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    Protege Turbo Set Up help?

    Hey what's up. Just need some information about turboing my 99 protege ES 1.8 manual tranny. What's all the parts I need? So far I got the turbo with mani and intercooler. I wanna piece it togather instead of buying a kit. What else do I need? And where can I buy the parts? Thanks guys.
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    Protege MP3 with a 626 tranny problems!

    I bought a Protege MP3 from a friend. I replaced almost the entire front end when I still noticed a grinding noise. I asked my friend and he said he had put a 626 manual transmission in it. I did some research and found out the 626 axel is about a 1/4 of an inch longer than a stock Protege axel...
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    Turbo or not?

    Well I picked up a 2001 Protege with an FS-DE, and was wondering if a turbo will be needed to hit 190-200 hp at the wheels. I want it to be a road course, everyday driver sort of thing. Ant suggestions for mods?
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    New Radiator! Just saw this on eBay...Looks good!

    I figured Ill post it here if anyone is looking to replace theirs. I was looking for some parts for my 5 and seen this great deal so I'm sharing it with you guys! This is not spam just trying to help people that may be looking for one. $52 is a good price I think...
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    2.0L performance/power issue

    Hi people! I couldn't find exactly the same issue as mine on the forum so I'll post my question here. I bought a little 2002 Protege ES2.0 (5-speed) here in Alberta about 4 months ago, after I wrote off my VW Golf TDI. So far I have 2000km put on it and little by little it's losing power... I...
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    Protege 5 Roof Racks

    Im looking to buy the roof racks from an MP5...Im from Puerto Rico...does anyone have them 4 sale? Thanks! 2002 Mazda Protege 5
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    Stock Subwoofer enclosure

    I'm sure an admin will let me know if I'm doing something wrong... but anyway I've got a stock subwoofer / amp rack for a Mazda Protege. Bought it last summer to install in my Protege5 because of some of the installs I'd seen in threads on here, but after buying it I decided to go a different...
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    SMIC/ECU/SPIPE + Extras

    Hello all, have a few things left from my turbo part out you all may be interested in. Prices are now w/ shipping! - Updated Sold List - • Turbo(s) • Oil/Water Lines • S,J and exhaust manifold gaskets • FORGE wastegate • FORGE ByPass Valve • Clutch kit • Exhaust manifold • SSAFC • JPipe •...
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    Zack Mac's P5

    Hey everybody, this is my 2003 Protege5, daily driver, student budget, and an ongoing project... hope you all enjoy! http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/ziggitymig/library/protege5 ^ that is my photobucket where I upload way more pictures than are in this thread. check it out! Here's...
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    installing aux input on stock radio w/o purchasing an expensive adapter

    Has anyone here tried doing this on a 3rd-gen Protege? I spent a bit of time yesterday scouring the interwebs for how-to's. I came across several like this (for a Mazda 6) which said to jumper pins 1 and 13 to get a button ("Media" button) to function so you can switch the input to come from...
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    Starting on my supporting mods, oppinions please.

    I have a 03 MSP right now I have a boost gauge, cat-back exhaust (has what looks to be a glasspack after the cat) idk.., CAI, eibach lowering springs, blitz 2 turbo timer. I want to put an ebay fmic that comes with aluminum hardpipes and a bov, also want to put a wastegate rated around 9 psi, I...
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    2003 MazdaSpeed Protege overheating, and dumb questions.

    IM new to all this, and I have a 03 msp with 93,000 miles and it slowly started to overheat one day, I stopped checked everything, and oil, and fluids where good. ive since then changed the oil, and put a thermostat in ( after it continued to randomly fluctuate ) when im at an idle sitting the...
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    How to Adjust 98 Mazda Protege Headlamps

    Any ideas on how to adjust a 1998 Mazda Protege headlamp? All suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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    Protege Power windows/ mirror upgrade.

    I have a 2002 mazda protege LX base model and I want to do a power window and mirror upgrade. Im getting pretty much everything from a donor car but the parts are going to be shipped to me. Can someone give me a confirmation of what I need to complete this upgrade? Here's a list of parts I'm...
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    WTB: 2003 Mazda Protege5 Manual

    WTB: 2003 Mazda Protege5 - In Toronto - Manual - Body/Engine needs to be in good condition (No major rust) - Accident Free - Under 200kkm - Please let me know what major parts have been replaced. [Brakes/Alternator/Timing Belt/Battery/Clutch/etc..]
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    need exterior ideas!

    I have recently picked up a 2002 protege es and i thought i would join the "zoom zoom" community, but the preppy look of the protege just keeps getting to me. Does anyone know of anything for them to spice up the looks? I was already planning on picking up some s teins lowering springs. I really...
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    Constant Alternator Belt Breaking

    My Protege has taken a liking to throwing alternator belts, and i can't figure out why! the belt sequels when i put an electrical load on it, such as turning on the headlights, fan ect, and I blow the alternator belt when i drive after dark. I have changed the alternator twice now, as well as...
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    Max power with stock MSP tranny

    Hey guys, I got my msp at the end of the summer and I love the car, but I would like to get some more power (shooting for 5.5s 0-60) nothing crazy just to keep up with some of my friends. I am still kind of new to the mechanics of cars so I was wondering what I could do to achieve this without...
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    2003 Protege ES clunking very often

    I have a clunking noise that is only intensifying in frequency and severity. It is coming from just right of center on the front end between the tires. I have replaced the strut, strut mount, tie rod end, sway bar links, and lower control arm with bushings and ball joints pre-installed. This...
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    1999 mazda protege header

    hello guys (lol2)i was wondering i am having trouble finding a header that will fit and was curious if these will fit my 1999 mazda protege 1.8l es http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-Header-99-03-Mazda-Protege-1-8L-2-0L-MP3-Protege-5-/181011246508#vi-content...
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