UsingPEMDAS

Hey there..I'm new to this forum..so first off I'll just say whats up? I've always wanted a protege, and had a B13 4 door Sentra with every little bolt on possible. Got bored, and went back to Rabbits. Still have the Rabbit, but picked up this 92 for nothing..Here's what I got:
92 Protege LX Auto...
Needs: Tranny, drivers fender, front bumper, grille.

I don't wanna deal with the auto, so I'd like to swap out for a manual. I work for an import tuning/swap shop, so parts might not be bad to find. I want to really just go for a BP-ZET but they don't have the FWD tranny's it seems. Where should I start, and what will I need besides :
BP-ZET, 5 spd, ECU, clutch, flywheel, pedal assembly, possibly a starter?

Sorry for the long newbie post, just gettin started the right way hopefully... And I have the funds to start everything right now..so expect something clean and quick in a few months.

Thanx,
Greyson

Bill

Welcome to the site! I really can't offer any advice, but I think you will really like the car once it's together and running!!

UsingPEMDAS

Ok, well to simplify it, what do I need to swap from auto ---> maunal? Will any 323/protege tranny work? I can get a 1.6 323 5 spd, but is it worth it? My parts list:

pedal cluster
5 spd tranny
flywheel
clutch kit
starter (? not sure)
axels (?)
ECU (?)

I want the car to run without problems, and I plan on going to the BPT very soon after a little more research is done ( Turbo the BP-DE, or go with a full BP-ZET) So if you could please help me figure out what else is needed for the 5spd switch, it would be greatly appreciated

BTW: Is there a LSD tranny out there?

itzkcatz

Welcome to the board. As i see it you have 3 good choices . You can either buy a turbo and manifold and hook it up to your stock motor, Buy a BPT (GTX) motor and swap it in. Or you can buy a KL-ZE motor (2.5 V6) and swap it in. Sounds like your protege needs some work. Hows the motor running?

jeremy

yeah but if he just bolts the turbo onto the regular bp---wouldn't it run about the same amount of dough as it would be to get the engine and swap it?.......if there is a turbo that runs cheaper than doing the whole swap--hook me up--let me know....thnks



LAtER

Identity_X

Uh, no

UsingPEMDAS

Hows the BP running now? GOod question I will be bringing the car into my shop this week. I picked the car up on a trade for some cheap VW suspension. It's needing some body work/paint. THe interior isn't bad, but the drivers door panel is worn. Nothing a good cleaning can't take care of. As I've searched for BP-T info I haven't found the answers I want. I basically want to do a simple swap, and what items I'll need. Ok simple isn't really what I meant, but after almost going through an SR20DET on a 1.6 sentra 4 door, simple for the protege BP-T sounds ok. Anyways... First thing is seeing how the original BP runs. Going from there, 5 spd conversion. That might be kinda spendy, but I figure if I need the BP-T ECU to make a turbo work, than that saves the stock manual ECU I'd already need. Tranny's seem to run about $150, and I hope I can find a pedal cluster for cheap as well. Misc hardware, new clutch kit, and a used flywheel should do the trick. As soon as the engine is going, I'd like to put some GC's, and Tokicos on with a rear sway. I have some clean 15" wheels and some white paint set away for it already.

THats gettin kinda long... where should I start looking for the turbo mani/charger/ecu/DP for the swap to work? Also, will I need injectors?

Thanx for the info...keep it comin

UsingPEMDAS

Also...looking to have a fun boosted daily driver. 1/4 mile times aren't important to me, and I would like to be able to take it auto-xing every once in awhile. But if I have to race I'd like to know it can hold it's ground with some competition in a straight line. Figuring a BP with Turbo fitted, running stock engine management, good exhaust/intake, and maybe a boost controler @ 10-14 psi if possible, what times would I be looking at?

itzkcatz

You can get a Vj-20 turbo and mainfold for 500. You will need some fuel upgrades that will prob run u 400-500. a bpt ecu is about 450 but i think u can use the stock ecu for low boost. Or you can get a BP-T motor for around 1200 shipped with a vj-20 turbo on it with 330cc? injectors and around 36k miles. You can get the motor from www.barelylegaltransplants.com browse around he also has a swap guide of what u will need to do this. You can hit 13's with little problems. Goodluck