ken, need some advice...

[speed5hornet]

i plan on getting for sure the FS-ZE pistons for my 03 p5 that currently has on OBX header and mazdaspeed exhaust
1)what else while i need for the install?
2)should i get a mp3 ecu or an AFC?
3) IF i get the FS-ZE cams and intake manifold what else then should i get?

thank you so much?

[Captain KRM P5]

1) new rings and wristpins
2) i'd say both given the option. the AFC merely controls fuel. if you add on an MP3 ecu you can give yourself a nice timing bump and use the AFC to control the fuel for it.
3) for the money i'd go with the integral cams honestly. as for other N/A mods i would say flywheel, clutch, underdrive pulley, intake, midpipe and catback exhaust. i am sure you probably have some of these.

i see you are in waukesha. feel free to drop by, you are not too far away!

[speed5hornet]

thanks for the info, about how much would u charge for the piston w/ rings and wristpins, the AFC, and the mp3 ecu to install??

[Captain KRM P5]

would you need engine block work such as an over bore?

[speed5hornet]

no i wouldnt need any of that just to put in the fsze pistons w/ rings and wristpins, installing afc and mp3 ecu

[speed5hornet]

hey about just installing the pistons, what would that cost me ken?

[Captain KRM P5]

hey about just installing the pistons, what would that cost me ken?

right around $1100 to basically rebuild the engine

[speed5hornet]

sounds cool but i have to think about that one, its a lil more than i have to spend right now, how much does vtcs removal cost?

[Captain KRM P5]

$550 to remove and reinstall the manifold as well as block off the VTCS

[speed5hornet]

hmm, alrighty! if i want this done would i have to set up an appointment?

[Captain KRM P5]

yes give me a call and let me know what works for you

[speed5hornet]

i got a question or two more about the FS-ZE piston install?
have you or your garage installed these before or do you know exactly what i will all need?
for instance new head gaskets etc?
i was told that no matter what, if you get higher compression pistons you have to get a bigger or smaller head gasket or something like that?

[Captain KRM P5]

you do not need a thicker head gasket. using one of those would negate the benefits anyhow. you should buy new hardware anyways because thats the proper way to rebuild an engine. you will need a valve cover gasket, head gasket, head bolts, rod bearings, crank bearings and rod bolts.

[speed5hornet]

P.S go see my new thread under "protege 5" about 2 nuggets of information.

i think you maaayyyy be very interested to see....