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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 06:00 PM
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Itch for that Turbo

I feel like its time I got that big ole psi in my pro. What are the options out there that you guys have investigated/used? I want something that won't completely rip my engine apart. LEt me know what you got and where you got it. Thanks

Ps I'm talkin about the Turbo
Old Dec 28, 2003 | 07:52 PM
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I have a stage 2 essential speed kit up for sale in the FS section, really enjoyed it just going a different way with the project now, price is good.
Old Dec 28, 2003 | 09:47 PM
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how much, and will it fit on an MP5
Old Dec 28, 2003 | 11:40 PM
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on kinda an off note I just don't want to start another thread has anyone out there done any really crazy mods like flip doors or bucket seats in the rear?
Old Dec 29, 2003 | 12:44 AM
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Originally posted by Pro5ver
how much, and will it fit on an MP5

$3000CAD roughly 2300 USD or 3500 CAD with guages and pillar pod.
Old Dec 29, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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i have sparco racing seats in the back
Old Jan 20, 2004 | 12:16 PM
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Originally posted by mazda_pride
on kinda an off note I just don't want to start another thread has anyone out there done any really crazy mods like flip doors or bucket seats in the rear?
I was actually lookin into doing something like that. On the website www.autoloc.com, they have suicide door kits and Lambo door kits. Plus they have a neat split hood kit. Im not too sure about that one though. Im not to thrilled about cuttin up a CF hood just to make it open up in the from the middle. It would look good if you did it on a stock hood just to see for yourself, but I would hate myself if I did it on a CF hood and didn't like it. I bet it would look kinda neat though. To have it open up between the vents on an EVO style hood.

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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 09:10 PM
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Re: Itch for that Turbo

Originally posted by mazda_pride
I feel like its time I got that big ole psi in my pro. What are the options out there that you guys have investigated/used? I want something that won't completely rip my engine apart. LEt me know what you got and where you got it. Thanks

Ps I'm talkin about the Turbo
If you have an auto..don't even bother turbo'ing the pro..you WILL BLOW YOUR TRANNY!

If you don't have an auto..I would suggest..sticking with a turbo kit..and keeping the boost below 6psi!

Unless you get some sort of EMS..like i do!...than you are good upto 8psi!

Chas
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 11:55 AM
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Re: Re: Itch for that Turbo

Originally posted by acidbbg1
If you have an auto..don't even bother turbo'ing the pro..you WILL BLOW YOUR TRANNY!

If you don't have an auto..I would suggest..sticking with a turbo kit..and keeping the boost below 6psi!

Unless you get some sort of EMS..like i do!...than you are good upto 8psi!

Chas
I have an auto and people have told me its alright to turbo the Pro as long as you take the time to look and see what you need. You can safely run up to 7-8 psi on your stock internals. I don't plan on streetracing everytime I go to work, so I don't need a stage 2 or 3 turbo kit. Just something to add a little more zip to my Zoom Zoom.
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Many people have blown their auto trannys...Now if you are only going to run..like 3 to 4 psi..You should be fine!

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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 04:25 PM
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Originally posted by steve_protege
I was actually lookin into doing something like that. On the website www.autoloc.com, they have suicide door kits and Lambo door kits. Plus they have a neat split hood kit. Im not too sure about that one though. Im not to thrilled about cuttin up a CF hood just to make it open up in the from the middle. It would look good if you did it on a stock hood just to see for yourself, but I would hate myself if I did it on a CF hood and didn't like it. I bet it would look kinda neat though. To have it open up between the vents on an EVO style hood.

you got that link again, the one you provided is "page not found"

I want to check out those mods.

Thanks
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 04:37 PM
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I fixed it now. It didn't work because the link for the web address included the comma at the end. I just had to move it, so now when you click it it should work.
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 05:27 PM
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there is no reason why you cant run a turbo on an automatic....just requires some preperation to handle the power, otherwise you have a higher chance of blowing your tranny
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 05:56 PM
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there have been a couple people on protege5.com that boosted their auto's and blew their tranny's!

Nough Said!

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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 09:52 PM
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I think with the proper amount of research, you can safely boost an auto Pro. The people who blew their trannys didn't take enough precaution to protect their engines. It could totally be done, but you have ta be careful.



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