1st/2nd gens...Post pics of your ride! [Archive]

#1.

09-20-2006, 06:52 PM

Hi, my name is Charles, I'm from Montréal in Québec, Canada, and I drive a 1997 Protegé LX Touring Edition (US model ES). So I have a great BP engine and a 5 speed manual tranny, 4 disk brakes, A/C, everything electric, MP3 player and more...

I've only lowered the car (Apex with KYB GR2) and put 15'' mags.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/charlesleblond/fronty.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/charlesleblond/suttonstyle.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/charlesleblond/inside.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/charlesleblond/HPIM0089.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/charlesleblond/70035414.jpg

It's for sale right now, will accept any good offer.

Antoine

09-20-2006, 07:41 PM

Nice Ride (thumb) Good luck with the sale!

Get to postin your pics people! :D

ceedoubleyou

10-01-2006, 02:59 AM

Nice Ride (thumb) Good luck with the sale!

Get to postin your pics people! :D

I Bought this 12 mths ago for my #2 daughter, NZ assembled '94 Mazda Astina 2000cc V6, 160,000km = 100,000ml

NZsteve

10-16-2006, 06:37 PM

not a US model.. but hopefully thats ok:)

http://pages.quicksilver.net.nz/houggi/car/IM000607s.jpg
large version
http://pages.quicksilver.net.nz/houggi/car/IM000607.jpg

http://pages.quicksilver.net.nz/houggi/car/IM000609s.jpg
large version
http://pages.quicksilver.net.nz/houggi/car/IM000609.jpg

oh opps.. almost forgot to say.. mines the one with the rally colours

altspace

10-16-2006, 06:40 PM

Hell yea! Sweet rides.

JZProwler

10-16-2006, 09:34 PM

*sigh* I suppose I should post mine.
Its a 98 DX, so i don't have any options, except for that misfire that we get when we run the Z5 1.5L

Oh well =)

shes been treating me good lately so ive kept up with keeping her clean

-Its lowered on KYB GR-2s (not that you can tell.....actually...everyone i tell that doesnt know how tall these things are stock thinks i'm trying to screw with 'em)
-1st gen LX wheels painted a metallic black, that needs to be re-done really bad
-20% rear window, 40% sides....i wanted to stay legal, i need to stay out of as much trouble car wise as possible
-Second hand muffler
-The Wal*Mart special sound set-up...minus the pioneer HU. doesnt sound too bad for not costing much at all
-LX cluster swap w/ gauge faces
-Shaved side mouldings and trim level sticker

and the good parts are....
-JDM Tails
-JDM headlights
-JDM clear side markers(turn signals, what have you) And the real ones at that...I got the bulge to prove it =)
-I just got an average of 37MPG this past weekend, filled up from running on fumes, cost me $22.50
thats right...i don't mind my dyno proven 79HP with those numbers behind it

The headlights have city lights, which look amazing with the amber bulb i put in there, and i like their output better than the NA ones....but ive heard they stink....i guess im just strange like that though.

these are the newest pics I have, not that great, but eh
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/JZProwler/front.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/JZProwler/back.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/JZProwler/cleannorwood.jpg
heres one with SlowPro98, and his 2nd gen....auto ES....
http://www.imazda.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1769&stc=1&d=1155480081
http://www.imazda.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1771&stc=1&d=1155480081
heres one before I had the tint done, you can see one of my little details thats either hit or miss with people
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/JZProwler/IMG002.jpg
My favorite pic...only if it had the JDM headlights/turns =(
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/JZProwler/bjp2.jpg
two right after i painted the wheels, still lowered at this point, with amber turns+NA tails ( come to think of it, I cant tell if its lowered yet in these pics...pretty sure it is)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/JZProwler/IMG_0237.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/JZProwler/IMG_0240.jpg
and the massive wheel gap I had to start with.
I believe at the time of this picture, i had 3 full-size families living under there
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/JZProwler/IMG_0235.jpg
front
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/JZProwler/IMG_0232.jpg
rear
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/JZProwler/IMG_0233.jpg
gauges + head unit
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/JZProwler/IMG_0194.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/JZProwler/IMG_0195.jpg
and a night shot where i have the closest to stock look on my car.....before i painted the wheels.http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/JZProwler/IMG_0191.jpg

that is all, thank you for wasting your time =D

Liquid_Ag

10-16-2006, 10:40 PM

hi. my name is robert. this is my 1990 lx

txmzdspd2gen

10-19-2006, 05:30 AM

http://www.msprotege.com/members/txmzdspd2gen/100_0928.jpgI Guess ill post too.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/txmzdspd2gen/100_0671R.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/txmzdspd2gen/100_0758.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/txmzdspd2gen/100_0924.jpg

94tege

11-15-2006, 05:39 PM

Ok folks. I know you'll laugh so be prepared.

Here are some photos of my $100 car

I bought this ole girl on ebay in March with front end damage for $100, with gas and all to pick it up I had $120 in it.

It needed, both fenders, front bumper/cover, grille, hood, both headlights and marker lights, a radiator, core support, a powersteering pump, washer resovior, radiator overflow, an air box and the frame rails yanked.

Being I went to school for auto collision and was in good with the teacher I took it out to the school to have the old core support cut off the rails striaghtened and the new support welded on. the corse support cost me $120 and the work was free.

I then bought the $99 brandnew ebay radiator and had them install it (cuase i was lazy) and drove it home. Total including antifreeze was now at about $350

Off to the junk yard I got all of the body panels needed as well as the airbox and other stuff under the hood for a total of $220.

I bought a $20 mixed to match can of spray paint from the local auto paint supplier to cut the fenders in, for a grand total of $590 dollars.

