Mazda_Powered's 91 Protege LX

[92dx]

Ive had some pretty decent performance from my tbird hybrid. Netted me a 107mph trap on 15psi, which should be at around a 12.9 sec pass ( I ran a 13.5 with a 2.4 60') Not super fast but worth it IMO. If you can get one for cheap or have it already Id say do it. Tapping the center for the oil feed fitting is the "hardest" part.

[Mazda_Powered]

sent you a pm re: seating, matching interior .. ect might just be what you are after

awaiting said PM

Why not? It's good for over 225-250whp and it doesn't cost much for the turbo itself so I don't see why its a waste to do it. Seriously if you want more then you really need to look into trans upgrades first.

I'm sticking with it, heard good things about it!

the T-bird turbo isn't **** for an upgrade. i wouldn't waste your time.
the inducer wheel on the compressor side is maybe 1.5mm bigger then the VJ20.
its in essence the same damn thing. just has slightly better options for an inlet.

you're just full of positive comments eh? lol jesus man

Ive had some pretty decent performance from my tbird hybrid. Netted me a 107mph trap on 15psi, which should be at around a 12.9 sec pass ( I ran a 13.5 with a 2.4 60') Not super fast but worth it IMO. If you can get one for cheap or have it already Id say do it. Tapping the center for the oil feed fitting is the "hardest" part.

See I like your comment haha. It's going from a dinky 47 trim to a 55 trim with the Tbird comp wheel specs, so it's going to make more power...just a hair later in the power band, should kick harder than the VJ11/20 any day though.

[MazdaNoob]

i guess i'll resend it then ..or check my phone for an incomplete pm

[Mazda_Powered]

pm received! haha

well I haven't done anything yet with the BG, trying to decide what I want to do with all the stuff that I got back with her lol...because there's a lot! the car is full minus the drivers seat lol. So I'm checkin a few local BP people to see if they want any of it before I bring it in to the metal recyclers. I'll be delivering them a disassembled BP, minus the block and oil pan (oil pan will be cleaned up and fitted with a new oil return line, something threaded vs slip and clamp this time).

Then I can re-shampoo and detail the seats...because he didn't seem to care about protecting them when putting all this stuff in there...sooo blue and brown seats it is! :/

[Cool_Steve]

Really cool that you got it back. Not everyone is so lucky when they try to get their old ride back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1uvmh75xxs

[Mazda_Powered]

thanks guys for the support so far!

I've decided to list my plans for the BG, because I don't plan on doing much other than what's listed here. Don't want to make it too unreliable and expensive haha.

Suspension:

Koni 86-2442 front inserts
Conical upper hats for the front coilover setup (current running ST front lowering springs on KYBs)
custom rear strut bar
front tie bar

Brakes:

Porterfield R4-S? pads
local generic rotors
SS flex lines

Drivetrain:

VJ16 Tbird hybrid with w/e support mods that'll need to be done (injectors maybe?)
2.5" turboback exhaust
90AMP alt upgrade
Ball bearing shifter linkage bushings
Wideband O2

Body:

obviously body work and white paint lol
Top Secret rear bumper
finish front bumper
Lengthen EGT skirts to fit

Interior:

Lower OEM LX front seats
MX3 black carpet w/ black mats
CDN headliner

Plus some ridiculous low offset wheels...should make a fun car! haha

[MazdaNoob]

which 90 am upgrade .. the rx7 or the mpv ?

[Mazda_Powered]

I've got a KL alt I had rebuilt for the 626, going to swap on the V belt pulley once I measure it and figure which wheel I need lol..

[Wilyb]

You'll want to change her name from Lilly to Lola too... she`s been through more Johns and Jacks of late than a old hooker !!

[MazdaNoob]

updates ?

[Mazda_Powered]

haha but she's not a man...I think you mean Roxanne! haha

[Mazda_Powered]

here's what I'll be doing for the rear strut bar as well. Contemplating on having it branch off to the rear and bolt up to the frame rail ends as well...provide a bit more rigidity.



Was also contemplating on making a front frame rail brace, much like the OEM crash guard, but stronger. I still don't get it why people remove them...they're still a brace, just nothing to go bragging about haha.

[DeeAOne]

Mmm suspension upgrades!

[Mazda_Powered]

oh ya! Chassis strengthening ftw! I'd really love a set of those fender braces tho! I'm surprised there aren't more ppl on this forum with them...being mostly FWD n all lol.

[93BlkOnGreenPro]

But are they $130- 170 worth of strengthening?