http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/ en Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:27:13 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/ http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123831128-Turbo-or-not&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:29:03 GMT Well I picked up a 2001 Protege with an FS-DE, and was wondering if a turbo will be needed to hit 190-200 hp at the wheels. I want it to be a road course, everyday driver sort of thing. Ant suggestions for mods? Well I picked up a 2001 Protege with an FS-DE, and was wondering if a turbo will be needed to hit 190-200 hp at the wheels. I want it to be a road course, everyday driver sort of thing. Ant suggestions for mods? ]]> Protege Performance Jayran http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123831128-Turbo-or-not http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830949-2003-protege-2-0-dx-sluggish&goto=newpost Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:00:42 GMT Recently I have just bought a 2003 protege and it has a little over 27,000 miles on it It sat for a decent amount if time and it seems to be running really sluggish upon acceleration. Once it gets up to speed it seems to be okay maybe a little sluggish but not nearly as bad l It feels like... Recently I have just bought a 2003 protege and it has a little over 27,000 miles on it

It sat for a decent amount if time and it seems to be running really sluggish upon acceleration. Once it gets up to speed it seems to be okay maybe a little sluggish but not nearly as bad l

It feels like sometimes the car is ready to accelerate fine but other times it literally feels like the car is starting out in 2nd gear and just crawling to speed. ( I Tryed starting manually in 1st gear still same problem )

The car is an automatic.

I drove my buddies car same car and everything and his car can break the tires loose from a dead stop. Mine not even close.

What should I change? Spark plugs? Anything? The filter is clean ]]> Protege Performance kevinmcc http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830949-2003-protege-2-0-dx-sluggish http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830913-engine-removal&goto=newpost Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:01:06 GMT is there a write up or a how-to any where on how to remove a 1.6l engine or a 2.0l engine? i just need a little bit of guidance since ive never done it b4 is there a write up or a how-to any where on how to remove a 1.6l engine or a 2.0l engine? i just need a little bit of guidance since ive never done it b4 ]]> Protege Performance Protege-Fiend http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830913-engine-removal http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830906-0-60&goto=newpost Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:57:07 GMT What are the numbers from 0-60 yesterday did some runs and I managed a 0-60 in 12.1 with half tank lol I know this is slow as hell! Lol has anyone try it? Btw mine is the 1.6 version with a tremendous amount of barely 100hp!!! What are the numbers from 0-60 yesterday did some runs and I managed a 0-60 in 12.1 with half tank lol I know this is slow as hell! Lol has anyone try it? Btw mine is the 1.6 version with a tremendous amount of barely 100hp!!! ]]> Protege Performance Berto24 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830906-0-60 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830554-1999-mazda-protege-es-what-mods&goto=newpost Thu, 30 May 2013 14:45:48 GMT hey guys im new to this fourm but i was wondering what simple bolt ons can i add to my fp-de 1.8l engine to make it faster besides the obvious like cold air and header and exhaust, i saw one fourm about the 626 intake mani and tb if that is true what year and model and engine do i need it off of... hey guys im new to this fourm but i was wondering what simple bolt ons can i add to my fp-de 1.8l engine to make it faster besides the obvious like cold air and header and exhaust, i saw one fourm about the 626 intake mani and tb if that is true what year and model and engine do i need it off of and what else could i possibly do? all help is appriciated ]]> Protege Performance protegeguy2112 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830554-1999-mazda-protege-es-what-mods http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830529-2-0L-performance-power-issue&goto=newpost Wed, 29 May 2013 23:10:17 GMT Hi people!

I couldn't find exactly the same issue as mine on the forum so I'll post my question here.

I bought a little 2002 Protege ES2.0 (5-speed) here in Alberta about 4 months ago, after I wrote off my VW Golf TDI. So far I have 2000km put on it and little by little it's losing power...

I checked the car over when I purchased it and saw the air intake duct was cracked and falling apart. So I parked the car and ordered up an AEM aftermarket intake and installed it as soon as I got it. I had a look at the MAF, and it looks very clean. The engine itself is actually very clean, there are no rotted parts (besides for the air duct which was replaced) and everything is rust free.

I put the OBD2 reader on it and got this code:

P0421: Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

So the first thing I did was put my hand over the exhaust and there is fairly good pressure there. I have to leave my hand on it for about 5 seconds in order for it to start building pressure. Not sure if that means it's leaking from somewhere else?

My question I guess is would a bad catalyst converter create such a decline in power? And by decline in power I mean that it takes a long time to get to 100km/h, and in town it takes a long time to pick up speed.

Some other things worthwhile to note would be:
- It seems there is no more throttle after I press on the gas about 1/5th of the way. I don't think it's the cable or anything mechanical.
- When I have my ear close to the top cover of the engine and give it a short rev, when it's coming down from the highest rev it makes a feint ticking sound. I'm not sure if this is something to do with the valves or what. It doesn't make that noise when it's just idling.
- I didn't get much for history on the car, which oil it took, if it burned any, or anything else. So I did an oil change and put in some 10W-30 Quaker State Ultimate Durability Full Synthetic. Ever since I did that it seems to be consuming oil, but the exhaust is very clean so to me it can't be burning it, can it? I must check for oil leaks one dry day this week and update.
- I've got 11/16th tank of gas left with 200 highway kilometers on it, so mileage is fairly decent.
- The car runs relatively smoothly. Sometimes though, if I'm in second just cruising, and let off the gas it will buck a little. It does not hesitate off the start and has quick throttle response in town and on highway.

