Re: Mazdaspeed Protege...
You're pushing the little unbuilt FS-DE to it's limits. Front mount maybe a little extra boost better exhaust is about all unless you want to totally build it.
It's the exact same motor as in my car sans the turbo components, oil cooler.
Handling; you might as well leave alone, it is beyond any car you will buy on the market today.
Ask BigHeadTed or myself any other questions.