After a couple months the muffler fell off and a guy gave me his cheapo fartcan, so i'm running it right now, and I added a ebay strut bar for shits n giggles.

She aint purty buy 50 thousand miles later, she is still running just as good as she was. Ive done nothing but routine oil changes since the purchase in March.
Just recently I replaced the plugs and wires becuase I had extra cash and theyd never been done, and last week the alt took a poo, and cost me $68 for a lifetime rebuild.

Its due for tires now as well, but I'm waiting until I can find some 14 or 15" stockish rims for it.

Being its a sohc, automatic car, I have no plans to race it anywhere and its just my DD driver thats awesome on gas. I do plan to paint it and add a couple bolt ons for looks but nothing more. The Escort is going to be fore that since its a 5speed and has the dohc engine.

Anyhow here she is.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/tonysmudbog/Misc%20Member%20Photos/Purestock019.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/tonysmudbog/Misc%20Member%20Photos/Purestock020.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/tonysmudbog/Misc%20Member%20Photos/Purestock021.jpg

Its defiantly needs paint, but for less than $600 what can one exspect.

Velburg

11-15-2006, 08:19 PM

most of you may already have seen mine..She still needs work but for the most part she still turns heads when I roll.. Next thing on the list is the jdm bumpers..

Antoine

11-16-2006, 03:41 AM

Great pics guys...Thanks for sharing and keep posting more!

I really like the look of the 1st & 2nd gen Pros...To me they have this "charm" and character that appeals to me...I always stop and look if I see one zoomin around the streets of Japan.

Liquid_Ag

11-16-2006, 12:30 PM

how often do you see them?

sanblaster

11-16-2006, 12:52 PM

Santos
1997 Mazda Pro
Grayslake, IL.
Home of Ken

http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/6172/f1ys.jpg
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/8249/g9bf.jpg
http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/6016/h0qd.jpg
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6289/i4ko.jpg

Liquid_Ag

11-16-2006, 03:06 PM

jelly bean of doom

SlowPro98

11-16-2006, 04:00 PM

We call her Beta (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=78871&d=1147107079)

this is my wife's 98 pro ES~BP POWER~. I've been tinkering with it every since we got together, mostly upkeep, but my pholosophy is "if it breaks, UPGRADE". Upgraded plugs and wires, OEM battery out of my P5, KYBs (on stock springs), 15' Miata rims rollin on Toyo TS1, Magnaflow resonator and muffler, K&N filter, new water pump & belts, Clear Corners, Blaupunkt speakers Kenwood reciever, world shittiest tint job.
She's tired but has served us well. I have dreams of rebuilding the engine with miata parts, but my funds are lacking.

Liquid_Ag

11-16-2006, 04:06 PM

the only difference in the miata parts is the solid lifter and cams basically. the power difference really isnt that much. you should do 1g bp parts, and port and polish, and polish the intake manifold. and lower it!

sanblaster

11-16-2006, 04:08 PM

jelly bean of doom

(rockon) (rockon)

Antoine

11-16-2006, 08:42 PM

how often do you see them?

Maybe 4 times a month...in this area...

Actually I think I see 1st and 2nd gens as much if not more than I see 3rd gens!

Liquid_Ag

11-17-2006, 12:14 AM

Maybe 4 times a month...in this area...

Actually I think I see 1st and 2nd gens as much if not more than I see 3rd gens!nice. any outlandish gtr's?

Ziggy-F

12-01-2006, 03:08 PM

hey guys, great forum!

my name is Georgi and I'm from Israel.

this is my ride; Mazda Lantis 323F-BA 1996, engine: BP-05 1839cc, Mileage: 160,000 kilometers.

Love this car! Mazda forever!

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/8835/p6020024wr9.th.jpg (http://img180.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p6020024wr9.jpg) http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/5826/p6100063tg2.th.jpg (http://img180.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p6100063tg2.jpg)
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/5752/p1260009bw1.th.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1260009bw1.jpg) http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4741/p2190049dw9.th.jpg (http://img221.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p2190049dw9.jpg)

cheers!
Georgi
MCI Executive

Blackrose

12-01-2006, 06:35 PM

(rockon) (rockon)

Dude i still hate that the MSP wing looks better on the 2nd gen than it does the 3rd.

Liquid_Ag

12-01-2006, 10:01 PM

sanblaster

12-02-2006, 03:17 PM

Dude i still hate that the MSP wing looks better on the 2nd gen than it does the 3rd.

I know...(glare)

stef_nz

12-04-2006, 02:23 AM

Here's my car - it's been off the road for 4 months and counting...
Original
http://www.stefansandford.com/BPT/car1.jpg

2 weeks ago
http://www.stefansandford.com/BPT/car_front.jpg
http://www.stefansandford.com/BPT/engine_bay.jpg

all that remains now is to finish the wiring...sometime......

Liquid_Ag

12-04-2006, 07:05 AM

boosted z5?

