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Old March-19th-2003, 04:05 PM
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Hi all. Newbie here. 23 F in Florida with a Yellow MP5.

Outta curiousity... how much hp can we pump these things up to?
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Old March-19th-2003, 04:06 PM
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440 hp
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Old March-19th-2003, 04:57 PM
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LOL, Yeah if you strap a jet engine to the back.
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welcome MP5Girl!!!

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

but welcome nonetheless!
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Originally posted by ZoomZoomH
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
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440 hp
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Old March-20th-2003, 07:54 AM
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So we're talking like a whopping 140hp? LOL geez... Now I'm missing my bird.
Maybe I'll trade this for the RX8
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Old March-20th-2003, 09:09 AM
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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
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So we're talking like a whopping 140hp? LOL geez... Now I'm missing my bird.
Maybe I'll trade this for the RX8
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.
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If we're discussing hp at the crank, then my P5 has about 150+ for around $800. Would you say that is 'serious' money?
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HI 27 M NJ
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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.

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Old March-20th-2003, 12:32 PM
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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?
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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!
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Old March-20th-2003, 12:39 PM
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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?
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This car took it like a soilder!!!
I dont like this phrase.

I like this one better. Dont you think?

This car took it like a school girl
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