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[charksen]

I have a 2002 MP5 with 70k miles. It feels like the car has been slowing down a bit, and I'm looking for some ways to increase horsepower. Not looking for anything too radical (no turbos), but simple/effective upgrades that can "speed" things up.
Thanks in advance!

 

[thestone11]

is your car stock? what power are you looking for? low end or high end?

 

[mx-p5]

Our cars don't "Speed" up w/o turbo, or extensive engine work.

Intake/header/high flow catted midpipe/catbackexhaust

Basic boltons that will make the car sound faster.

To make it really fast, drive it to the dealer and trade it in.

 

[Kymerik]

or if you like your car, grab a mazdaspeed protege turbo kit and boom, problem solved

btw, search button is your friend

 

[mx-p5]

Mazdaspeed Protege turbo is on my checklist

 

[nate0123]

the best bang for the buck is definitely a header that replaces the precat

together with intake & exhaust, you'll probably see about 10-12 whp increase

 

[P5inMD]

how difficult is it to put that turbo setup into an auto?

you can drop a k&n lifetime air filter in your stock air box. I did and it feels good(er). it has a deeper suction sound. I'm just hoping that no air is leaking in from after the filter. it also seems to help a tad bit on gas - or maybe that's because my old filter was super dirty ?? mphh

 

[mx-p5]

Bazooka joe is running the msp setup on his auto. Keep the boost low and you should have no problems as long as you get a good tune

 

[RABID_MP5]

What does the HP & torque curve for a turbo add really look & feel like? i.e. at 1500RPM, 2000, 2500 do they help a lot, or is it when you wind it out? Lacking a turbo, the easiest route to power is to up the revs. Exxon will luv ya too.

 

[MP3Architect]

or if you like your car, grab a mazdaspeed protege turbo kit and boom, problem solved

boom being the key word there! awesome quote.


i would really recommend getting a header for the car. that should help for what your looking for. give you a noticeable difference and run maybe $150-$300 (not sure of current prices. but i spent $300 i think for an awr few years back)
id see if you can find a used awr somewhere on here. i think they're the best bet though others have a different preference. good luck!

 

[mx-p5]

AWR's are super hard to find now. OBX is common place and can be had for $240 or so from Protegegarage

 

[thestone11]

If you are looking for low end power, I would say drop a K&N filter to your stock air box rather than buying a short ram or cold air intake~! stock air box gives you more torque at the low end~!

 

[P-Funk!]

Look at member sigs.

 

[P5inMD]

anyone else notice that the k&n lifetime filter adds a deeper sound to their intake? (stock air box)

 

[kura808]

hehe yups xD when i had stock paper filter, it sounded nothing like the k&n one. i like the k&n one. maybe i'll do the airbox mod haha

anyone else notice that the k&n lifetime filter adds a deeper sound to their intake? (stock air box)

 

[kura808]

u said ur car feels like its slowing down a bit? maybe u need a tuneup. yea just do basic bolt ons like I/H/E. idk my car feels kinda peppy wit my axleback and little k&n filter thing. haha just the other day i felt bored so i tried to see how fast i could go up a incline. i was surprised how fast i went up to 40. now 60 is something different lol..

 

[maxchao]

Hey those K&N filter are available in everyday auto store right?

Josh

 

[Ki||ian]

I really need to get my car on the dyno to see what I am putting down to the wheels.

 

[maxchao]

And...I/H/E does introduce higher noise right? both normal driving and high rpm driving?
And with a good setup, can someone give me a estimate how much it will cost? I'm just curious....

Josh

 

[Ki||ian]

Yea my I/H/MP/E is a lot louder than stock. A LOT louder. Even on the highway.

For I/H/E expect to spend $1k if you buy all brand new name brand stuff. The rest depends on if you can install them yourself. The Intake is very easy to install.