stef_nz

12-04-2006, 01:28 PM

boosted z5?
umm, nope.
Forged and balanced BPT with MBSP and Aluminium Sump
Head ported/polished, stiffer valve springs
kelford group a cams
mx5 distributorless ignition and wasted spark coil setup
falcon t/b 65mm internal
550cc rx7 injectors
custom fuel rail/sard fpr
Walbro 255 l/hr fuel pump
Tubular manifold, 3" dump and exhaust
t3/04e (40 trim), water/oil cooled, high flowed, internal gate
Evo 5 Intercooler
infini lsd gearbox and shafts w/straight cut 3rd, rebuilt to spec
6 puck kevlar/carbon custom clutch/pressure plate
oil cooler, remote filter mount
civic racing radiator, half width, aluminium
battery in boot
microtech lt10s
gauges: boost, egt, oil pressure, oil temp, trans temp, water temp
apexi avc-r boost controller
mazdaspeed engine/gearbox mounts

turpro

02-03-2007, 03:15 PM

umm, nope.
Forged and balanced BPT with MBSP and Aluminium Sump
Head ported/polished, stiffer valve springs
kelford group a cams
mx5 distributorless ignition and wasted spark coil setup
falcon t/b 65mm internal
550cc rx7 injectors
custom fuel rail/sard fpr
Walbro 255 l/hr fuel pump
Tubular manifold, 3" dump and exhaust
t3/04e (40 trim), water/oil cooled, high flowed, internal gate
Evo 5 Intercooler
infini lsd gearbox and shafts w/straight cut 3rd, rebuilt to spec
6 puck kevlar/carbon custom clutch/pressure plate
oil cooler, remote filter mount
civic racing radiator, half width, aluminium
battery in boot
microtech lt10s
gauges: boost, egt, oil pressure, oil temp, trans temp, water temp
apexi avc-r boost controller
mazdaspeed engine/gearbox mounts
(thumb) very nice.

ok I guess i should show mine off.
1993 lx.
1.8 dohc bp,5spd
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/turpro/sig-1.jpg

suspension:
zx2 sr tokico struts
b&g springs
energy suspension zx2 hyperflex bushing kit
mx3 rear lower tie bar
16 inch ssw wheels with 205/45/16 hanook tires
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/turpro/new2-1.jpg

engine:
original bp motor and tranni-158k and counting
pacesetter header
toga hv oil pump
advanced timing
b&m short shifter with es poly bushings
manual steering rack conversion
all a/c and p/s equipment in the engine bay was removed.
red pc'd valve cover
corksport ss clutch line
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/turpro/enginebay.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/turpro/manualrack1.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/turpro/removal2.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/turpro/removal3.jpg

interior:
mx3 front racaro style seats
mx3 rear center console and shift boot
dual gauge pod with oil pressure(awaiting boost gauge)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/turpro/9-9pics9.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/turpro/9-9pics2.jpg

exterior:
jdm headlights and corners
jdm grill
jdm familia trunk lid garnish
escort gt sideskirts
subi 2.5rs front bumper
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/turpro/subibumpersexy.jpg

in the closet or engine stand:
gtx exaust manni
vj11
gtx injectors
gtx pc'd intake manni(for sale for 120 shipped if anyones interested)
stock bp in pieces tore down waiting for the machine shop
stealth mode fmic(its black)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/turpro/enginebuild3.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/turpro/enginebuild8.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/turpro/boosttime.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/turpro/roadtrip6.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/turpro/roadtrip7.jpg

its not much but im a father and have limited funds for myself so i always look for the best deals. btw my name is chris and this is my daily driver.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/turpro/truck-1.jpg

SeminoleMan

02-03-2007, 04:11 PM

I miss my 94 and its solid performance. Handled 10x better than the P5 I got to replace her in 2003.

Mods included:
-MX-3 V6 seats re-upholstered
-Mazdaspeed strut mounts
-F/R Strut tower braces
-Tokico blues
-H&R Springs
-ST rear sway bar
-Larger diameter solid front sway bar
-2000 Protege ES 15-inch alloys on 205/50-15 tires
-Brembo rotors
-Steel-braided brake lines

Motor had some minor bolt-ons, but they really didn't do much. This car's forte is handling so that was my focus.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/Seminoleman1992/Mikes%20Cars/fd383248.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/Seminoleman1992/Mikes%20Cars/fd383297.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/Seminoleman1992/Mikes%20Cars/fd3832c0.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/Seminoleman1992/For%20Sale/MX3Seats.jpg

turpro

02-03-2007, 04:31 PM

SeminoleMan

02-03-2007, 04:45 PM

Ouch! I don't think these had side-impact beams and I always wondered what would happen if I got t-boned. Sucks.

Good luck with the BP build! Those motors are stout and should handle boost very well. I always wanted to put a GTX/GTR motor in mine but never had the dinero to do it. The KLZE swap was always tempting.

xelderx

02-04-2007, 02:15 PM

No love for the 0 gens. My '87 wagon...

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110085

GSL-SE rims, MX-3 Recaros, and FB RX-7 Steering wheel, custom hacked GC coilovers (made for the Protege5..custom engineered for the 323...duct tape involved)

Who's your daddy.

bd1308

06-13-2007, 09:22 PM

Hello, I just bought a 96 LX with the 1.5L that I use for commutes to/from work and for road trips. I have **PLENTY** of questions about this car, I'd like to take care of this Protege as well as I can.

Auto, but that's OK because sometimes 5spd gets cumbersome.

it has 77k on it, which isnt bad from what I have ben seeing

I am new to 'new' cars, I have more experience with aircooled VWs...but this is a VERY welcomed change for me :)

sanblaster

06-13-2007, 09:34 PM

Hey congrats man, and if you treat it right it will last you a long time bro.

wotnxt

06-23-2007, 05:54 AM

hey guys, im from new zealand and would like to show you how we do down under. 89 familia converted from a 1500 auto nanny mobile to a plane without wings!

1800 gtx turbo conversion with a 1600 5 spd dohc box running a 4 puk brass button clutch, vj23 turbo with custom 3" mandrel bent exhaust, gtr injectors, ported inlet manifold, kelford 3/4 race cams lowered nicely with supa low king springs, nolathane bushes and front & rear strut brace.

110403

110404

110405

sanblaster

06-24-2007, 06:26 PM

sanblaster

06-24-2007, 06:31 PM

A few pics of the jellybean:

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/1730/dscf0001yy0.jpg

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/2864/dscf0007gj0.jpg

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/1807/dscf0009zk3.jpg

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/4170/dscf0013zq0.jpg

Liquid_Ag

06-24-2007, 10:57 PM

its demanding to be lower

sanblaster

06-24-2007, 11:05 PM

Getting rid of it eventually. Let it be someone else's problem..

