What have you done to your P5 today?
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shane02pro5
25ish_psi
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- New Caney TX
^Sweet man FI is wayyyy toooo funnnn and your P5 is too hot to not be more fun to drive 
so, did the 2002 models have this issue as well? I have never had any issues, but with 120k miles, I wonder if I should look into it...
damn Chris Im jelly! If I could only do the same. *sigh* lol
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- 2003.5 MP5 Laser Blue Automatic (SOLD)
im sorry but you are wrong. VTCS (Variable Tumble Control System) never had a recall for falling out screws. VICS (Variable Inertia Charging System) had the problem. here is a good explanation what those do http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123736199-Vics-vtcs&p=4431264&viewfull=1#post4431264 I know this because the VICS screw fell our in my intake and a couple of my friends and i have never heard of VTCS screws being a problem. here is a post i made showing pictures and explanation in some detail. http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123717873-screw-in-my-engine-was-recal-preventive-work-not-done-like-it-should-be-help!&p=4049733&viewfull=1#post4049733 VICS is in the top part of the intake just like VTCS which is right by the injectors. If what you said above makes sense then you would not need a plenum gasket to replace VTCS screws and you would only need intake manifold gasket as you do not have to take apart the 2 intake halves. VICS are inside the intake where the plenum gasket is and thats why the kit includes it.
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- 2003.5 MP5 Laser Blue Automatic (SOLD)
exactly
CheeseHelmet
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Technically we're both wrong :S
The reason I thought it was the VTCS screws is because of the title of the TSB: "Intake Manifold Shutter and Variable Tumble Control Valves Emission Recall [3005C]". But if you read through it, the procedure involves replacing the screws for both the VTCS and VICS butterflies. I'm guessing that means both sets of butterflies were improperly installed at the factory.
Sorry for the fuss, I should have read the TSB...
shane02pro5
25ish_psi
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- New Caney TX
Who needs stinkin butterflies anyway
boostedprotege
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- 2003 mazda protege dx/2003 mazda protege5
^word
justanothermp5
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lol I would put them back in in a second if I still had a stock IM, my car idles like s*** on start ups, well every time I start it unless I let it sit overnight, then its fine.
Pretty sure it started once I put the 626 mani on
Pretty sure it started once I put the 626 mani on
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- 2003.5 MP5 Laser Blue Automatic (SOLD)
VICS is good to leave in as you get more torque at low rpm unless you have turbo. VTCS allows engine to warm up with lower emissions with slight performance hit.
justanothermp5
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Oh and to keep on track with the thread, didnt do s*** to my P5...didnt even drive it to work.
Had to call off since I have a random bug bite that caused my whole leg to swell up like a balloon.
but I did order some secret parts for the exterior since I got paid today
I think everyone is going to like it
Had to call off since I have a random bug bite that caused my whole leg to swell up like a balloon.
but I did order some secret parts for the exterior since I got paid today
I think everyone is going to like it^Sweet man FI is wayyyy toooo funnnn and your P5 is too hot to not be more fun to drive
Thank you sir! Going super conservative. Mostly OEM MSP stuff with SSAFC and ebay fmic. I already have CS j-pipe, SLS mid-pipe, and RB exhaust. Shooting for 180-ish whp
You can! I am doing this super cheap buying stuff used from ShredNinja and other people on the forum.
I'll get a build thread up as soon as I pick up some stuff tonight.
ProjectBlack
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- 2003 Mazda Protege 5
looks clean! ^ I FINALLY got my warranty replacement for the right front Tokico HP (blue). Hitachi Automotive was kind of non responsive. It took about a month to get my replacement. I think I called them about 20 times just to get updates.
Worst part is...i still get a knocking sound when braking and excellerating. I'll check my end link, but I don't think that is it. I almost think it is an axel issue of some sort...
Worst part is...i still get a knocking sound when braking and excellerating. I'll check my end link, but I don't think that is it. I almost think it is an axel issue of some sort...
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- 2002 Mazda Protege ES
Make sure the nuts holding the endlink to the sway bar are super tight. My knocked after doing the front and then I tightened the drivers side nut and its gone.
New OE #2 and #4 engine mounts per #2 torn, and shudder during roll-off. #2 (front) is a cheap, and very easy to replace. #4 is a little more involved, but straightforward. Battery acid had caused peeling paint and surface rust around #4, so sanded and painted to fix it while the mount was out.
Checked to see if the my car was affected by the VTCS recall- no recalls for my car
Checked to see if the my car was affected by the VTCS recall- no recalls for my car
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justanothermp5
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yes, its the same engine, everything from a MSP will bolt on to your car, engine wise, except the exhaust.
