Hi all. Newbie here. 23 F in Florida with a Yellow MP5.

Outta curiousity... how much hp can we pump these things up to?

 

440 hp

 

LOL, Yeah if you strap a jet engine to the back.

 

welcome MP5Girl!!!

without some serious $$$ and major engine work, you'll probably gain maybe 10hp out of typical bolt-ons...

but welcome nonetheless!

 

I think $400 - $500+ is serious money. You are going to spend at least that for a after cat exhaust and CAI just to get an extra 10 hp

 

Nice

 

So we're talking like a whopping 140hp? LOL geez... Now I'm missing my bird.
Maybe I'll trade this for the RX8

 

yup, fast this engine is not, but it sure is fun to drive!

wait, Florida doesn't have any curvy roads to have fun in, I feel bad for you

 

Nah, there are other things, just check out the forums a little more or try the search or Protege FAQ at the top of the screen you can find a bunch of useful stuff there. I like my protege more for its handling than for the speed.

 

If we're discussing hp at the crank, then my P5 has about 150+ for around $800. Would you say that is 'serious' money?

 

HI 27 M NJ
welcome

Throw in another engine...Mazda has 170 HP turbo that might fit in there...put some nitrous in and your ready to ZOOOOOOM.

I might suggest 5 point safety harnesses and a very strong arm to help control torque steer.

; )

 

For the "Just above Poverty" crowd... yeah $800 is a bit much. I'm thinking more like $80...
I guess I'll forget about the performance part and just make her look real pretty. Isn't attitude worth about 10hp?

Does anyone here have side decals w/ pics?

 

Lastnight I tested my protege to see how it could handle curvy roads at high speeds ( Va is known for having alot of open back roads ) , and all I can say is OMG!!!!! This car took it like a soilder!!! I was doing bwt 70 - 90 mph I am so pleaseeed!

 

I will agree this little car has some seriously nice handling for a wagon. I frequent quite a few turns at higher speeds.

They've got some pick up too... skreeching in second does get you a double take.

Has anyone checked their 1/4s?

 

I dont like this phrase.

I like this one better. Dont you think?