Liquid_Ag

06-24-2007, 11:58 PM

(yupnope)yGetting rid of it eventually. Let it be someone else's problem..

sanblaster

06-25-2007, 10:01 AM

(yupnope)y

Dude, the car is 10 years old. It is approaching 100K. Time for a new mazda eventually. Is that alright with you, Mr. Liquid?

Liquid_Ag

06-25-2007, 10:30 AM

Dude, the car is 10 years old. It is approaching 100K. Time for a new mazda eventually. Is that alright with you, Mr. Liquid?only if you get another sand mica protege with chrome rims

sanblaster

06-25-2007, 10:38 AM

LOL @ sandy chrome.

Liquid_Ag

06-25-2007, 10:52 AM

*kiss*

RicardoS

09-12-2007, 12:23 PM

Here's mine... Thanks to every 1st/2nd gen owner for providing the knowledge and motivation......

RicardoS

09-12-2007, 12:26 PM

Looking to purchase an emanage ultimate this weekend!!!

jguimo3

10-24-2007, 01:16 PM

Just starting to modify my gen1 hatchback

Antoine

10-24-2007, 01:35 PM

(hi) Welcome and Nice 323! Love the stance and overall look plus that color...it's different but complements the car well and I really like what you've done so far! (thumb)

Can you post a list of your current mods?

I'm seeing more modified 323 on the Forums now and it makes me think of my Sister's first car...a 1991 323...now long gone but it would make for a great project car.

soccom2005

11-06-2007, 08:27 PM

few shots before i put on the winter wheels

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/5873/dsc008941eq8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/9268/dsc008921ml2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/6274/dsc008931tv9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/9853/dsc008961iy0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

sanblaster

11-13-2007, 02:54 PM

Some with the new wheels:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/sanblaster1/Wheel4.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/sanblaster1/Wheel5.JPG

sanblaster

01-27-2008, 03:33 PM

Just got a bath 15 minutes ago.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/sanblaster1/Jan%2008'1.JPG

soccom2005

01-29-2008, 12:28 AM

sanblaster

01-29-2008, 07:50 AM

car is looking great as always... how is the weather down there cuz it really sucks here at michigan... and also i love ur wheels and i know u have a DIY on there painted calipers but i cant seem to find em

Thanks soccom. Weather is just as cold as Michigan, it was about 33-34 degrees when I washed it, no DIY thread bro. I talked a little about how I painted them, but I am going to repaint the drums black because they stand out too much and my calipers up in front were replaced and I never got around to painting the new ones.

vindiesel

02-03-2008, 09:20 AM

Hi guys! newbee here from Manila, Philippines...

my ride is a 96 Gen2 protege...

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s35/rdm316/DSCF1241.jpg

its the green one...:D

its still undergoing modifications...(wink)

CORKy

02-03-2008, 09:49 AM

nice turbo-diesel.

sanblaster

02-03-2008, 10:17 AM

Welcome to the forums vin & corky. Very nice ride vin, I have seen it on the other forums as well.

vindiesel

02-03-2008, 11:43 PM

thanks for the welcome... been expanding my network coz i want to learn more new stuff for my ride...

Snowdog85

02-29-2008, 10:50 AM

Ello
I'm new here...
But here some pictures of my Familia/Protege
Buyed it as crached car..took me 8-days to fix it.
Now seems good as NEW?

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/8523/p1010170nl4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/5569/p1010166iw0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Painted the whoul car ower whit the original color.
Seemed to booring for me...so decided to paint some places whit 'Black panter' color. Bumper, grill, hood, rear under licence plate and roof.
On summer have plans to change springs whit 40mm lower ones.
At the moment have done some more small changes...like white side blinkers, dvd player, 6000K Hid BI-Xenon lights, 4X new gas suspentions and some more..
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/8158/23092007004xu1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/3139/23092007005ki6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/5303/p1010018yr0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

A picture of it when i buyed it...
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/1466/p1010144sl1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

More pictures of it here: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2929976

sanblaster

02-29-2008, 11:42 AM

Very nice! Welcome to the forums.

Liquid_Ag

02-29-2008, 07:38 PM

awesome work!

Snowdog85

03-19-2008, 12:35 PM

Made some pictures today of the new summer rims..
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4749/p3190272xz2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/2200/p3190273zg0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/6718/p3190269ix5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9089/p3190271ar3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

sanblaster

03-19-2008, 12:42 PM

Just needs to be dropped like mine dude. What is going on in the back?

Snowdog85

03-19-2008, 03:51 PM

Just needs to be dropped like mine dude. What is going on in the back?

yeah have been thinking of 40mm lower spring kit....but...guess if i change the hight...whit springs...whitout changing anythign else...guess the tires on inner side will abrase fast?...
oh..on back?...u mean the...removeble hmmm don't know how it's called in english...erm..hook?:D...well...don't know why in finland lots of mazda proteges and others have got it from factory whit it..its mazdas originaal..
have actualy used it onley one time..but...would say....for towing better to use a 4x4 car or something big...
hope u dident mean anything else...

nativebackup1

05-08-2008, 12:13 AM

here is mine

nativebackup1

05-08-2008, 12:15 AM

sorry everyone i dont know what im doin-how do i post pictures? lol

sanblaster

05-08-2008, 09:41 AM

upload them thru a photobucket or similar website. You could also upload them thru your usercp here and click the insert image right above this post. Or just do a thumbnail (manage attachments) like you did before.

