Daily Driver Upgrade - Protege Shifter Bushings and Megan Short Shift
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- Installed Exile Autoworx solid shifter bushing kit and an Ebay Megan short shifter on our 2002 Mazda Protege 5. This process should be similar for most Mazda Protege's.
These bushings combined with a short shifter provided an overall a major change in the fun and feel of shifting gears!
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Ok so I watched this video and then installed the same equipment on my 99 Protege DX. Overall, great video A+ However, there are a few things I want to mention for anyone else getting ready to do this, so here goes:
1. You do have to remove the console from the car and this can be no picnic! On the 1999 (and presumably 2000 since they are almost identical) there are two screws in the sides of the console that are blocked by the seats. I thought I would have to remove the seats to get these two screws out but I managed to find a ratchet tool with a Phillips screw attachment that saved the day but it is slow and frustrating to remove and install. Also, remove the shift knob before removing the console, much easier!
2. When installing the Megan shifter, sand the tube that the shifter fits down into to remove any gunk and then lightly coat with grease or oil so the O-rings will slide down easily, all the way to the bottom. I did notice that after installing everything and getting the slop out of the linkage (see #3 below) there is a small amount of slop in the ball socket of the shifter itself. I guess you get what you pay for but it isn't bad so ok, just expect that. I also greased the ball socket with red grease top and bottom. On the factory shifter there is a rubber boot that protects the bottom of the shifter ball but I saw no way to install that on the Megan. There is a rubber cover on top of the shifter ball to keep dirt and water out of the cabin but the bottom of the shift ball is exposed. Also the heat shield for the resonator might have to be bent a little to clear the longer throw of the Megan shifter.
3. The Exile bushings are great but you need to pay attention to how tight you make them. Too tight and you will likely wear them out quicker or at the least, they will have to wear in enough to loosen up. I tightened them until the had no play by wiggling them an then loosened then a fraction of a turn of the wrench to allow a small amount of play. Even so, the shifting feels too tight to me so i will give it a few days and if it stays that way I might loosen them a little more. My only "complaint": the hex head recess in the bolt head is really tight and it got a little frustrating trying to get the Allen wrench to go in when I could not see the head and had to do by feel.
4. The shifter boot does not fit well on the Megan and the shift handle is smaller than the plastic ring at the top of the boot so i found a stainless washer to go between the bottom of the shift knob and the top of the vinyl boot. I put the jamb nut on the shift rod under the top of the boot (inside the boot), then the washer, then the knob. this seems to work and covered up all the loose material at the top of the shifter boot.
Overall, a great replacement and it looks like everything is going to work out great! Highly recommend but be aware, this may take a little longer than the video makes it look!
this is great. been looking for someone showing how to do this on our cars as well as an alternative to corksport because of the price and you showed me both! thanks so much!
My pleasure!
Thank you for the info.
Short shift here we come.
I was loathing dealing with that third link, this video helped me get over to it, Thanks
Same for me, Wasn't too bad once I got into it.
Nice to see u back and keep work on cars
Thanks, sorry for the content drought
Wow very well done & executed. Bravo mazdaprotege 5 way ti go .love it 😎🏁🏁🏁
I think it's about time for a new video. Your channel has so much potential!
On the hunt for another project, the Nissan truck didn't really pan out for something to work on, i'm just keeping it stock
Great stuff man, I'll be ordering these for my Protege5 and will put them in my build series videos as well. Thanks man, great content!
Thanks man, I appreciate the feedback.
@@SparkPlugProjects for sure! It did help me, I just couldn't get the front two replaced since they're rusted in place hahaha.
Glad to see you putting more content out👍 nice video
Thanks man, Yeah it's been a minute for sure.
Trying to bring my protege5 back to life
Do it! They're good cars, underrated for sure
Awesome tutorial brotha.
Thanks for the video,I was looking for a video on how to change this on my car glad I could find this content very helpful 👍
Awesome, My main goal is just to help someone searching for answers!
Great video. I appreciate the detail and the links you provided. Thank you!
Thanks, appreciate it!
Awesome video. Love my P5. I've heard EG and EK Civic shifters fit on our cars!
Thanks, it's a good little car. Not sure about other shifters but good to know we have options!
@Juan Sergio wtf is wrong with you?
This repair video was informative thanks bro
Glad I could help!
Man why no more vids man , very good content and entertaining vids specially when you had the talon!
Life and Money my friend, I'll be back at it soon. Thanks for the support
I wonder if this bushing kit fits the BA-chassis 323F, which is what i have. The shifter in it is super sloppy.
Hello, l'm from malaysia, which website can buy
Como puedo comprar ese kit
Hello, i have a 1994 protégé would this work with the exile bushings? It looks exactly the same i just want to ask before i buy them. And also i want to replace my gear shifter bar as well but i dont know which one i can buy.
Cool. So the Mazda protege 5 has a FSDE engine right? Cause I have a Ford Lynx RS locally being sold here in my country. It also has a FSDE engine. My theory is that the transmission is the same with both cars so i want to install a short shifter. I want to as if I could get a link of those parts you've bought online.
I'll be copying what you've done as well with the installation process. The FSDE has it's fair share of problems but it's still a great engine.
