Hey guys just for a heads up, and to show what a little "planting a seed" can get you, here's some email between me and the guy at Ice-man.

My email to Ice-man:

> > I've seen the intake system that you make for the ford
> > focus. The one that keeps the stock airbox. I was
> > wondering if you have plans to produce one for the
> > Mazda Protege5. I believe that the Mazda Protege MP3
> > would also have the same fitment.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Jason

His response:

> Hello Jason,
> Thanks for the heads up on the possible dual install. We want
> to look into that asap. I will be keeping an eye out for a mazda
> protege MP3 and when I can locate one I will check it
> dimensonally. If you know someone with that vehicle in this
> area please have them contact me asap. I will give them a
> free system and we will also hook you up with something or
> another for your efforts ok?



Anyone located near Bloomington CA 92316 and can volunteer their 2.0 protege immediately, please email me at jmauld@yahoo.com . As it says above, you will get a free intake system out of this. I imagine that you may also get a chance to put your car on a dyno.

Jason

 

Got someone to go in for the measurements. I'll let you guys know how it works out.

Jason

 

Not only 5's and MP3's. It will also fit any ES Protege or 2.0 LX.

 

Already taken care of! Thanks for reminding though.

 

no full cai i would be interested i like the plactic better less heat transfer

 

I'm not sure what you're asking.

But it's not a CAI. They may make one in addition to this, but that's not what I requested. I will ask about the CAI as well after this one is done.

However, you can make this one into a CAI, by simply replacing the airbox with a conical filter.

It should be easy enough to do.

 

I looked at the Ice Man intake for the focus but can't see how it works with the factory air box. Does it basically just pull the air from somewhere else?(replace the resonator) I suppose it replaces the filter too. Do you have any idea how it may work? Just curious really.

 

It replaces the stock piping that goes between the intake box and the throttlebody, with a larger piece.

It also replaces the snorkel that rests on top of the radiator.

The intake is also made of a heat resistant plastic.

They haven't taken any measurements yet, so they don't even know if they can improve on it. If they can then, good. If not then that sucks for us, but it was worth a shot. And if it doesn't maybe they'll be able to make a CAI.