Looks good but the pic is tiny.

nativebackup1

05-08-2008, 12:06 PM

lol thanks-i took the bra off for spring- i know-im not sure how get it bigger though

sanblaster

05-08-2008, 12:34 PM

lol, you only got one pic? If you have a few more, just attach them as thumbnails if it is easier for you.

Is that a 98'?

nativebackup1

05-08-2008, 04:22 PM

lol yea only one good one-ive been so busy with school and work that its hard to find time to wash it then take pics-i will tryharder now that its getting warm. its actually a 97'

SeZaR_323

05-15-2008, 01:03 PM

Hi Mazda fans..

I ve got 94' Mazda 323f Bg Glx 1.6 16v

Im love in it. :)

Forever Mazda..

http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/507/00066650000001217332nv1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/9950/00066650000001262791cj6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3687/00066650000001241571wv4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/6373/00066650000001262801cn4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

kickniteasy

05-15-2008, 01:08 PM

that's an awesome body style....did they ever have that state side? That'd be an awesome project car.

SeZaR_323

05-15-2008, 01:16 PM

Thanks Mate ;)

I'm writing from Turkey.

But in here,this cars(especially for brand Mazda) isn't popular.But this types of 323s are my dreams for many years,finally ı have one.

116.000 km,good condition,power steering,power windows,power mirrors etc. has many great specifications for ıt's age.

I bought 14' Devino Racing -Dv654 rims and Philips Crystal vision Xenon bulbs.At next ı will tune it slowly :)

Liquid_Ag

05-15-2008, 01:18 PM

323f's win! awesome man

SeZaR_323

05-15-2008, 01:22 PM

Thanks man ;) If the protege that ın your sıgnature ıs yours,that's excellent !

I love 323f series..

sanblaster

05-27-2008, 07:49 PM

maintenance: new timing belt, tensioner, water pump.

exterior: painted drums and grill black also took out black trim pieces. G/f helped.

next: effin rust.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/sanblaster1/May.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/sanblaster1/May1.JPG

ceedoubleyou

05-27-2008, 11:17 PM

I Bought this 12 mths ago for my #2 daughter, NZ assembled '94 Mazda Astina 2000cc V6, 160,000km = 100,000ml

Daughter was involved in a nose to tail accident and insurance co. has written car off, gonna cost too much to fix. NZ$2500 - $3000. Picture shows it being towed away to insurance co. yard for assessor to value it and she'll get the money. Mechanically still a very nice car, even though it's been a high maintenance car with lil' things breaking every 4-5 mths at regular intervals, clutch hydraulic hose giving out, spark plug lead replaced, radiator leak plugged, oil temp sensor gasket giving out and dropping all it's oil on the drive. Cam belt due for replacement in 30 thou km. But when it was going, 2L V6 purred like a kitten.

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/9962/78876783lr2.th.jpg (http://img261.imageshack.us/my.php?image=78876783lr2.jpg)

SeZaR_323

09-09-2008, 02:33 PM

Here some new ones..;)

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/6596/p1030799jn5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/5687/p1030828nf2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/1088/p1030833zr6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

sanblaster

09-09-2008, 05:28 PM

Looks great for a 94'

91Protege

09-09-2008, 06:23 PM

Alright here is mine. Bought for 200 bucks, put an alt and battery in it, tuned it up, then i started changing stuff, lowered, wheels, brakes. Yea 211K and she is still running strong, next hope for a paint job, but I got other projects and this is my beater so its stayin that way till I got spair cash.
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc167/Hot88MustangGT/Protege/IMG_1886.jpg
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc167/Hot88MustangGT/Protege/IMG_1885.jpg

SeZaR_323

09-10-2008, 10:46 AM

rims are excellent..with some paint job it will looks great..

91Protege

09-10-2008, 05:36 PM

Yea I got to sort out the body befor paint. Lots of dents and dings, guess thats what u get for 200 bucks.

antlind

09-11-2008, 09:34 AM

Here is my son's 1997 SE.
He's running some 15" wheels and a set of B&G springs..Apart from that she's totally stock.
Anthony

sanblaster

09-11-2008, 09:42 AM

Very nice. Same rust area on mine which sucks.

11B-33T

09-13-2008, 04:06 AM

Here's my Protege LX that I picked up in May of 1992. Other than new rims, Magnaflow muffler & stereo w/amp she's totally stock @145k miles.

Last picture is of my two Proteges...

91Protege

09-13-2008, 03:08 PM

Man your 92 is in nice shape, wish mine was that clean. I like the blue one also.

11B-33T

09-13-2008, 06:26 PM

Thanks for the compliment. The Grey Ghost is in need of a paint job as well as a thorough engine steam. She's starting to blow a bit of white smoke so I'll have to get the seals/pistons/rings/head gasket checked out soon before anything can get worse. (dunno) would you believe I'm still on the original clutch!

The Blue MSP is my newer daily driver..(drive2)

91Protege

09-13-2008, 10:29 PM

Sweet, yea my prot got 211K and going strong orig trans still. Just had to flush it all out, took like 6 changes, as I didnt want to risk flushing with that milage. I am in need of body work also. Im more mechanical vs body. I can make something run like new even if it looks like dirt. Lol

turpro

09-19-2008, 08:42 AM

Haven't been on in a while so here's the most recent 1s

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/turpro/100_3377.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/turpro/100_2700.jpg
Engine modifications

vj11
mx6 intercooler
supra bpv
GTX BP26 ecu
GTX vaf
full 2.25in header back exaust
catco high flow cat
cone filter
all a/c equipment removed from engine bay cut intake manni

Drivetrain Modifications

corksport ss clutch line
b&m short shifter
626 5th gear swap
poly shifter bushings

Suspension Modifications

KYB GR-2 struts
b&g springs
zx2 hype flex poly bushing kit
mx3 rear lower tie bar
manual rack conversion
gtx front strut bar

Brakes

stock 4 wheel disk
painted calipers

Ice

What's that???

