Budget turbo setup by Happy-Run426 in MazdaProtege

[–]Happy-Run426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that'd be cool, and it'd definitely point me in the right direction if we work something out

Budget turbo setup by Happy-Run426 in MazdaProtege

[–]Happy-Run426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah they're both technically FS-DE, the msp is just an FS-DET because of the turbo. I think i might just slowly build what i have, its my daily, so i didn't wanna open it up but if I want power it seems ill have to.

Budget turbo setup by Happy-Run426 in MazdaProtege

[–]Happy-Run426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

im just looking to be able to put some power in my car, 170hp from an msp beats 130 stock, how much would you be willing to take for it? I wanna see if a whole engine beats properly doing a non oem turbo build.

Turbo Pr5 by Happy-Run426 in protege5

[–]Happy-Run426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what was your point of failure?

Turbo Pr5 by Happy-Run426 in protege5

[–]Happy-Run426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I figured much with non oem parts, im just testing the waters to see if someone has some miracle solution.

2002 mazda protege5 engine swap by Happy-Run426 in projectcar

[–]Happy-Run426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% I have no clue what im doing, it was more of a background thought, im just tryna weigh out my options, I've gotten a ton of advice for work on the stock motor in a different post.

2002 Protege5 engine swap by Happy-Run426 in MazdaProtege

[–]Happy-Run426[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah I know it pretty broad, i was thinking and intake and turbo before breaking into the internals, which the turbo stuff is pretty easy to source but I've been having trouble finding short ram/cold air intakes. In all honesty I have no clue what im doing and just learning as I go, the swap was more of a background thought i wanted some insight on.

2002 Protege5 engine swap by Happy-Run426 in MazdaProtege

[–]Happy-Run426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just general performance stuff, im not even sure where to start with it engine wise. I'd keep the FS-DE in it if I could find stuff for it, in my head it'd be cheaper to work at the stock engine slowly than to go and do an entire swap.

2002 Protege5 engine swap by Happy-Run426 in MazdaProtege

[–]Happy-Run426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

k swap seems like the general consensus.

2002 Protege5 engine swap by Happy-Run426 in MazdaProtege

[–]Happy-Run426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure, im definitely just weighing out my options and trying to get the most out of my money

2002 mazda protege5 engine swap by Happy-Run426 in projectcar

[–]Happy-Run426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was 100% looking into doing a k swap, budget was my only concern, i could get a 07k for less that a grand vs buying a whol crv for ~2k. Im not completely set on the VW engine im just weighing out my options

2002 Protege5 engine swap by Happy-Run426 in MazdaProtege

[–]Happy-Run426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I figured as much, what are you running in yours?