00 protege es

i've heard that just by replacing your ignition wires that u can pick up 2%-5% more horse power is this true?

rustychops41

If your current wires are broken, cracked, melted together, missing, I suppose you could. Otherwise I'd say it's about as likely as those $44.00 goverment surplus Jeeps.

Roddimus Prime

the factory wires are good for levels of power that you will NEVER reach in your car. Like Rusty said " If it aint broken, don't fix it".

Save up, research more and spend your money on something that will actually do something.

00 protege es

what do you recomend me saving up for besides intake, shifter, and tires

purePro5

I had good luck with upgrading the wires on my P5. Smoothed out the engine considerably but will not net any power.

Roddimus Prime

header, full exhaust, ECU upgrade, motormounts, msp suspension, big brake kit, port and polish intake manifold, turbo kit....etc...

00 protege es

most of that stuff is a little out of my price range,also i can't find full exhaust for 2000 potege es 1.8L or and ecu for it

Roddimus Prime

just becasue you can afford a mod doesn't make it worthwhile. Save up and buy something usefull....I think you will be VERY impressd wit hthe gains made by the AEM ecu upgrade.

00 protege es

does aem have a website that will show the ecu upgrade?

Roddimus Prime

no, it's an AEM product being built and tuned by an independent garage. I will have more info about this shortly and possibly a GB for those interested.

Rusty

Some questions...
Where is the ECU located?
I've heard some of you say use the MP3 chip and others use the AEM chip.
What's the difference and how does it affect HP, gas mileage? Warranty? What are people paying for them?

scorpio32

do sparkplug wires increase HP or MPG?

Redfyre

In theory sparkplug wires are suppose to help increase hp and fuel economy. But the gain is so minor you will not feel it. If you are lucky, you might get a 1 hp gain and save a litre of gas in ten year.

I have a set of Sparko wires in my car and other than the looks, I really have not noticed any difference.

Protege_Joe

Where can I find this ECU upgrade and is there one for the 1.6

TRACEY ROWE

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