Modding A Mazdaspeed Protege?
08-29-2003, 04:12 PM
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Just out of curiosity, does anyone know of someone who has gotten a decent amount of power out of a MSP without voiding the warranty?
BTW, the new gunmetal color they have is BAD ***!!!
I'm going to try and get a promotion at UPS, and if I get it, I'll be in the market for a new car next spring. It's on my list.
BTW, the new gunmetal color they have is BAD ***!!!
I'm going to try and get a promotion at UPS, and if I get it, I'll be in the market for a new car next spring. It's on my list.
08-29-2003, 09:01 PM
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well common upgrades are.
Up the tubo pressure. Most likely need to do some sorta fuel cut.
upgrade the intercooler. I blieve it is already front mount. U may not need to unless u are running sick amounts of pressure.
i would say safc as well...
Up the tubo pressure. Most likely need to do some sorta fuel cut.
upgrade the intercooler. I blieve it is already front mount. U may not need to unless u are running sick amounts of pressure.
i would say safc as well...
08-30-2003, 01:23 PM
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The latest TURBO Mag shows that they are going to do a project MSP. Power can very easily be gained. I have an '03 ES Protege...and that has sunk me into the protege world as well as the Rx7. I'll be getting an MSP someday too...just gotta pay down my ES a little more..
anyways..as for the upgrades:
Replace stock intercooler piping w/ larger aluminum pipes(stock has plastic pipes).
Larger FMIC, since the stock is actually a sidemount and is VERY small, smaller then a T2 IC in appearance...
Downpipe, exhaust
Injen makes a CAI setup
Turbo Mag is expecting 220-240HP w/ those kind of upgrades, and I'm sure they'll be some good turbo kits later and some more stuff out..its worth it, and the new '03.5 models look nicer I think, better wing and better front airdam..way sexier then a neon SRT!
anyways..as for the upgrades:
Replace stock intercooler piping w/ larger aluminum pipes(stock has plastic pipes).
Larger FMIC, since the stock is actually a sidemount and is VERY small, smaller then a T2 IC in appearance...
Downpipe, exhaust
Injen makes a CAI setup
Turbo Mag is expecting 220-240HP w/ those kind of upgrades, and I'm sure they'll be some good turbo kits later and some more stuff out..its worth it, and the new '03.5 models look nicer I think, better wing and better front airdam..way sexier then a neon SRT!
08-31-2003, 01:51 AM
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My friend Mike had hard IC pipes custom made for his MSP. I wonder how that turned out.
Yeah, the intercoolers are pretty darn small, but a bigger one may give the stock turbo too much lag.
Yeah, the intercoolers are pretty darn small, but a bigger one may give the stock turbo too much lag.
09-01-2003, 05:49 PM
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Stickers Yo! a whole lots of stickers cuz! Hey it works great on civics what is it 10hp per sticker 
NO! seriously it's upgradable to a mild tune maybe 100HP nothing more. I am not saying that you can't add more than 100HP. You have to worry about the warranty, just save your money for the big set-up when warranty expires. Just for a mild tune either you can up the boost via boost controler a BOV and for the bang for the buck set-up go with the N2o just don't go crazy on the N2o maybe a 100 shot maximum. With this set - up you will be on a safe zone without blowing up anything and maybe a gain of 100+HP.
NO! seriously it's upgradable to a mild tune maybe 100HP nothing more. I am not saying that you can't add more than 100HP. You have to worry about the warranty, just save your money for the big set-up when warranty expires. Just for a mild tune either you can up the boost via boost controler a BOV and for the bang for the buck set-up go with the N2o just don't go crazy on the N2o maybe a 100 shot maximum. With this set - up you will be on a safe zone without blowing up anything and maybe a gain of 100+HP.
09-03-2003, 02:09 AM
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I've had thoughts about this for awhile now. Only thing I've read is the tranny might not be able to handle HP/torque numbers in excess of stock.
But I am glad to hear Turbo mag. is going to be doing a project Speed Protege. Been waiting to see how they respond to mods for awhile now.
But I am glad to hear Turbo mag. is going to be doing a project Speed Protege. Been waiting to see how they respond to mods for awhile now.