Marko's Mazdaspeed Protege
--Background--
I bought the car back in 2005 with 25k on it, and for a good deal at the time. I was always a fan of the MSP form the day it came out and always knew I would own one. I couldn't be happier that I bought it and still have it today. Its different and unique in more ways than I ever thought imaginable, and that's why I like it.
--Leave it alone--
I couldn't. Even though the MSP is an awesome car to start of with, I knew there was things I could improve on. I started doing basic stuff like FMIC, and exhaust. Later on I realized the drawbacks and downfalls of the stock ECU so I upgraded to a Microtech EMS and also did some fueling upgrades. Gauges and some interior bits were also in order to make things a little nicer. Suspension was also not left forgotten and things were upgraded and replaced to stiffer aftermarket parts. Next inline will be getting the engine done as well as turbo upgrades.
--The Goal--
The MSP build is focused on it being a fun/quick track car, but with the ability to still be street driven if I want. I don't really care much about straight line speed and max power, but rather a very well balanced car.
--Current Engine Mods--
-AEM CAI
-Perrin FMIC
-Greddy Type S BOV
-Stock Intake Manifold Ported and VICS/VTCS Removed
-MAM Exhaust Manifold
-Corksport S-Pipe
-Apex Motorsports Downpipe
-Greddy SP2 Catback
-Jay's Racing Fuel Rail-NI
-Seimens 550cc Injectors
-Walbro 255lph Pump
-Aeromotive Fuel Press Regulator-NI
-Microtech LT10 EMS
-J&S Safeguard with Bosch Knock Sensor
-Inegral Performance 268/268 Cams
-Kasmankk Adjustable Cam gears
-Focus Adjustable Cam gears
-AWR/Ron Davis Radiator with Fan Shroud
-Samco Coolant Hoses
-Stant Lower Temp T-stat
--Current Drivetrain Mods--
-OEM Differential- Welded
-Neo Trans Fluid
-AWR Front and Rear Motor Mounts
-AWR Driver & Passanger MM Inserts
-RRacing Motor Mount Inserts
-Kartboy Short Shifter
-Kartboy Shifter Bushings
-Kartboy Exhaust hangers
-Corksport Shifter Bushings
-Corksport 3rd Link Shifter Bushings
-Stoptech Slotted Rotors
-Hawk HPS Brake Pads
-Goodridge SS Brake Lines
-H&R 15mm Wheel Spacers
--Current Suspension Mods--
-AWR Coilovers w/Bilstein Shocks
-AWR Front Camber Plates
-AWR Rear Strut Mounts
-AWR Adjustable Endlinks
-TSSFAB Adjustable Rear Link Kit
-GT-Spec Trunk Cage
-GT-Spec Lower Tie Brace-NI
-GT-Spec Lower 4 Point Brace-NI
-Corksport Front Strut Bar
-Pedders Front Control Arm Bushings-NI
-Pedders Trailing Arm Bushings-NI
--Current Misc--
-Greddy Profec II- EBC
-Apexi Turbo Timer
-Defi Boost,EGT, Water Temp, Oil Temp & Oil Press Gauges
-J&S Safeguard Knock/Retard Gauge
-AEM Wideband
--Future/In the Works--
-more to come-
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