where can i get a new .8L T4cyl (BPturbo) engine for my 98 protege?-

 

You can't get them new anymore.

 

where else could i get one besides corksport?

 

barelylegaltransplants.com has them but they r out of stock

 

http://www.twistedperformance.com/engines1.html
http://www.raceup.com/car_service.htm
http://www.remanufactured.com/JDM_VTECGSREngines.htm
http://www.osakajdmmotors.com/other/
http://www.japandomesticmotor.com/other.asp
http://www.streetimports.com/prices.htm
http://www.blt.n3.net/
http://www.corksport.com

 

Did any one notice that the street imports has a BPT with AWD? How sweet would that be to set up on a Pro?

 

Great, though you would need to find an AWD floorpan. I saw an AWD model Protege in San Francisco for $1500.

Unfortunately the AWD tranny is weak and doesn't stand up to hard launches.

 

So you buy a gutted frame and work from the ground up.... Expensive, but in the end would put the Mazdaspeed to shame. So 1500 for engine + tranny, 1500 for frame with AWD. Upgrades and a couple of swaps and you have a base for exterior/interior mods for under 10k. Not bad. The 200+ hp on AWD is not bad either... I'd never do it, but man would that be a fun project to work on.

Still too busy thinking of Mazda 3 projects... (mmmm 3.....)

 

Don't forget the $$$$ that it would cost to import GTX or GTR drivetrain (Axles, rear diff etc....) from Japan.