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    Simple fit question

    Looking at a set of 15X6.5" et42 4X100 rims for my 99 protege. Tire size is 205/50 Pretty simple, will they fit with no issues? I searched any couldn't find anything, so I figured I'd double check before making a trip. Thanks guys
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    Yay me, CEL = the EGR valve

    nvm, delete
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    Simple mods/upgrades

    To me, the only things I'm really looking to do to my car is mess with the intake and the exhaust. Nothing crazy, just those are always 2 areas where the car could use a little bit more. I'm really not trying to make a racecar out of a 105hp engine lol. Just trying to just make it a bit more...
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    Free custom air intake

    My own idea was to make the inlet for the stock snorkel bigger. Because looking at it, no doubt in my mind that it's restricting some hp. The problem I ran into with that, is that there is a bend in the snorkel on the driver's side, where the airflow path gets reduced + bends. So even with a...
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    Free custom air intake

    What about removing the whole snorkel all together, just leaving the airbox with say a k&n filter in it? The snorkel almost seems restrictive. Although, I've never dealt with a car with a Helmholtz resonator in it before. So I could be off, and it could be very helpful, but its kinda weird...
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    Simple mods/upgrades

    Well, if anything aside from a turbo really is a waste, then I hope I win that protegegarage raffle lol. I was just driving around, and it feels like I almost have to floor it to keep up with the speed of traffic starting from a stoplight. But I'm definitely not going to drop $3k+ for a turbo...
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    Simple mods/upgrades

    Alright, so I got a hold of a 1999 DX for cheap. The problem being, it's a pretty soulless car, it almost wants to have pep but doesn't. So I was trying to figure out if there are any upgrades or mods that help boost performance somewhat? I'll be cleaning the MAF and EGR valve soon enough. I...
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