Just another yellow P5 build...

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Jackie chan

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Pro5

• Apr 13, 2017

• #641

Yes, he said they don't know what happened. They are a wiseco vendor and they do them all the time. My machine work was done for free on the new block.

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babyluv1

• Apr 14, 2017

• #642

At least they've owned up to it. Sorry you had to go through the bull. I'm glad it's working like it's supposed to now.

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hornsfan10609

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2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege x2

• Apr 16, 2017

• #643

That looks so damn nice man.

 

mspeedP5

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'02 Protege5

• Apr 17, 2017

• #644

That Sir, is one fine looking power-plant!

 

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Jackie chan

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Pro5

• Apr 17, 2017

• #645

Thanks! Just need an lsd and an exhaust now.

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Jackie chan

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Pro5

• May 1, 2017

• #646

Forgot to post this pic in here, took it last week. This is how she currently sits, runs flawless, no leaks, no issues at all whatsoever, just been dailying at 12psi and enjoying it!

 

mspeedP5

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'02 Protege5

• May 1, 2017

• #647

Looking good!

 

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(u_u) ...zZzZzzz

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• May 1, 2017

• #648

yeah, that thing is a work of art.

 

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Jackie chan

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Pro5

• May 1, 2017

• #649

Thanks guys!!

 

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Corphish

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83 RX-7 Gsl, 2000 Mazda Protege LX, 2011 Mazda3 Sport i

• May 1, 2017

• #650

Ok, so I have finally read through the whole thread! Way to go!

I will be following this as a guide!

 

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Jackie chan

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Pro5

• May 1, 2017

• #651

Corphish said:

Ok, so I have finally read through the whole thread! Way to go!

I will be following this as a guide!

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Wow, awesome that means a lot. I should've done more documentation during the motor assembly and install process and taken more pics of things. But I tend to just get in the zone and forget.

 

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Corphish

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83 RX-7 Gsl, 2000 Mazda Protege LX, 2011 Mazda3 Sport i

• May 1, 2017

• #652

Honestly the only thing I want more info on is that progress swaybar! I don't quite understand how it attaches or works lol.

 

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Jackie chan

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Pro5

• May 1, 2017

• #653

So basically I'm too low to use the progress bar. I remedied this by flipping the bar below the lateral link and attaching it to the lateral link rather than the strut. I believe this is how the probe, mx6, and 626 guys have theirs set up. There is a company called king6fab who makes swaybar mounts for the megan arms, rather than my ghetto handlebar risers. Eventually I'll buy a set of those, they look really nice.

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Corphish

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83 RX-7 Gsl, 2000 Mazda Protege LX, 2011 Mazda3 Sport i

• May 1, 2017

• #654

Jackie chan said:

So basically I'm too low to use the progress bar. I remedied this by flipping the bar below the lateral link and attaching it to the lateral link rather than the strut. I believe this is how the probe, mx6, and 626 guys have theirs set up. There is a company called king6fab who makes swaybar mounts for the megan arms, rather than my ghetto handlebar risers. Eventually I'll buy a set of those, they look really nice.

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Thank you so much!

 

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Izimo

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Mazda Protege5

• May 2, 2017

• #655

How did you get the HVAC to fit? I have the exact same, but they are too 'short' to fit. I love your car!

 

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Jackie chan

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Pro5

• May 2, 2017

• #656

Izimo said:

How did you get the HVAC to fit? I have the exact same, but they are too 'short' to fit. I love your car!

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Either press the center plastic parts and they'll slide in a bit giving more length, or chuck them in a drill and spin them while filing away some of the collar.

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Izimo

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Mazda Protege5

• May 2, 2017

• #657

Jackie chan said:

Either press the center plastic parts and they'll slide in a bit giving more length, or chuck them in a drill and spin them while filing away some of the collar.

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I'll try tomorrow! Thanks!

 

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Protege5 Smoke

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2002 Mazda Protege5

• May 7, 2017

• #658

Still the most detailed, in-depth, and best looking build thread on the forum. I come here for motivation to work on my P5 nice work. And that engine bay is frikkin gorgeous. I'd use that as my desktop wallpaper

 

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Jackie chan

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Pro5

• May 7, 2017

• #659

Protege5 Smoke said:

Still the most detailed, in-depth, and best looking build thread on the forum. I come here for motivation to work on my P5 nice work. And that engine bay is frikkin gorgeous. I'd use that as my desktop wallpaper

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Thanks for the kind words! But there have been lots of better builds than mine on here. I appreciate it though!

 

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Protege5 Smoke

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2002 Mazda Protege5

• May 7, 2017

• #660

Maybe I haven't been around long enough then lol. For me, this is the best, and cleanest build I've seen. But I guess everyone has different taste