Protege5 tuning

[Cocologre]

I have a 2003 Protege5 and I'm trying to figure out what I need to do first. If I'm looking to make it a little speed demon, what should I start out with? I've never really done anything like this before, so I could use all the help I can get. Thanks!

[NCZ13]

1. search
2. turbo is the only way to go if you want to make some serious power.
3. if you want to boost more than 8 psi your looking at also beefing up your engine
4. do it once. do it right.

what kind of a budget are you on

[i12drivemyMP5]

I have a 2003 Protege5 and I'm trying to figure out what I need to do first. If I'm looking to make it a little speed demon, what should I start out with? 10,000 dollars.

[Cocologre]

10,000 dollars.

Yeah, that's actually about how much I'm looking to spend over the long run.

[Riken]

1st thing is to paint it sunlight silver.

[EMPIRE]

I have a 2003 Protege5 and I'm trying to figure out what I need to do first. If I'm looking to make it a little speed demon, what should I start out with? I've never really done anything like this before, so I could use all the help I can get. Thanks!

Go with a Hiboost turbo kit it will get you the extra power you need. If you want more power plan on getting internals (pistons, rods). Bigger fuel pump, bigger injectors better engine management.

[Cocologre]

1st thing is to paint it sunlight silver.

I dunno. I've always been partial to black. That is unless being silver makes it faster. ;)

[TreFlip999]

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Kidding..10,000 dollars sounds about right...And its all about the Vivid Yellow...Dont listen to the silver guys

[maestro]

I have a 2003 Protege5 and I'm trying to figure out what I need to do first. If I'm looking to make it a little speed demon, what should I start out with? I've never really done anything like this before, so I could use all the help I can get. Thanks!

Heh,heh. Sorry I think it's funny reading P5 with speed demon as the adjective.
Do a lot of searching if you do go turbo (best option IMO) and check out all the blown engines and other parts.
Good luck though, honestly they are fun cars either way.

[kura808]

change to synthetic oils xD i'm gonna do that the next oil change heh..

[Chief7925]

Don't be taken in by them. These guys are just blowing smoke. They're too afraid to say anything but they know laser blue is the main way to go.

I'd say go turbo too. Theres a decent amount of mods on my car and its still not that fast. Turbo could maybe get you what your after. Honestly though, these engines stock just can't produce much horsepower unless built up. They're a money hole. 10,000 isn't bad though : p. I'm going the n/a route and it aint easy.

[jeg0024]

I don't know how you could spend 10k on a car that is worth less. Should have just taken your 20k and gotten something with more HP.

[maestro]

change to synthetic oils xD i'm gonna do that the next oil change heh..

Sorry for the noob question, but, will synthetic oils make it faster??

[StealthWyvern]

Sorry for the noob question, but, will synthetic oils make it faster??

no

[kura808]

Sorry for the noob question, but, will synthetic oils make it faster??

hehe http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_oil#Advantages
^^ theres also disadvantages haha

some claim that u'll get more HP(like barely nothing lol) like royal purple or quaker state. lol i saw the STi commercial for quaker state saying "release all your horses." they also claim a slightly higher MPG. but i think its better for high mileage cars being that our cars are almost 5 yrs old (haha mine turned 5 in aug. a bit pass 50k mi haha). sludge is a bad thing for cars xP

[fishman138]

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And its all about the Vivid Yellow...Dont listen to the silver guys


yea...what he said!....PORSCHE RACING YELLOW FTW !!!


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[ZZZOOM!]

10 grand+10Grand+4Grand=MS3!!!! Unless of course you have a Silver P5 then who needs the MS3(crazy) JK

[Riken]

10 grand+10Grand+4Grand=MS3!!!! Unless of course you have a Silver P5 then who needs the MS3(crazy) JK

HAHAHA Silver FTW!!!!!!

[Crazy D]

10 grand+10Grand+4Grand=MS3!!!! Unless of course you have a Silver P5 then who needs the MS3(crazy) JK

I just got the MS3 rims + 22v... thats all I need

[Cocologre]

Well, yeah, it figures that not two days after I first start posting I hit a deer while coming around a blind curve. I've already ordered replacement parts (including a carbon fiber hood upgrade as opposed to another stock), so I should have pics of all that up once I get them on. In the meantime, here's the damage I'm dealing with:

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/9462/alexcar001ll5.th.jpg (http://img292.imageshack.us/my.php?image=alexcar001ll5.jpg)

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/7891/alexcar002we3.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=alexcar002we3.jpg)

[jeg0024]

Well, yeah, it figures that not two days after I first start posting I hit a deer while coming around a blind curve. I've already ordered replacement parts (including a carbon fiber hood upgrade as opposed to another stock), so I should have pics of all that up once I get them on. In the meantime, here's the damage I'm dealing with:

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/9462/alexcar001ll5.th.jpg (http://img292.imageshack.us/my.php?image=alexcar001ll5.jpg)

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/7891/alexcar002we3.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=alexcar002we3.jpg)

Damn, not cool.

[TreFlip999]

Well, yeah, it figures that not two days after I first start posting I hit a deer while coming around a blind curve. I've already ordered replacement parts (including a carbon fiber hood upgrade as opposed to another stock), so I should have pics of all that up once I get them on. In the meantime, here's the damage I'm dealing with:

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/9462/alexcar001ll5.th.jpg (http://img292.imageshack.us/my.php?image=alexcar001ll5.jpg)

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/7891/alexcar002we3.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=alexcar002we3.jpg)

Deer FTL (boom05)

[ZZZOOM!]

looks like you got lucky I don't see any fender damage for the most part. Front grill, hood, headlight and you will be set. If your insurance is paying for a CF hood please let me know who you use so I can switch!(gossip)

[Cocologre]

looks like you got lucky I don't see any fender damage for the most part. Front grill, hood, headlight and you will be set. If your insurance is paying for a CF hood please let me know who you use so I can switch!(gossip)

Actually it cracked the radiator and messed up some of the internal structure at the front. I ordered the CF hood, an Evo-style body kit fender, the grills, the headlight assembly, two 6" fog lights (clear), and a radiator; paid for out of my own pocket. The insurance company told me they wouldn't pay diddly, so I have to do everything myself to keep my baby on the road. =)

[Riken]

Stupid deers. At least they are not driving cars cause if they where then we would have lots of accidents and then our car insurance would go up because we all know how bad of drivers the deer would be and we would not have money to mod our cars cause we would use it to reinforce our bumpers and upgrade our air bags cause we will be in lots and lots of accidents......

[Cocologre]

UPDATE: Parts may not be here until as late as the 20th of next month. The company that sold them to me processes for 3-5 business days after purchase and then ships. Shipping can take from 7-14 more business days from there. Unfortunately the company is also based in Cali, and they're going through a major shitstorm out there, so... I dunno. My heart goes out to the people there dealing with the fire. Stay tough, guys!

[Antoine]

Man...Another deer attacks a Mazda...What sort of damage was done to the structure of the car?..Glad you're alright and your P5 is getting a makeover...Be sure to keep us updated and post (pics) along the way!

[i12drivemyMP5]

Dear deer,
Please run the fuck AWAY from headlights & don't play in the roads. Never cross the road until you see red lights no matter what scared yo ass! You must get shot first before heading toward the white light. Thank you, Allofuswhodrivepastwoods.