Hopefully this is all the information anyone needs to help me with this issue...

All help is appreciated.

Thank you!

Mike ]]> Protege Performance Revy http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830529-2-0L-performance-power-issue http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830448-Protege-turbo-build&goto=newpost Mon, 27 May 2013 04:58:11 GMT Well I just wanted to hear some advices, for the build I am trying to do. My goal is somewhere between 300-350whp. Btw my car has the 1.6L engine auto tranny So far I have listed this: t3/t4 turbo kit ($700) Includes: T3/t4 turbo FMIC Oil feed line Oil return line Oil Catch Tank Well I just wanted to hear some advices, for the build I am trying to do.
My goal is somewhere between 300-350whp. Btw my car has the 1.6L engine auto tranny
So far I have listed this:
t3/t4 turbo kit ($700)
Includes:
T3/t4 turbo
FMIC
Oil feed line
Oil return line
Oil Catch Tank
Turbo boost controller
2.5 Piping,clamps and couplers
Turbo timer
Fuel pressure Regulator
38mm turbo wastegate
SSQV Blow off valve
Turbo Manifold ($200)
Forged Piston ($500)
Forged Rods($300)
Downpipe($???)
Walbro255LPH fuel pump($60)
550cc Fuel Injectors($250)
Engine Cylinders bore ($200)

Do I need something Else? ]]> Protege Performance Berto24 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830448-Protege-turbo-build http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830447-Protege-turbo-kit&goto=newpost Mon, 27 May 2013 04:57:38 GMT 4 4 ]]> Protege Performance Berto24 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830447-Protege-turbo-kit http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830387-T-body-upgrade&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 14:51:38 GMT Does anyone know if there's a viable upgrade for the 2.0 t-body?
I'd like a lil better throttle response, and perhaps a lil more power.
We used to swap B-series t-bodies for diff ones to get diff responses, just wondering if anyone's done that for the FS? ]]> Protege Performance mapa19 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830387-T-body-upgrade http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830346-Forged-Pistons-help&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 22:54:53 GMT Do anyone has find a forged piston for a 2000 mazda protege the normal bore size is 78mm but the ones i find are 0.5 overize 78.5mm will I need to do some work on the block for fit or will not be necessarily? Do anyone has find a forged piston for a 2000 mazda protege the normal bore size is 78mm but the ones i find are 0.5 overize 78.5mm will I need to do some work on the block for fit or will not be necessarily? ]]> Protege Performance Berto24 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830346-Forged-Pistons-help http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830328-What-is-the-highest-RPM-run-on-these-engines-so-far&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 08:20:07 GMT Exactly as title states, what is the highest RPM run on these engines so far? Feel free to post your experiences on anything higher than stock RPM redlines. Especially interested in boosted applications, but NA data would be helpful as well. Referring to the 2.0 liter engines specifically. ... Exactly as title states, what is the highest RPM run on these engines so far?

Feel free to post your experiences on anything higher than stock RPM redlines. Especially interested in boosted applications, but NA data would be helpful as well.

Referring to the 2.0 liter engines specifically.

Thanks! ]]> Protege Performance Tamn http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830328-What-is-the-highest-RPM-run-on-these-engines-so-far http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830261-626-4-2-1-Header-install-problems&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 04:45:31 GMT Got my 4-2-1 installed. I have a major rattle between 2-2.5k rpms. Not much of a rattle as it sounds like it is vibrating against something rather strongly. Thought it would be my 2nd O2 sensor, so I removed and plugged it (it almost sat on the transmission). Still got the rattle, so I thought it... Got my 4-2-1 installed. I have a major rattle between 2-2.5k rpms. Not much of a rattle as it sounds like it is vibrating against something rather strongly. Thought it would be my 2nd O2 sensor, so I removed and plugged it (it almost sat on the transmission). Still got the rattle, so I thought it would be hitting the under brace between the lower suspension arms. I bent the very end of it down and now have about a half inch of clearance. Still gets the noise.

Thing is, when I first start the car, no noise. I can pull out of the driveway from first to second, no noise. Pull on the street, no noise from first to fourth, then by fifth it begins. After it rattles, it will rattle in any gear. This is extremely annoying as most speed limits here are 45, which is right at the rattle point in 5th.

I am thinking it might be where the header collects into the dual pipe, as those studs might have somehow worked their way loose a little bit? I will weld the top of them to the flange. Other than that I am stumped.

Has anyone installed this on their protege and had this problem? ]]> Protege Performance Jeezus http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123830261-626-4-2-1-Header-install-problems