Link?
Nicely done and a good vid. Need to replace my shifter bushings on my MX6 and this was informative and relative. Any idea on how long the bolts are for the yokes..? Not sure what kind of condition my bolts are but could use a pair in case I need to replace them. The OEM Mazda part is discontinued.. Mine is a '94 MX6. ..Thanks bud.
Just order the 3 bolt set and you will have all you need. Pretty sure you will find none of the plastic bushings are remaining when you get it apart. Read my comment above.
@@kl0wnkiller912 I had ordered and received the OEM replacements which will be going in tomorrow if all goes well. I really wasnt up to drilling out the yokes etc for the hard brushed ones.. Maybe another time. Now I just want to get it up to parr...!
@@jatco84 You only have to drill out one of them The original bushings are plastic and don't last very long. You can even leave the one that you have to drill out and replace the other two and be better off but ok.
@@kl0wnkiller912 I hear ya...but since I got the OEMs I put them in yesterday...well at least up front at the trany side as those were shot. It turns out that the front and rear sizes are different, contrary to what Ive been told re the MX6. The original ones at the shiftrer were fortunately still in good condition..so some fresh grease and reinstall was done. They held up pretty good for a 30 year old car. So with new bushing at the trany, the shifting is so much better, smoother and more susinct.. Had to remover the center frame brace to get to the yoke..and that was a real pain in the ass. And fortunately, the rivit point of the yoke to the rod was intact..no play. So no need for a bolt there. So all is good for now. If the OEMs can last 30 years...the replacement will probably out live me..!!
Thanks for your input. You have more room under there than on my 6...
@@jatco84 There are three axes with bushings and two sizes. The one that connects to the shift handle is shorter. Yeah I think the Protege is a bit simpler. So glad it worked out for you!
I know you said it was a megan shifter but I have trouble finding it do you have something so I can narrow down the search?
Will that short shifter work on my 2003 mazda protege???
My P5 pops out from 3rd gear itself, but if I keep my hand on it - it does not. What do you think, is the transmission and engine mounts could be an issue? Oil I did change already, it's much smoother shift, but again it pops out from the 3rd gear only itself... Thanks ✌️
I have zero experience with transmission internals, you could try searching on transmission syncro issues since it's just a single gear doing it.
Big question i have a mazda protege 2003 2.0 DX and i need to replaced the part u take off the 2 longers arms or linkgage . Ddo u know where i can buy it and what is the real name ? Please thanks
Helpful video! Do you know the shift knob thread size and pitch? Is it the same as stock? Thanks.
For this shifter I did reuse the factory shift knob. The metal ones get a little hot in the summer. Not sure on the actual thread size though.
Great video. Will this fit an 03 as well?
What bushings are those?
exileautoworx.com/shop/mazda-2pc-shifter-bushing-kit/
@@SparkPlugProjects 🙏🏾I just got an mp3 and I definitely needed these
Hey man what's the specific short shifter i need to buy... I got a Mazda 323 1.6dohc
Did the megan shifter actually worked like di it actually redced how tall and are the shiftering shorter, i already change my shifter bushing in my 97 and 93 ford escort using the exlie and um i want to make it shorter so did this megan short shifter do anyting
It does make it the shifter itself lower/shorter. And the distance between gears feels shorter as well.
Would this also work on the Mazdaspeed protege?
If it's the same year the chassis are pretty similar. I'm not 100% though
Will this parts work for a 2002 protege .... not protege 5 thanks
I would think so, but not 100% if the linkage is the same.
@@SparkPlugProjects its all the same
Bro una pregunta y si tenes los cambios cortos con esa palanca
Short throw
Awesome video! Do you know if this process is the same for a 2003 Protege5? Totally going to do this if it is!
Should be the same, I think the chassis are identical. Would be worth just scooting under your car and double checking it all looks like the video though.
@@SparkPlugProjects 😁 I actually already did it on my 03 model year P5 and it was the same. Only issue was the heat shield rubbing on the bottom which I solved by bending it down with my hands. Great modification for the money.
What short shifter did you end up using? I just picked up an 03 today and the shifter has a good amount of slop.
@@Jamesc00ls0x I went with the same Megan Racing SS that was used in this video, and it fit fine in my 03 P5. Mine still has some slop, but the major downside is the rattling noise for me. I'm going to get under there and try to put some shims or spacers in as well as tightening things up.
@@Jamesc00ls0x Oh, and if you want some more detailed information, make a thread on the protege5.com (M247) forums. Still a few great people on there who can help you out.
I have the same car but it’s automatic how do I turn it into a manual?
You have to change the transmission lmao
Did you get the 1pc, 2pc, or 3pc set?
3pc
Where did you get the short shifter? I know this was made almost 2 years ago, but I’ve tried 3 difference sites, including Megan racing itself and they’re all out of stock.
It was from Ebay, Here is the exact description - Megan Short Shifter w Knob Fits Escort 92-99 ZX2 97 - 01 Protege 99-02 SS-FES93
Hope that helps
RalcoRZ do short shifters for the 323 Protege, pretty sure it will be the same as the P5 but thats where i just got mine from