“The 'lil one”1994 Mazda Protege

documented by Shaun M 15 photos documented since 2008 ♡ Follow this build

The story

We bought this car for $400 from a guy who was just ready to get rid of the car. The timing belt slipped a few teeth months later which made me wanna do the grooves. Damn, what a good decision! — Shaun M

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1994 Mazda Protege — singh's grooves on the head before installation

1994 Mazda Protege — close up on the grooves

1994 Mazda Protege — After having a fuel injector leak, I changed the o ring out and didn't realize that #4 was loaded with fuel c…

1994 Mazda Protege — This is what the head looked like after 250 miles.

1994 Mazda Protege — This is cylinders 1,2,&3

1994 Mazda Protege — This is cylinders 2,3,&4. Notice the swirl marks?

1994 Mazda Protege — White Ford GT40 coupe side detail with blue rocker stripes, stalk mirror and alloy wheel

1994 Mazda Protege — Ford V8 with Cobra finned valve covers and polished headers in a white roadster

1994 Mazda Protege — White GT40-style coupe with blue stripes indoors, person leaning over driver's side

1994 Mazda Protege — White GT40-style kit car body under assembly in a garage

1994 Mazda Protege — Ford Cobra V8 with 'Powered by Ford' valve covers and chrome side headers

1994 Mazda Protege — White Ford GT-style supercar with blue stripes parked outside brick auto body shop bays

1994 Mazda Protege — Cream GT40-style sports car with black stripes parked outside a brick strip mall

1994 Mazda Protege — Cream GT40-style coupe with black stripes and polished wheels parked outside shops

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