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    WTB: Protege 2.0 Engine

    My MSP engine is blown and I need a new one. Income tax return is comming soon and I'll be ready to buy an engine in about two or three weeks. Who has one? Where can I get the best deal ?
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    Wastegate Actuator Question

    Ok, I got the old actuator out and the new one inplace except for one thing. I can't get that damn clip back on to hold the actuator to the wastegate. The Actuator arm stays on but I can't get the clip on. Is there a trick to getting it on without taking evrything off. Or , does anyone know...
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    Wastegate Actuator Install Question

    I just installed a boost gauge and at idle it's a 20psi vacume. When I dirve it goes to around 2psi boost. I know this isn't right. I chacked for leaks in the boost tubes and they are fine. I have a wastegate actuator to try next. My question is... the post that connects to the turbo...
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    performance question...

    Okay, my wife was driving yesterday and we were next to a Cobalt (didn't have the SS on the back). The car walked away rather easily from us. I am thinking with the mods we have on the car that is should have beat a regular cobalt easily and hung around a cobalt SS. Am I wrong ? This leads...
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    WTB : MSP Wheels Local ?

    I'm not sure if it's appropriate to post this here but I'm looking for some stock MSP wheels. I would like a clean set of 4 wheels. They can be 03 or 03.5 with or without tires. The ones I have, have a lot of curb rash. If no one has these, so somone know of a wheel repair location that...
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    WTB Turbo Bolts for Turbo Back install

    They suggest new bolts when installing a turbo back exhaust. Anyone have some new ones ? Or is this somthing I can pick up locally at the auto parts store ?
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    Want Katrboy Exhaust Hangers

    Just like the Title... I am interested in saving a few bucks on some exhaust hangers... if you have them let me know.. Thanks
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    Boost Gauge Question

    I'm going to be buying a boost gauge because I want to make use of the Boost Control option on my UNICHIP, but I don't want to do it without being able to verify boost. I also want to make sure my wastegate actuator is working properly. ( I was just going to buy one and replace it, but for the...
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    WTB Autometer C2 Boost Gauge.

    I'm looking for an Autometer C2 Boost Gauge just as the title says. I'm looking for a good deal on a new, or like new condition gauge. It must be an Autometer C2 because it has to match the other gauges in my wife's car.
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    Vacume Lines?

    Ok, I'm a little confused about vacuem lines. I bought a used MSP and it already had hard pipes and a VTA blow-off valve. When I installed my new Hardpipes and BOV I just hooked the same vacume line to the new one. The only vacume line I know of in the car is the one comming from the...
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    WTB Used Exhaust

    I want to buy a used cat-back or turbo back exhaust. If it's a turbo back I want one with a cat. I'm not looking for the Factory Mazdaspeed exhaust. i want a used aftermarket exauhst. Thanks......
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    Cigarett Lighter Fuse ?

    I bought my car used and it didn't have an owners manual. The cigarette lighter hasn't worked since day one. I pulled it out and checked it with a multi meter and got nothing and the fuse box lids don't specificly say cig. lighter. Hopefully it's a fuse that i can't find and not a cut wire...
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    Who has a CF trunk ?

    My wife and I just put a VIS carbon fiber hood on over the weekend (along with other mods) and she's realy interested in getting a Carbone Fiber Trunk lid. If somone else has one, do you like it. How much of a pain in the ass was the install ? I'm just worried about the trunk sealing and...
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    UNICHIP Is it worth it ?

    Well, This weekend was a productive weekend. I installed a Perrin FMIC, SRI, Vis Evo II Carbon fiber hood, Carbon tail lights, a Perrin BOV, and relocated my MAF. What's next? I'm thinking about the UNICHIP.... but is it worth it ? I've searched on here and had mixed reviews. It's my...
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    problems with Perrin install.. FMAI, CAI, and BOV

    problems with Perrin install... FIXED THANKS.. I installed a perrin FMIC, CAI, and BOV (ven to atmosphere). After the install while sitting in the garage it started up and idled smoothly for about 10 mins. Durring that time my brother-in-law checked for leaks, and anything else that looked...
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    WTB Interior Parts...

    Just bought a MSP and there are a few things that my wife wants fixed. I'd love to same some money and help someone get rid of things just sitting around. 1. Driver seatbelt assembley. I need the dark grey belt and the buckle assemley as well. 2. Glove box door..Dark Grey as well 3...
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    WTB Stock Items...

    Just bought a MSP and there are a few things that my wife wants fixed. I'd love to same some money and help someone get rid of things just sitting around. 1. Driver seatbelt assembley. I need the dark grey belt and the buckle assemley as well. 2. Glove box door..Dark Grey as well 3...
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    Suggestions Please *New MSP*

    I just bought my wife a Mazdaspeed Protege. The previous owner had upgraded the intercooler. It looks like a do it yourself kit. The car has been stalling and it hesitates sometimes when on the throttle. ... anyway, I ordered a new Perrin Intercooler kit and the Vent to Air Perrin BOV...
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