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    looking for MP3 donor Tranny, needs 4th, (prim, Sec) and both 5th

    Hello all, Just purchased a hard driven MP3 with locked-up tranny as a "first car" for my son. Dropped the tranny, (thanks for write-up on How-to), popped it open and holy-crap, lots of gear pieces ... Long story short, it needs, 4th Primary and Secondary, 5th and 5th Alternate. Looking all...
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    GI - Replacement custom key fob housings - 41846 and 41704

    Hi all, both of my key fob ring loops broke a few years after buying my protege5, and since I have a 3d printer I decided to do some fairly extensive design work to model up some replacements. I currently have yellow, red, black, and green plastic I can print fobs with. I could get other...
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    2001 Protege MP3 - Best Replacement Headlamps?

    Hi all, I've had my 2001 Proteg MP3 for 12 years now and I love it, but the plastic covers over the headlamps are really clouded. Besides looking crappy, it's starting to affect how much light they're putting out. I've used all the products on them, but they're too far gone. So do you guys know...
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    Best Replacement Headlight Assemblies for 2001 Proteg?

    Best Replacement Headlight Assemblies for 2001 Proteg? Hi all, I've had my 2001 Proteg MP3 for 12 years now and I love it, but the plastic covers over the headlights are really clouded. Besides looking crappy, it's starting to affect how much light they're putting out. I've used all the...
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    New Mazda owner looking for suggestions

    Today I purchased my first Mazda! A protege five, and I'm already looking to make improvements. I would love some ideas of what the first modifications I should apply to the vehicle (I'm leaning more towards cosmetic) any suggestions would be valued greatly! My budget is around 500$ and this is...
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    2003 Mazdaspeed Protege

    Time to let the baby go. Jumping to the German side. I would rather see this go to an enthusiast than a random 16 year old so I'm posting this on here. *** NO PART OUTS. CAR IS SOLD AS IS*** Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada MSP# 967 I'm the 3rd owner. Car runs great, even in...
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    Innovate Boost controller PROBLEM

    I have not been able to find this on any forum. Sorry if its somewhere already on the shelf. But i have a innovate scg-1 boost controller on my 2003 mazdaspeed protege, which is having an issue where the Hg (boost) doesn't read any boost over 0.0. Even when the turbo is boosting, it doesnt...
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    Blew my engine on my P5

    About a week ago I blew my engine going about 60 at 5,500K it sucks because Ive pulled the engine but now I don't know if I want to swap in something else or get another 2.0 FS9. Last engine was stock, I use the car for rally. but now im not sure if I wanna go with another FS9 and do forged...
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    2000 Protege LX for parts.

    This car is fully functional, except that the passenger rear strut mount is completely rusted out and it would cost more to repair than the car is worth. 120,000 miles, 5-speed manual, silver body, 1.6l engine, grey clothe/plastic interior. The Good: Zero problems with the drive train, oil...
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    protege engine mount for sale - new OEM - top/side - BJ0N3906YE

    SOLD - NOW I NEED TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO REMOVE THIS POST. any help would be appreciated.... MAZDA OEM 99-03 Protege-Engine Torque Strut Mount BJ0N3906YE It is OEM (not "like" OEM) and still bagged/sealed in original bag with Mazda part label on. This is the side mount (# 3) that you can...
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    Mazdas247 Mazda of the Month | March

    Congratulations to Jperera! Enter Now for April! Jp Perera 2002 Mazda Protege LX Engine ATX-MTX conversion w/ MSP LSD HiBoost Turbo Kit IHI WRX VF23 Ball bearing turbo WRX 440cc Blue Injectors Mishimoto Slim Fans Mishimoto Radiator FMIC HKS BOV 3″ Turbo-back Exhaust HiFlow Cat 3″...
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    Two technical performance issues on 2001 mazda protege mp3

    Hey everyone, Im needing to fix my car before I head out back to college. Two issues; one engine, one suspension. If you guys can figure it out youre amazing. Engine: burning oil on cold startup. I replaced valve guide seals along with spark plugs and valve cover gasket, the smoke was then not...
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    GI: Protege Sedan/MSP Rear Windshield Visor

    Hey guys, this is a GI thread for Rear Visors for the 4DR community. I am currently waiting on an approval from Antoine to create a GB thread. I'm currently in Taiwan on vacation and found a shop that's capable of getting their hands on the rear visors for the protege sedan/msp. This is...
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    New to the mazda scene! 03 protege5

    Hey everyone, so as it state's I'm new to the mazda scene. I recently picked up an 03 protege5 and been fixing her up here and there. Suspension completely worn down. Anyways...What are some mods that would be an upgrade from stock. I know there's some parts that are interchangable from specific...
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    2003.5 Sunlight Silver Mazdaspeed Protege

    2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege Sunlight Silver Metallic w/ black interior 2.0L Turbo (Garrett T25) Limited Slip Differential 182k miles $4,300 More pics here: http://s367.photobucket.com/user/m_gerth/library/MSP%20ForSale Bought it new in 2004 with 500 miles on the odometer from Diamond Mazda...
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    2001 Mazda MP3 for sale (Mechanic Special) $3750 [St. Louis, MO]

    I put a new engine was put just into the vehicle, the Racing heart rims are painted black, The rear bumper does have a crack above the muffler, and there are some spots showing rust repair(?) around the wheel well (this is extremely common for Proteges in the midwest, I just repaired my own and...
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    Help Diagnose Brakes?

    I know this may considered a Brake and Suspension topic, however this is performance in my opinion. 2001 Mazda protege MP3, rear brake calipers. During this winter car worked fine, as soon as the temperature outside reaches 65F+, the rear Passenger side caliper locks up, starting the drive...
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    Fuel Injectors work but No Spark. Please Help Urgent.

    Alright guys, so here's a quick back story. I was coming back home on the freeway right after work going roughly around 80mph when my 03 protege lx (FS) MT non-turbo overheated and turned off on me. Since this happened while the car was still in motion, I attempted to start it again while I...
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    Difficulty: Gear Ratio change for F25M-R transmission (1999 1.8L Protege ES)

    Folks, After a long time searching, and calling a few vendors, I can't seem to find any sort of gear ratio upgrade for the F-series transmission (F25M-R) on my 99 Protege. (Not going to swap to a G-series until this transmission blows, as I have a Quaife LSD in there) I'm looking to make the...
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    2002 Midnight Blue Protege5 Partout

    Lots of parts available, please read the "*****" before any inquiries. My P5 has finally met up with her slow rusty death and now it is time to get rid of her. NOW TAKING OFFERS ON EVERYTHING, JUST ASK The worst I can say is no.. *****For fastest responses, please email me directly at...
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