Canadian MP3 Model Information
- 1 of 250 models produced for the Canadian market
- only available in Laser Blue Mica (24A)
- front-end 'preview' of upcoming 2002 Proteg5 model featuring
- unique front grille
- "Sport" round fog lamps
- front wind splitter
- side turn signals
- side skirts
- unique rear trunk-mounted spoiler
- rear bumper lip
- special satin finish badging
- Sport tuned Racing Beat exhaust system
- shortened gear shifter
- Tokico dampners
- Racing Beat front & rear stabilizer bars (sway bars)
- strut tower brace
- no ABS
- 17"x7" Racing Hart alloy wheels
- quicker 15.4:1 steering ratio
- increased engine output over regular FS-DE powered models
- horsepower - 140hp @ 6000rpm (SAE net)
- torque - 142lbs/ft @ 4500rpm (SAE net)
- increased engine output over regular FS-DE powered models due to
- recalibrated ignition timing and air/fuel ratio
- revised intake manifold
- low back-pressure exhaust
- upgraded Kenwood 280-watt sound system including
- Kenwood Excelon Z828 CD/MP3 Head Unit (180 watts)
- trunk-mounted 10-inch subwoofer (100 watts)
- Kenwood Excelon speakers front/rear
- silver interior accents and unique two-tone sport bucket seats
- Nardi leather 3-spoke steering wheel
- Nardi leather shift knob
- MazdaSpeed lightweight performance pedals
- standard A/C
The goal of this car was to be able to beat the Mazdaspeed Protege, and this goal has definitely been achieved. Power has been made available in due to the HiBoost Turbo kit which remains one of the most comprehensive aftermarket turbo kits for the Mazda Protege's of this era.
HiBoost Turbo Kit
- IHI VF-22 Dual Ceramic Ball Bearing Turbo
- Cast Iron Manifold Cast iron downpipe
- Bar and Plate Front Mounted Intercooler
- Haltech F10X stand alone fuel management system
- Spal A/C Fan
- 3-ply Silicone Hoses
- Braided Oil Lines
- Stainless Steel Clamps
- Air Intake System with 3" open element air filter
- HKS SSQV BOV Upgrade
To further mesh the MP3 and the HiBoost kit as well as improve the vehicle, I have also added the following.
Upgrades to the Performance Modifications
- Total Quartz Energy 9000 Engine Oil
- ELF Tranself TRJ Gear Oil
- ELF Frelub 650 Brake Fluid
- E-series Swaybar Bushings
- Nology HotWires (Coil-On-Plug Conversion)
- Protege5 ECU (no advanced timing)
- TWM shifter bushings
- Mazdaspeed LSD
- Revision III
- machined for speedo gear
- professionally welded pinion gear for strength
- AWR Motor Mounts
- 95 durometer
- front and rear mount
- side inserts
- 215/45-17 Dunlop Direzza Star Spec Z1 tires
- 440cc Subaru WRX injectors
- Stewart Warner Maximum Series Boost Gauge
- Stewart Warner Maximum Series Oil Pressure Gauge
- Stewart Warner Maximum Series Oil Temperature Gauge
- AEM DryFlow air filter
- custom fabricated 2.5" mid-pipe with Magnaflow Performance Hi-Flow Catalytic
- Mazdaspeed Protege brakes
- front calipers
- front rotors
- front pads
Additionally, the car does have some aesthetic modifications which complete the vehicle's overall feel.
Aesthetic Modifications
- Tinted (20%)
- Wheel locks (McGard OEM)
- Alpine iDA-X001 Head Unit
- 3rd brake light delete cover
- 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege Racing Hart Wheels (Hyper Silver)
- CompuSTAR Two-Way Alarm/Starter
- Xtec 5000k hi/lo HID Conversion Kit
Currently, the car sports an amazing tune. I've spent hundreds of hours tuning the car myself and professionally. It is due to all this hard work and money that I do not want to part the kit from the car. I want it to be sold as-is. I recently bumped into someone from behind and as a result one of the headlights and the hood is pushed in a little bit. The bumper cover has a small tear in it. Barely noticeable.
Additional Parts Included
- laptop for tuning with all tuning software and maps
- Emissions Test (valid until Feb. 2011)
Lastly, here's the typical information for the vehicle as it sits currently.
Current Numbers
- 141,xxx KMS
- 192 HP; 206 TQ
Car sale is on hold. Car is being parted and put back to stock. Mods can close this thread as I will repost a new one when the car is ready for sale and all back to stock.
I can be reached most easily via PM.
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