i have a 2002 protege! 5 spd.
typical the tail gate rusted out... BAD. looks like a gorilla punched through it.
w.e i bought a 2003 protege yellow typtronic automatic....

MY question is now.. the yellow one came with headers straight pipe dual muffler. has auto starter, turns on like new!. this thing runs like a machine,.. beat my 1.6 turbo jetta.

can i use any or all of the ENGINE from the 2003 AUTOMATIC protege. into the 2002 MANUEL protege?

i dont think headers and exhaust would make this thing drive like its on roids.. the 5spd doesnt buggy as hard!!
anyway PLEASE HELP. ugh