Interior Modifications

Canadian Protege GT front and rear seats and door panels(gtx design)
mx3 leather shift boot
mx3 rear center console
2 gauge pod-boost/oil pressure

Exterior Modifications

escort gt side skirts
jdm headlights and corners
familia grill
interplay 2 hole gtx front bumper
jdm/cdm spoiler

Wheels/Tires

15in escort gt 7 spoke wheels

coming soon

FMIC setup

11B-33T

09-19-2008, 11:30 AM

With color matching booster seat as well! (thumb)

91Protege

09-19-2008, 09:52 PM

Looks good man. real clean.

tonyprote

10-22-2008, 11:00 AM

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/chicoloco_pub/nacional_mazda08/IMG_0013.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/chicoloco_pub/nacional_mazda08/IMG_0012.jpg

Antoine

10-26-2008, 05:20 AM

Those are nice! (2thumbs)

Even with the latest gen of new and stylish Mazdas which I dig...I still have a fondness for the 1st gen models...They're simple and honest but they pack a lot of character!

I'd imagine they would make excellent project cars too...:D

Liquid_Ag

10-26-2008, 11:54 AM

way way way way way more potential than bj's. thats what happens when mazda spends milllllllllllllllions on a rally program it doesnt have to spend :p

txmzdspd2gen

11-03-2008, 12:13 AM

I guess ill post one here since mine got a different look now.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n206/mistah_95_88/DSCF3445-1.jpghttp://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n206/mistah_95_88/DSCF3448-1.jpg

SeZaR_323

11-22-2008, 02:12 PM

Here is a nightshot ;)

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/5395/p1030955jv5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

lepichichi

12-10-2008, 06:02 PM

Wow cool cars guys

lepichichi

12-10-2008, 06:07 PM

Here is a pic of my daily driver i love my car and sorry i cant afford to get a paint job :( all my $$$ goes to my rx8 :)

141969

this is my 8 :)

141970

lepichichi

12-10-2008, 06:08 PM

^^ damn sorry guys for some reason my protege pic is not showing :(

nativebackup1

12-11-2008, 01:49 AM

it comes up-but with alot of work. rattle can job or just flat paint?

Shag

12-26-2008, 01:39 PM

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/sweethunnybabe/n848515542_5089733_5973.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/sweethunnybabe/n848515542_5089736_6683.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/sweethunnybabe/n848515542_5089745_6467.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/sweethunnybabe/n848515542_5089752_504.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/sweethunnybabe/n848515542_5089755_1190.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/sweethunnybabe/SANY0516.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/sweethunnybabe/4.jpg

that would be my ride

91Protege

12-26-2008, 07:30 PM

Looks good, real clean.

Liquid_Ag

12-30-2008, 11:58 AM

ooooo awd ftw!

SeZaR_323

01-15-2009, 04:45 PM

Is it your stock intake manifold?

BadBandar

01-15-2009, 10:11 PM

txmzdspd - Nice ride man. Really clean look

Shag - 4wd FTW!!!

Shag

01-18-2009, 11:54 PM

Is it your stock intake manifold?

Yeah it is.

Thank you guys..right now its getting some nice new tokicos then some GTR sway bar love ;)

Antoine

01-31-2009, 08:29 PM

4WD Pro action...(cool)

Keep us updated with (pics)!

Shag

02-05-2009, 01:27 AM

Yeah I just bought a BP..its in my storage unit. The build begins tomorrow

Vocko

02-05-2009, 05:33 AM

Turbo it, please :)

Shag

02-07-2009, 10:02 PM

The turbo will come at some point..Right now Im just going to go with a nice strong rebuild and a nice tune with megasquirt.. If its done right I think I can see power to the wheels in the 150 range.

I just really want to get the single cam out of it bad.. i will go back and turbo when I have more spare money

Vocko

02-08-2009, 04:25 AM

You took the BP out of a Ford Escort GT ?
Cause there are BP variants ranging from 105, 115, 127 and 140HP, at least here in europe.

91Protege

02-08-2009, 11:02 PM

Ill have some new tires on tomorrow, ill take some pics.

Shag

02-12-2009, 09:52 PM

No mine came out of a 1993 protege. I was just saying after the tune and all 150 is what I would get to all 4's.. but now Im getting a turbo setup for it, so Im thinking that I might see more like 200+ to all 4's...

Vocko

02-13-2009, 05:24 AM

Noooo you're not gonna turbo it :D

Shag

02-13-2009, 01:10 PM

haha yes I will, got the engine. Just order a turbo, injectors, GTR intake. Then after that a set of wiesco pistons..and hopefuly a good deal on some decent rods, then a megasqurtII and I should be ready to make some real power.

I would like to go all out with a crank, and cams, and soild lifters, and stiff springs..but im not trying to spend all that money.. right now I think I can get 200whp for under 2000$... but if I wanted to spend 10,000$ I bet I could see 370 out of my little car..

Vocko

02-13-2009, 05:42 PM

You can manage without the GTR intake for starters ;)
And you should be concetrating on doing something about the transmission, because the most common problem with stock GTX and GTR is transmission malfunction, something brakes too often, forgot what. I think it has something to do with the back differential... Friend of mine broke it and it costed arm and a leg to get it repaired...

91Protege

02-13-2009, 06:56 PM

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc167/Hot88MustangGT/Protege/IMG_0270.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc167/Hot88MustangGT/Protege/IMG_0271.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc167/Hot88MustangGT/Protege/IMG_0272.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc167/Hot88MustangGT/Protege/IMG_0273.jpg

New Pics

sanblaster

02-13-2009, 07:01 PM

very nice.

