums.
@MuffinMan06 I would definitely search our archive of threads going back to the early 2000s...Not only will you find a treasure trove of P5 information here, you will also find related Protege/MP3/MSP threads that may also provide answers.
Also, I wouldn't be surprised if there are Members here (either active or lurking) that can shed some light on the OP (Hmm wonder if @323 has info)...Perhaps they will chime in here...Regarding uncommon questions, let's try to do our best to answer them directly or at least point to related threads/posts from Mazdas247.
Did a quick search and founds these threads that may have some value for you...
World's First: An automatic MSP
Did anyone ask for this? No Are you getting it anyways? Y e a b o i After removing the drivetrain to swap into my MP3, a little project for my rustier titanium shell to make you all upset. Titanium shell remains after engine pulled Engine and trans from donor car pulled, don't have any...mazdas247.com
Automatics that plan on boosting, read this first! 2007
The other thread is pointless until page 9. (ATTN)-Mods it should be removed from sticky!!! Why its 4+ yrs old and a ton has changed for the auto trans community, I think stock they are weak but the m6 has the same trans and 170hp they are holding up,and with the focus having the same trans and...mazdas247.com
Thinking of turbocharging your P5? Here's a guide for getting started...
I have composed a list of ALL the mechanical parts you will need to turbocharge your protege....other than this you will need to figure out how you plan to take care of your fuel management on your own 1. Turbo, GT2554R ( Head gasket 7. S-pipe 8. S-pipe -> J-pipe gasket 9. J-pipe 10. Hot pipe...mazdas247.com
MSP motor swap! Transmission questions
I am in need of a new motor for my msp I have found several low mileage 2000 626 motors for a great price but they where from an automatic I read somewhere that it will not work with the msp trans because of the starter? 2 bolt vs 3 bolt and other reasons i cant remember Is this true or should...mazdas247.com
WTB: Auto MSP ECU?
I am fairly new to the whole tuning scene but wanted to turbo my automatic 2003 protege5. If anyone has an auto ecu from a turboed msp that would be great. make me an offermazdas247.com
What is the best Piggyback ECU to use for tuning? Dastek Unichip?
Hello there! I just wanted to know if anyone out there have had used a Dastek Unichip Piggyback to tune a protege before? looks like this! I have one but idk what i need to make this work... On the other hand what are other options for me if i cant get this Piggyback to work? thanks guys.mazdas247.com
Thanks and keep us updated if you can, @MuffinMan06