Mazdaspeed axle-back fit a P5?

Mmmmmken

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2002 Protege5
OK, here's the deal...

I got a great deal (free) Mazdaspeed axle-back from a member who has an '03 Mazdaspeed Protege'. I'm trying to figure out if it will fit properly on an '02 P5. From the pics on the Racing Beat site, it looks identical.
https://www.racingbeat.com/FRprotege.htm

From pics I've seen on an earlier post, the one he's using looks different.
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/spider48/Protege/Exhaust.shtml

Has anybody attempted this?
The pic below is of the actual axhaust that I have.
I want to mount this Monday evening, and really hoping it will work out!
By the way, the incredibly cool and generous member is Perro del Sol. Thanks Marlon! You rock!
 

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that is not a $449 Racing Beat Exhaust. It is the MSP Exhaust. Totally different. Not the cat-bak you are looking for. And yes, you will have to shorten the tip for that one.
 
yeah, u'll have to take it somewhere to get that middle section b/w the can and the tip cut and re-welded
 
I agreed with ya, I just hope he sees he is not getting THE Racing Beat Exhaust, just an MSP exhaust.
 
the one on my msp has broken 3 times. that part where the bracket is cracked and split open. mazda has replaced it every time. maybe it wont on a NA protege
 
Yes, I'm aware of that. It's FREE and it's better than stock. However, it IS a Mazdaspeed axel-back and it IS made by Racing Beat.
RaiderMP5 said:
I agreed with ya, I just hope he sees he is not getting THE Racing Beat Exhaust, just an MSP exhaust.
 
not to be a dick but does anyone do searches anymore? this subject has been talked about a bajillion times
 
What works for me is telling it only to search certain forums (like if ur looking for Mazdaspeed axleback, tell it to only look in the P5 forums), and have it "search titles only," cuz if you don't, it brings up every thread with those words in it.
 
I'll try that method next time...
aMaff said:
What works for me is telling it only to search certain forums (like if ur looking for Mazdaspeed axleback, tell it to only look in the P5 forums), and have it "search titles only," cuz if you don't, it brings up every thread with those words in it.
 
It's on! I love it...

Sounds great, looks great! I had my guys at Affordable Muffler (Cleveland) do the install. They ROCK! Put it on, cut the rear tip section to fit properly (thanks for the advice here, guys!) and it's perfect. All for $25.00 cash. I so recommend this place.

Marlon, can't wait 'till you see it. Thanks again, bro! Everyone who sees Perro del Sol, give him massive rep points!

This car is becoming an addiction!

(Pics to follow.)
 
Mmmmmken said:
It's on! I love it...

Sounds great, looks great! I had my guys at Affordable Muffler (Cleveland) do the install. They ROCK! Put it on, cut the rear tip section to fit properly (thanks for the advice here, guys!) and it's perfect. All for $25.00 cash. I so recommend this place.

Marlon, can't wait 'till you see it. Thanks again, bro! Everyone who sees Perro del Sol, give him massive rep points!

This car is becoming an addiction!

(Pics to follow.)

Glad you like it, as for the addiction part, it is hard to get the "Mod Monkey" off of your back! Hell, I have 2 6's in addition to the Speed Protege, it's all goood, cause the wife's into it as well.! Post the pics ASAP!
 
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Okay, okay... I'll post them soon. My digital camera is messed up (a cheap one)... now I have to decide: a new digital camera or a new set of Mazdaspeed lowering springs for the P5! Help? Hehehehe...
Perro del Sol said:
Glad you like it, as for the addiction part, it is hard to get the "Mod Monkey" off of your back! Hell, I have 2 6's in addition to the Speed Protege, it's all goood, cause the wife's into it as well.! Post the pics ASAP!
 
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