Threw a rod in 2003 Mazda Protege 5

[BOWLCUT]

like the title says. its my friend and hes ordering a new motor, possibly the mazdaspeed turbo 2.0 but i was wondering how much it would be to put it in and all. oh yeah, also pull the old motor. pm me PLEASE!! thanks.

[Dester223]

He is probably best ordering the stock replacement engine for that car. I'll PM you a quote for labor to change the engine out.

I'll need to know if it's an auto or 5 speed, and what options it has or doesn't has under the hood. AC/PS. etc etc

[BOWLCUT]

He is probably best ordering the stock replacement engine for that car. I'll PM you a quote for labor to change the engine out.

I'll need to know if it's an auto or 5 speed, and what options it has or doesn't has under the hood. AC/PS. etc etc

5 Speed, AC, Power Steering, CAI, lots of engine space though. thats why we were considering the Mazdaspeed. but just let us know. we really want the turbo one. we checked and the transmission and everything is the same. so, i guess just let us know.

[Dester223]

Labor time to R&R the engine is 14.3 hours for a long block. Our hourly labor rate is 75 so you are looking at ~ 1,000 labor to R&R the longblock. You will also have misc fluids oil/oil filter/coolant.

The last mazda engine we had that threw a rod also required more parts like an oil pan, intermediate shaft, oil cooler and an array of other parts that were broken/damaged when the rod came around and out of the engine.

-Chuong

[freekwonder]

There is NO difference between the mazdaspeed protege motor and the standard protege/P5 motor. Just add the mazdaspeed LSD and turbo components if you want the MSP powertrain. Honestly if you want to turbo your P5 I would just talk to the shop about installing the hiboost turbo kit for you.

[BOWLCUT]

There is NO difference between the mazdaspeed protege motor and the standard protege/P5 motor. Just add the mazdaspeed LSD and turbo components if you want the MSP powertrain. Honestly if you want to turbo your P5 I would just talk to the shop about installing the hiboost turbo kit for you.

yeah thats what we would do. but aparently now his mom wants him to have it done at one of her freinds shop, but for that turbo shit, which is on order :thumbsup: we will definately be contacting you.

[volksmech]

my friend might have a long block laying around for that car. i can hook you up with his number. i will call him tomarrow and ask him. he works at a mazda dealership so i trust him if he tels me it is good or if it needs work and choung knows i wouldn't bullshit anyone.

i still got your $5 in my wallet with your name on it :thumbsup: and i am gonna try to get those tires next week from ya :thumbsup:

[bks84]

my friend might have a long block laying around for that car. i can hook you up with his number. i will call him tomarrow and ask him. he works at a mazda dealership so i trust him if he tels me it is good or if it needs work and choung knows i wouldn't bullshit anyone.

i still got your $5 in my wallet with your name on it :thumbsup: and i am gonna try to get those tires next week from ya :thumbsup:

Im pretty sure the new engine has been ordered.

[volksmech]

oh shit. i just looked at the date :oops:

[Dester223]

Hehe. Way to bring back old threads Yancy :)

[volksmech]

Hehe. Way to bring back old threads Yancy :)

sorry. my helpfullness was foiled again by father time :lol2: