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    Tired 2000 Protege lx getting Speed3 swap

    [ATTACH] The seam sealer arrived today. This was the cheapest I could find. I bought 2 tubes @ $12 each. Going to rain here for a week or so, plus...
    Post by: mazdas4me, Nov 27, 2019 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 General Discussion
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    Tired 2000 Protege lx getting Speed3 swap

    Engine orientation same, but wouldn't matter. I'm using firewall, and complete dash out of speed, so heater hoses will line up like OEM. Fuel...
    Post by: mazdas4me, Nov 25, 2019 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 General Discussion
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    Tired 2000 Protege lx getting Speed3 swap

    I just thought about radiator hose orientation on radiators. Checked them, and they are almost in same place. I originally had planned on buying a...
    Post by: mazdas4me, Nov 25, 2019 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 General Discussion
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    Tired 2000 Protege lx getting Speed3 swap

    I just thought about radiator hose orientation on radiators. Checked them, and they are almost in same place. I originally had planned on buying a...
    Post by: mazdas4me, Nov 25, 2019 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 General Discussion
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    Post a Photo of your Car as it Sits Right now!

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    Post by: mazdas4me, Nov 24, 2019 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3/6 Appearance
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    Tired 2000 Protege lx getting Speed3 swap

    Time is non-issue because I am disabled and home all day, every day. My problem since my Son/best friend was killed in 2015, I have been...
    Post by: mazdas4me, Nov 24, 2019 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 General Discussion
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    Tired 2000 Protege lx getting Speed3 swap

    Tools/materials/services/general things used for this project... not listing common sockets/wrenches for general disassemble/reassemble. Harbor...
    Post by: mazdas4me, Nov 24, 2019 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 General Discussion
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    Tired 2000 Protege lx getting Speed3 swap

    Yes, Protege has iron block. But engine is not the only weight being added. The Speed transmission, front & rear subframes, anti sway bars,...
    Post by: mazdas4me, Nov 20, 2019 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 General Discussion
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    Tired 2000 Protege lx getting Speed3 swap

    The 09 Speed3 Sport weighed 3160 lbs with 1/2 tank fuel. 00 Protege weighed 2450 lbs with 1/2 tank. 710 lbs lighter, but once I install the Speed...
    Post by: mazdas4me, Nov 20, 2019 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 General Discussion
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    Tired 2000 Protege lx getting Speed3 swap

    Alright, got my base to work with. Of course it will need further cutting/trimming to fit. But that's as far as I am going with it. Now to get the...
    Post by: mazdas4me, Nov 19, 2019 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 General Discussion
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    Tired 2000 Protege lx getting Speed3 swap

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    Post by: mazdas4me, Nov 19, 2019 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 General Discussion
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    Tired 2000 Protege lx getting Speed3 swap

    I will keep a lot of it for body repairs. My Datsun 510 has both quarter panels rusted out. I plan on using the roof material to fab up left and...
    Post by: mazdas4me, Nov 19, 2019 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 General Discussion
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    Tired 2000 Protege lx getting Speed3 swap

    Firewall, floorpan, and rear frame rails should be cut out tomorrow. After that, clean up, organize. Next I will remove engine/trans, front...
    Post by: mazdas4me, Nov 18, 2019 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 General Discussion
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    Tired 2000 Protege lx getting Speed3 swap

    All stripped down. Cutting off top, then the complete firewall/floorpan.[ATTACH]
    Post by: mazdas4me, Nov 18, 2019 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 General Discussion