Vocko

02-13-2009, 07:02 PM

Get Euro bumpers they're lighter.
Take off the plastic under the fender and hit that dent from inside, and its not gonna look that bad anymore.
You can also try to heat it up a little bit with a heatgun and massage it till it falls back to its old (normal) state.

And whats up with the driver side fender around the wheel arch ??

91Protege

02-15-2009, 10:40 AM

Lol there was alot of rust there when I got the car, and I couldnt find the color, so I eye balled it, and thats what happened, I have the right color now and am just waiting for warmer weather to start on the body work. It really needs alot of body work, and thats not what im good at. Im a mechanic and thats where my car excells lol, body not so much lol.

Shag

02-16-2009, 02:21 AM

So your saying the GTX and GTR transmisions are no good? Well then what could I used without lossing my AWD..? Right now my trany is in tip top shape..Im thinking if it starts to see like its going I could just take it out maybe a few new syncros and get the gears cryo treated..

Yeah everyone told me to go with out the intake so I didnt get it.. and now Im also stuck with a hybrid vj20 missing the housing for the hotside :(.. it was just rebuilt and polished though..

Vocko

02-16-2009, 05:25 AM

Unfortunatly thats the problem. They're good until you start launching (like in a drag race), then they brake like a child brakes a candy bar :(
Bear in mind that you have a G25MX-R (check on that I'm not 100% sure) and it should be possible to use strenghtened 3rd and 5th gears from the G15M-R (found in MP3 and MSP) and also you should do something about the diffs, try to find some aftermarket ones.
Also if I remember correctly there is something that needs to be done with the bell housing to strenghten it, but I will look into it and post it here with a few links.
I've seen a few people use Subaru tranny instead, but I think thats a really expensive solution if you're not gonna go way past the 300HP.

I've read that people make hybrids with VJ20 and another one, try google-ing out something, it cant hurt ;)

@91Protege - Then it's time to learn a new trade - bodywork@home101 :)
A friend of mine was pissed on his bodywork guy (here we call them "limar" and in slang we call them "marli" (like bob marley :))), anyhow he was so pissed that he went on and bought him self a welding machine and did the whole bodywork by himself. Cant find the pictures, though. In the end it looked like shit :) and he lost the same amount of time on correcting errors as he did on making them. The next car he worked on was a 4, on a 5 point scale. You just need to have patience and time ;)

Shag

02-17-2009, 02:36 AM

hmmm...yeah money is my big deal right now. I dont plan on launcing the car that much..I never do anything like drag racing. All my racing is done like this...
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/sweethunnybabe/Inthedust.jpg

and yes the turbo I bought is a vf11 in a vj20 shell. So its the hybrid like your talking about.. Here are some pictures of that and the BP

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/sweethunnybabe/PICT0005.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/sweethunnybabe/Picture_015.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/sweethunnybabe/IMG00077.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/sweethunnybabe/IMG00086.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/sweethunnybabe/IMG00080.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/sweethunnybabe/IMG00060.jpg
That was a fun drive home :)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/sweethunnybabe/IMG00058.jpg

Im also very torn though.. I see my car turbo all the time..I just never see it built NA, come to think of it I dont see many NA builds at all anymore. My whole goal with the car is to build it, keep it classy, and keep it true to its roots(A classic mazda).. I dont know.. Im just very torn on what I should do.

turpro

02-17-2009, 08:47 AM

Finally found a sweet spot to snap a new pic of the car.

http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=35716&stc=1&d=1234831679

sanblaster

02-17-2009, 08:52 AM

That looks sweet turpro.

Vocko

02-17-2009, 09:36 AM

I like NA much better than turbo, but for a high output NA you need a lot of displacement. Who said KL-ZE ? 2500ccm and 200hp in a V6 and to fit it you'll spend more money than on a full BP turbo rebuild.
Also you've got 4WD and that calls for a turbo (Impreza style).

If you're not drag racing than you shouldn't worry that much about the tranny, cause it doesnt tolerate launching, but I would in any case strenghten it as soon as money allows it, just to be on a safe side and it's cheaper to strenghten it, than to rebuild it ;)

Shag

02-17-2009, 02:08 PM

Finally found a sweet spot to snap a new pic of the car.

http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=35716&stc=1&d=1234831679

I saw that pic on your sig over on CP and though it was pretty tight..it looks mean.

[QUOTE=Vocko;4382599]I like NA much better than turbo, but for a high output NA you need a lot of displacement. Who said KL-ZE ? 2500ccm and 200hp in a V6 and to fit it you'll spend more money than on a full BP turbo rebuild.
Also you've got 4WD and that calls for a turbo (Impreza style).

QUOTE]

I mean I could build the BP to get me about 160-190 WHP NA.. yeah I know its about the turbo 4wd drive.. but why not NA 4wd? I used to own a subaru legacy GT, it had the big 2.5l na awd.. it was still pretty fun. Also..with the kind of driving I enjoy to do NA would prob be the better route for me to go.

Vocko

02-17-2009, 06:01 PM

160-190WHP, please tell the world your secret I bet everyone would want to know, especially with a AWD car.
Ok, enough sarcasam, you probably meant HP@crank ;)

Guys over here had problems making 170HP with NA on a BA, let alone 170WHP and thats with FWD which has less gearbox loss than AWD.

I think for your application NA would be better, cause driving a NA is more straightforward than with a turbo car which has turbo hole and turbo lag and you always have to check that you're in the right RPM. For that is easier with NA, but to get that kind of performance out of NA it will cost you as much, if not more than a turbo, to build a highspec NA and then you're stuck.
With turbo you have a lot more room to boost your specs, if you know what I mean.

