Recent content by batmang

I haven't checked around the forums yet (search), but I'm assuming there is a go to brand for seals that folks prefer. I also need to get the Blue Point valve keeper remover tool to make the job easier. (mj)

Anyone know the best place to get valve seals? (Hah)

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Thanks!

Yeah. From the TB, its the MAF then BOV.

I picked up a 2003 MazdaSpeed Protege from 65+ year old man in Phoenix a few months ago after being Mazda-less for many years. It was his grandsons car, but he was deployed and had no use for the car, so gramps sold it. It needed a lot of work to get it running properly. Exhaust manifold was...

Replaced it with a POPE downpipe so I have no need for it. $70 Shipped

Anyone have any experience with 17x8-9" wheels with a +30 offset fitting their MSP?

niiiice! cars coming along man, looking good.

Car looks good man, what wheels are those? Rota Grid's?

I'll get some exhaust pics this weekend when the car is back up on stands. Will be installing some new exhaust hangers, so I can get some solid pics of the exhaust (Tom Pope does some quality work!).

Got the POPE downpipe and exhaust installed. Replaced a bad CHRA on the stock GT25 with a new one from Garrett. The car is feeling so MUCH better. Can't go wrong with POPE goodies.

I'm going to guess its a bad wastegate. Seems to be a common problem with MSP's lately (mine included).

Very nice

Yep. Full POPE exhaust with a hi flow cat, extra bung for wideband sensor and a Magnaflow muffler.