Looking for an upgrade for my '02 Protege LX. Hear MP3 chips are a good start, but don't know where to look for them. Also Jet Performance can custom program my chip for $399, but that sounds like a lot, and I'd have to have it reprogrammed after a few more mods to optimize performance anyway.
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Originally posted by UnleashedLooking for an upgrade for my '02 Protege LX. Hear MP3 chips are a good start, but don't know where to look for them. Also Jet Performance can custom program my chip for $399, but that sounds like a lot, and I'd have to have it reprogrammed after a few more mods to optimize performance anyway.Personal 1/4 mile: 57 sec @ 14 mph
Haven't tried with the pro yet...
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I have seen them on E-bay for sale-Ecu for around 150-180. Just have to look and catch one on there..."mess with the mazda...... mess with the chick......."mazdachic"
I don't go looking for no trouble but somehow the trouble always finds me, Don't make me have you in the trauma center With your momma crying cause her only son is dying, She just don't know it's just your karma catching up cause I'm a Drama Setter
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Originally posted by Topheri bought a mp3 ecu from someone on the forum for $160 shipped.Personal 1/4 mile: 57 sec @ 14 mph
Haven't tried with the pro yet...
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what kind of benefits do you get with an upgraded ECU? Just performance? Any electrical as a lot of people have problems with headlight dimming when their stereo is on (me included).2001 ES (Featured at SoundDomain)
Pioneer/SoundStream/JBL/Coustic/Elemental Designs/Focal/
KnuKonceptz/Lightning Audio/SoundQuest/Tiff/
Gel America/Dynamo Deep Cycle Battery/
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Originally posted by MisterTwhat kind of benefits do you get with an upgraded ECU? Just performance? Any electrical as a lot of people have problems with headlight dimming when their stereo is on (me included).Personal 1/4 mile: 57 sec @ 14 mph
Haven't tried with the pro yet...
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10hp...but you have to run premium gas. you can usually find someone with a MP3 that's going turbo that'll trade with you. search around and see what you can find. i bought mine off a guy that totalled his MP3 and decided to part it out.2003 Spicy MSP
2003 Mazda Protege5 - traded
2001 Mazda MP3 #1476 - sold
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Originally posted by UnleashedWhat about install? Shop or selfdoable with maybe a written guide?Personal 1/4 mile: 57 sec @ 14 mph
Haven't tried with the pro yet...
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Originally posted by MisterTwhat kind of benefits do you get with an upgraded ECU? Just performance? Any electrical as a lot of people have problems with headlight dimming when their stereo is on (me included).
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Originally posted by Esteban ToledoTheoretically, you should see about 10hp. However, flyin' protege didn't realize this gain. You can see their test here: www.flyinprotege.com .
There is more going on in the MP3 other than the ECU, and that is why the MP3 has 10 more horse.
I'm glad someone is showing the link for the dyno's at Flyin' Protege. That was my car that was used for half of the test.
The exhaust (its more than an axle back), the intake manifold (lack of VTCS) and the advanced timing all account for the extra power. The dyno clearly shows where the advanced timing kicks in (5000 rpm) and shows that it only really made about one to two horsepower over the Protege 5 ECU on my car, after 5000 rpm."Hey look at me, I'm stupid as hell and can't even breath properly, little alone read!" - Master Shake
2001 Mazda Protege MP3, with Flyin' Protege Turbo Kit
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So MP3 ECU not worth buying eh
Alright, I'll add more power by...... *drumroll*
buying the BuddyClub2 bodykit!!!
Yea Yea, kits are for kids, but I AM a kid (well, compared to most of the people here hehe)
Plus I'm never gonna be able to save up for the HiBoost Turbo Kit.
Ok, bye bye ECU upgrade...
and thanks to all of you for replying.2002 Protege LX
] Eibach Pro Springs [] Tokico HP shocks [] AWR rear swaybar [] PIAA Super Plasma GT-X [] custom CAI [] 30% all-around tints [] 17" Flik Wasps / Kumho Ecsta 711 tires [] APC Eurotails [
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