91Protege

02-17-2009, 10:44 PM

Yea I know, when I redo it, it will be right. Sweet pic man.

Shag

02-27-2009, 01:32 AM

I think with stiff valve springs, soild lifters, 10:1 compression pistons, a good bit of milling, new cams, headers, exaust, and megasquirt I should have no prob seeing atleast 160 to the wheels.

Vocko

02-27-2009, 04:29 AM

Default compression is 10.5 on a regular BP (115hp), on the 140hp is 11.0, with different intake cam. Header and exhaust maximum 15hp and with MS another 5-7hp... Your best bet is around 170HP@crank.
Because all the things you said, my friend did and without MS he got 162-3HP@crank.

I'll find the pics and post them.

Shag

03-01-2009, 02:53 AM

alright. We might have different engines due to our location.. I know most BP here are 9:1. The 10:1 pistions I got came out of a miata BP they were never in the protege..I dont think I might be wrong, anyone know the answer?

The way it goes here also is.. the 115hp is a 1.6L BP. And the 140hp is a 1.8L BP.

Liquid_Ag

03-01-2009, 03:14 AM

I think with stiff valve springs, soild lifters, 10:1 compression pistons, a good bit of milling, new cams, headers, exaust, and megasquirt I should have no prob seeing atleast 160 to the wheels.youll never see that much awhp out of an na 4 cylinder without thousands

Default compression is 10.5 on a regular BP (115hp), on the 140hp is 11.0, with different intake cam. Header and exhaust maximum 15hp and with MS another 5-7hp... Your best bet is around 170HP@crank.
Because all the things you said, my friend did and without MS he got 162-3HP@crank.

I'll find the pics and post them.the jdm/edm motors are much less restrictive and have less emission equipment giving them more power

alright. We might have different engines due to our location.. I know most BP here are 9:1. The 10:1 pistions I got came out of a miata BP they were never in the protege..I dont think I might be wrong, anyone know the answer?

The way it goes here also is.. the 103 bhp is a 1.8l SOHC B8. In the 323 there is the 87 hp B6. And the 125hp is a 1.8L BP.
fixed

turpro

03-06-2009, 07:36 AM

^what he said. Also the protege(90-94) and miata(94-95) had 8:8 comp. 96-98 had true 9:1. 99-01 had 9:5 and 2002+ had 10:1.

SATimko

03-06-2009, 08:06 AM

I may be joining you 1g guys soon. Found a 91 LX not far from me in good shape. The more I look at your cars, the more I want to go get it right now.

minnesotapj

04-03-2009, 06:13 PM

Hey whats up guys,

This is my 1990 1st gen Protege. My dad bought it new off the lot no ac, after I moved to college I was given the car. Used to run 15.7 at firebird raceway in Pheonix. anyway the car has 487k miles on it. yes this is true. The second motor blew at 480k on it. since then I have completly gone through the entire car

List of mods

susp mods
Eibach 2" lowering springs
new brakes ball joints tie rods
polly urethane busings all the way around

engine mods
pacesetter header
ported polished head
msd ignition
knn custom air filter
11:1 toda miata pistons
balanced and blue printed block
centerforce dual friction clutch
180 fwhp at 6800 rpm

This car has been in my life since I was 12 years old I am very proud of it, I call it my modern day rat rod. Future mods may include 550cc injectors stand alone fuel injection and possibly a gtx awd drivetrain. Here are some pics tell me what you think...

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu295/s_c_a_t_98/IMG00055-20090403-1503.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu295/s_c_a_t_98/IMG00056-20090403-1503.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu295/s_c_a_t_98/IMG00054-20090403-1502.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu295/s_c_a_t_98/IMG00057-20090403-1504.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu295/s_c_a_t_98/IMG00058-20090403-1504.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu295/s_c_a_t_98/IMG00060-20090403-1505.jpg

91Protege

04-05-2009, 01:23 AM

Looks good, you neeed to clean them pine needles out from under ur filter lol.

11B-33T

04-05-2009, 02:11 PM

(iagree) +1 on that cleaning tip! I've always loved the lines on a Protege' body and that '90 LX looks good with your mods.

Now go get them damn windows tinted mister..(direct)

minnesotapj

04-05-2009, 03:30 PM

Lmfao.... Thats actually the dead grass under the car when I shot the pic. I agree I do need to get the windows tinted. List of things to do this year

slowmazda

09-07-2009, 09:50 PM

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/68/l_afff5b90440a4e15a133c192c80cb433.jpg

=D

viper_707

09-08-2009, 12:20 AM

heres my 1990 protege gt the day i bought it

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v63/114/25/510833372/n510833372_29410_7133.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v63/114/25/510833372/n510833372_29411_7396.jpg

nomad77

09-26-2009, 08:30 AM

saying hi from the other side of the world...philippines to be exact:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/nomad_xtreme/Nomad%20Protege/NomadMazdaProtege-resized.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/nomad_xtreme/B2B%20Carshow/Bumper_to_Bumper_IV_104.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd186/md_tech83/B2B4/IMG_0123.jpg

Recently had an engine swap, here is the BP-ZE. Just had a phone cam on hand to see the BP-ZE just shipped from Japan with the valve cover popped, untouched and uncleaned as far as I can discern...until now:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/nomad_xtreme/BP-ZE/th_BPEngine1.jpg (http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/nomad_xtreme/BP-ZE/?action=view&current=BPEngine1.jpg) http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/nomad_xtreme/BP-ZE/th_BPEngine2.jpg (http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/nomad_xtreme/BP-ZE/?action=view&current=BPEngine2.jpg)