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Hi guys a gals I need the split second soft where really bad I built my car and I don't have the disk to tune the ss if anyone could send it that would be great my email is bobbyboneback@gmail.com thanks at guys (help)

Hi guys I need help I have a mazda 3 2007 1.6 sport active A few days ago I tried starting it in the morning and the instruments went crazy. All the warning lights came on and started flickering for like 1 minute or more, then all the gauges started going up and down crazy, then things kinda...

Hey guys, I've got a 2003 Protege5, automatic with the nifty shift gate and "manual mode." Recently, I've been having problems where the engine fires up and after a while the whole car starts shaking. The engine vibrates A LOT. It's not noticable at higher speeds/RPMs, but definitely freaky...

Hey guys, I've been looking at some exhaust mods, and I figured a new header would be great coupled with a new exhaust system. I know of the OBX and AWR header systems, but I just found these: http://www.redline360.com/dna-headers-mazda-protege-HDS-MP01 . I've never heard of DNA motoring before...

I want to do an engine swap and I know there are threads, but I need answers to my specific questions. I want to Change from automatic to a manual transmission. I also need an engine for my baby. She has 255000+ miles on her and I think it's time to do an engine swap. What engine and trans...

Okay so my engine has been blown for a couple of months now and has just been sitting in my driveway and I plan on getting a forged engine from a website online. I have done numerous searches and only ended up with more questions as I learned more about what I am getting myself into. The current...

Having difficult to understand the driving dynamics of this car after owning for 7-8 months. City driving looks very sturdy... when start driving from 0 to 20-30mph. Auto gear changing RPM for the 1st to 2nd RPM need to hit 2000 limit. and same 2000RPM limit for 2nd to 3rd. It is very...

I have a great exhaust and muffler shop down the street from where I live. I have used it for the last two Miata's I've had. When I upgraded the exhaust and installed a high flow cat, it yielded more power, response, and better gas mileage. It only cost me $250 for the cat, exhaust, and tips. I...

Im new to the community. I just bought a used P5 with a replaced motor with about 65k miles. Obviously it lacks power of any kind, about 130hp. I want to add an air intake, headers and a full exhaust system and a mishimoto radiator for extra cooling in the summers to increase hp and torque. Im...

My Daisy, an 02 MT with around 210000. Cant take inclines without losing power, rpm drop randomly and frequently, sometimes shutting off altogether? Dealership tried to sell me a fuel pump assembly after the fuel pump was replaced. One shop couldn't figure the low compression issue though after...

Greetings, I bought my 2003 Protg5 about 3 months ago, haven't driven it much due to an unfortunate Bambi incident though, so I'm about 1,000 miles in. A few days ago, my CEL came on. It had been on before, but had gone away on its own as they often do, so I didn't think much of it. Then...

Hey guys and gals, My name is Shawn and am technically a noob here on this forum. However I have used this forum before but never have logged in. Anyway I have an old 02 Protege with 240K miles and lost my oil plug the other day and realized it too late so now I am looking into replacing the...

Hi all, I was driving today and I got off the highway. The cars traction control turned on and the car would not accelerate. I basically rolled until I got out of traffics way. I hit the traction control off button and nothing happen. Stopped the car, put it into manual mode to see what gear I...

Hello everyone, The 2.3 engine in my 3 is toast. I want to replace the long block with a used or cheap new one, (under $3,000). Ive been looking for days online for a good distributor but cant seem to find one reputable. Has anyone had any experience with this, any good tips? Also, I would...

I am a new member to this forum and I am not wure whether the same issue has been discussed (I could not find the exact issue). I just bought a new CX5 GT and now the mileage is only 400 miles. During these mileage I experienced 4 times already a situation where the engine all of the sudden...

Hey folks so I was on the way home from DC this evening and had a couple hard back fires and the last one made my car sound loud and aggressive and a bit gargley, totally made me emo cauz I hate running into car problems with not so much knowledge about fixing cars, but this is what happens when...

Hey everyone. I recently posted a thread about parting out my car. Thought about it again and changed my mind. I would like to keep the car. I am looking for a 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege Motor. It recently blew out. If anyone has a motor or so, please let me know. Also, if anyone has any good ideas...

Hey all! I'm having some issues with my car: I was just driving home in my Mazda today when suddenly the Check Engine Light, AT Light, and Traction Control Light all came on at once. Additionally, it seems as if the engine was lacking power/not shifting gears at all (it required a constant...

Hi! Protege5 with check engine light on due to Bank1 lower than treshold but no more consumption than before. I kept it like that for more than 2 years before I decided to try the Non Fowler Trick. The check engine went off. Then, it started to drink like crazy. I've tried to reduce the Non...

I just got a 2002 mazda protege 5 the other day and long story short I blew the 2.0 up.it was missing 3rd gear when I got it but that was not a big deal. We have a 2005 2.0 from a mazda 3 with 5 sp OD.its a foMoCo motor I know for sure.can the swap be done cheaply or has it been done?i have...