could you please post the pics, i am much more a visual learner. thanks.
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dbuenger,
Welcome to the Forum. Thank you for your positive comments about the article. When I completed this mod, I was surprised that the improvement in performance was so noticeable. I'm gratified to see that you also experienced a similar improvement.
Your explanation of Mazda not including the cutout because of manufacturing costs is an interesting one. I didn't realize that a mold with a cutout would be more complex, cost more to produce and wear out faster. As you point out, in the case of an economy car like the Protege, Mazda would want to reduce their production costs as much as possible as opposed to more expensive performance-oriented cars. As to the function of the MAF sensor screen, I agree with you that it is a protective device only.
If you could post some photos of your work I think it would be very useful and helpful. I'm sure many readers of this thread would appreciate it. Thank you again.02 DX Millenium Red - The Penultimate Driving Machine
MP3 Strut Tower Bar kit; Cusco Front Lower Arm Tie Bar
MSP Springs, Struts, Stabilizer Bars, Trailing Links, #3 Engine Mount
Kartboy Stabilizer Bar Bushings; Nyloil Shifter Bushings; Red Line MT-90 Gear Oil
MP3 Shifter, Knob and Aluminum Pedal Set
Suvlights HD Wiring Harness; Osram Night Breaker H4 Bulbs; Exide Edge AGM Battery
Summer: 5Zigen FN01R-C 16 x 7" Wheels; Yoko S.drive 205/45-16s
Winter: Enkei OR52 16 x 7" Wheels; Falken Ziex ZE-912 205/45-16s
Modified OEM Air Intake; Racing Beat Exhaust System; Techna-Fit SS Clutch Line
Denso SKJ16CR-L11 Extended Tip Spark Plugs; Magnecor Wires
Power Slot Front Brake Rotors; Techna-Fit SS Brake Lines; Hawk HPS Pads
Red Line Synthetic Engine Oil; C/S Aluminum Oil Cap
Cyberdyne Digital Gauges: Tach; Ambient Air Temp; Voltmeter
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attached (hopefully) are photo's of how I did the mod. the first photo is an overall picture, the second is a close up with areas removed highlighted in red.
I elected to keep the two strengthen ribs and one of the plastic corners in tact. I figure the part still has 80% of it structure with only 15% of the surface area (although I'm not really sure how import it's structure is). I removed the material similar to goldstar's method, with the box cutter you see in photo 1. the only difference is I drilled holes around the edges of the areas to be cut away, essentially perforating the area. I than used the box cutter to cut the large plastic areas away and trim up the edges to make it look pretty. The plastic used on the part is quit soft so it cuts away very easily.
I hope this all helps those thinking about doing this modification. I'm still a little surprised at the amount of performance gained and would recommend to anyone looking for that extra kick.
I may be able to add something else to these posts. I was able to find and download the protege work shop manual. This is the manual the mechanics use when they work on our cars and shows in detail how to take apart just about any part of it. The file is really large so I can't post it personally, but I believe I saved the web site at work and will post it as soon as I find it.Last edited by dbuenger; 01-25-2004, 07:15 AM.
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does it make the engine louder as well as the performance increase?
2000 White Protege LX
Sumitomo 195/60HR14
2 x Polk DB570 (5"x7")
Kenwood KDC-MP522 Head Unit
Kenwood KAC-7251 (800 W) Amp
Audiobahn AWC10T x 2 Subs
Kenwood Music Keg
Black Widow Keyless Entry
Intake- Custom SRI
Clear Corner Lights
APC Clear Tail Lights
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allright cool, thanks, I'll get started on this after the snow melts lol.
edit: well until it stops snowing
2000 White Protege LX
Sumitomo 195/60HR14
2 x Polk DB570 (5"x7")
Kenwood KDC-MP522 Head Unit
Kenwood KAC-7251 (800 W) Amp
Audiobahn AWC10T x 2 Subs
Kenwood Music Keg
Black Widow Keyless Entry
Intake- Custom SRI
Clear Corner Lights
APC Clear Tail Lights
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I performed this mod but I changed it a little bit. Instead of cutting the whole piece out, I cut the front and the sides of it. I then took a blowtorch (set very very low) and ran it along the edge still connected until it softened the plastic enough for me to bend it. I bent it down at an angle so that the air comes in through the grill and is forced into the intake. It doesn't look too pretty but I can sure feel a difference in the power. Not too bad for a free mod.01 ES, jokingly referred to as the Slotege.
Get off my headlight dim biatch. I like it that way. Soon, I'll have enough stuff to make the car shut down because I'll be drawing too much power. Then I'll be happy.
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I performed this mod but I changed it a little bit. I cut the front and the sides of the plastic piece and then took a blowtorch (set very very low) and ran it along the edge still connected until it made the plastic soft enough to bend it. I then bent it so that the air that comes in the grill is forced up into the intake. Not too bad for a free mod.01 ES, jokingly referred to as the Slotege.
Get off my headlight dim biatch. I like it that way. Soon, I'll have enough stuff to make the car shut down because I'll be drawing too much power. Then I'll be happy.
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i more noticed the change in my gas mileage. its a lot better now. but again, not bad for a free mod.
2000 White Protege LX
Sumitomo 195/60HR14
2 x Polk DB570 (5"x7")
Kenwood KDC-MP522 Head Unit
Kenwood KAC-7251 (800 W) Amp
Audiobahn AWC10T x 2 Subs
Kenwood Music Keg
Black Widow Keyless Entry
Intake- Custom SRI
Clear Corner Lights
APC Clear Tail Lights
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Originally posted by TayTayI performed this mod but I changed it a little bit. Instead of cutting the whole piece out, I cut the front and the sides of it. I then took a blowtorch (set very very low) and ran it along the edge still connected until it softened the plastic enough for me to bend it. I bent it down at an angle so that the air comes in through the grill and is forced into the intake. It doesn't look too pretty but I can sure feel a difference in the power. Not too bad for a free mod.
02 DX Millenium Red02 DX Millenium Red - The Penultimate Driving Machine
MP3 Strut Tower Bar kit; Cusco Front Lower Arm Tie Bar
MSP Springs, Struts, Stabilizer Bars, Trailing Links, #3 Engine Mount
Kartboy Stabilizer Bar Bushings; Nyloil Shifter Bushings; Red Line MT-90 Gear Oil
MP3 Shifter, Knob and Aluminum Pedal Set
Suvlights HD Wiring Harness; Osram Night Breaker H4 Bulbs; Exide Edge AGM Battery
Summer: 5Zigen FN01R-C 16 x 7" Wheels; Yoko S.drive 205/45-16s
Winter: Enkei OR52 16 x 7" Wheels; Falken Ziex ZE-912 205/45-16s
Modified OEM Air Intake; Racing Beat Exhaust System; Techna-Fit SS Clutch Line
Denso SKJ16CR-L11 Extended Tip Spark Plugs; Magnecor Wires
Power Slot Front Brake Rotors; Techna-Fit SS Brake Lines; Hawk HPS Pads
Red Line Synthetic Engine Oil; C/S Aluminum Oil Cap
Cyberdyne Digital Gauges: Tach; Ambient Air Temp; Voltmeter
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Originally posted by TayTayI performed this mod but I changed it a little bit. Instead of cutting the whole piece out, I cut the front and the sides of it. I then took a blowtorch (set very very low) and ran it along the edge still connected until it softened the plastic enough for me to bend it. I bent it down at an angle so that the air comes in through the grill and is forced into the intake. It doesn't look too pretty but I can sure feel a difference in the power. Not too bad for a free mod.
was there. well done!
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