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    MSP ECU in LX sedan W/O ABS?

    Does anybody know if the MSP ECU will work with a vehicle that doesn't have ABS? I am piecing together my turbo kit and bought the ECU already. Didn't think about the ABS. Will it cause the Brake light and ABS light to illuminate? if so any way around it?
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    Good turbo choice for Protege?

    So I finally bit the bullet and decided to turbo my 03 lx. I will be piecing it together and so far I only got the t2 manifold. Unfortunately it does not have an external wastegate flange so I'm going to have to go internal for the turbo. next step is finding a good turbo. so far ive been...
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    Clutch wiring diagram? NEED HELP

    Hey guys so after doing an atx to mtx swap I ran into the problem of the auto not having the neutral safety switch connectors in the dash harness. I bypassed it and have been running the car for a few months, the problems I have now are high idle when clutch pedal is depressed and in gear, and a...
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    Insufficient coolant temp?

    Hello Mazda peeps!! So, after installing my headers and deleting my vtcs system my coolant temp has been very, low almost never reaches half way and is usually right around the C on the gauge. I installed hotter plugs which deffinately smoothd out the power band but it didn't effect the temp...
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    Any interest in auto to manual swap thread?

    So I recently totalled my 5 speed 03 sedan in a front end collision but it still runs and drives. Today ill be picking up an automatic 02 sedan and within the next couple weeks I will be doing a auto to manual conversion. Just wandering if you guys would like.to see a write up with pics. I dont...
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    Tuning for intake and headers

    Whats up guys, i just recently bought some M2 performance headers and have a sri installed. Im wandering how can i tune my stock lx ecu to recognize the new parts and make propper gains. I know of the mp3 flash but was wandering if i could just slap in some bigger injectors or something a little...
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    Head rebuild. Where to buy solid lifter shims?

    Hello everyone, I am currently rebuilding my last engine. It was still running but had very bad valve float. I need new shims and was wandering where else i could get some besides Mazda? or if any other engines lifters are compatible?
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    VTCS delete question

    So a few weeks ago I decided to pull my old intake manifold off my blown engine and do a vtcs delete and smooth out the edges in the runners. Just wandering if I could just plug the outside hole and leave the ones on the inside open? I am referring to the holes for the arm that the butterfly...
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    looking at buying a P5 but...... Clutch noise?

    whats up mazda fam. So i recently found a 2003 mp5 for sale. the only problem is a scraping or grinding noise coming from the transmission as the clutch is engaging/engaged and while driving. The owner says she was just cruising through town when she heard a loud pop or thud followed by the...
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    15"x6.5" Rota's tire size?

    Hey guys just picked up a set of rota slip streams for 180$ without tires. Have any of you guys used rotas without problems? Rims are 15x6.5 40mm offset so they should stick out a little further than the stock 45mm offset but i got alot of room to fill. I also bought some 54.1mm to 67.1mm...
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    Side skirt install questions

    So im planning on improving my 03 sedans appearance. I picked up a p5 that was wrecked and was able to save the side skirts. They seem to fit but not sure. Anyone put these on a sedan. If so can i put them on without drilling holes in my body like adhesive?
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    Rear suspension/strut noise

    Hey guys so i just replaced my rear struts and sway bar linkage and now im getting a strange clunking noise on one side. It happens mostly when the suspension isnt under a load like on flat roads but sometimes in corners. To me it sounds like the top of the absorber hitting the body but i...
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    i need power.....

    Howzit mazda peeps I got a 3rd gen protege and 2000$ I will be street drag racing this car and want to know which parts I should Get . Should I go n/a and get all the bolt-ons, intake/header/exhaust etc Or should I just throw a turbo on it. Most competition is hondas so I'm gonna need A lot...
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