Is this worth the prices?
Is this worth the prices?
I stoped by the local import performance shop today, call "Protech". I asked them alot about the Mx-3, and they knew alot about the little car. They told me they cand do anything to it all custom work. I asked about the KLZE Swap and a turbo. This is what they said.<P>KLZE swap(including installation and ALL parts(engine included))<P>$2500 US<P>Custom Turbo system(dyno tuned)(All parts & installation included)<P>$5500 US<P>He said with this setup I will get atleast 13's on the 1/4 mile. My question is it worth the cash for that turbo? [img]shrug.gif"%20border="0[/img]
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Re: Is this worth the prices?
to me, it's a waste to turbo the k8. go with the ze.
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Re: Is this worth the prices?
He never said anything about the K8, he IS getting a ZE...pay attention! :p I personally dont think the turbos worth it, you wont get much boost on a ZE anyways. Just my opinion though. [img]shrug.gif"%20border="0[/img]
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1993 Teal MX-3 GS- KLZE and other goodies. RIP
Re: Is this worth the prices?
you can great boost on any engine, just need the right stuff and a stand alone computer management, some millenia s injectors, walbro 255l fuel pump, ya know fun stuff 10:1 compression aint that high just less room for error
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Re: Is this worth the prices?
hey.. i have all of those except a turbo and a standalone ... but i have "dumb speed"<BR> aka n20
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Re: Is this worth the prices?
Protech is a good shop with KL experience. I take what Justin Nenni has to say with great regard. 13's is highly conservative, which is why they can guarantee you that. You should trap in the 110-115 range with that setup, depending on boost.
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I used to know alot about MX-3's, but not so much anymore. Oh well.
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Re: Is this worth the prices?
5500 USD is a fair price for a custome turbo set up, most popular turbo kits(honda, miata) cost around 4500 if not more.
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Here is my web site, I made this last year but didnt feel like shareing it untill now.
http://members.rogers.com/curts-klze/
How does this guy know so much?
He's a licenced BMW technician.
Yes, I AM a bastard
Here is my web site, I made this last year but didnt feel like shareing it untill now.
http://members.rogers.com/curts-klze/
How does this guy know so much?
He's a licenced BMW technician.
Re: Is this worth the prices?
Where is ProTech located?
Putter...Putter...Putter...
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Re: Is this worth the prices?
Protech is here in Austin, on Lamar Blvd.
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Re: Is this worth the prices?
When you talk to Nenni, ask if they've still got his 2.7L KLDE PGT around. And check out the size of the Blitz turbo on his Supra while you're there too [Inducer bore like a softball
David Coleman
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Re: Is this worth the prices?
that must be for a twin turbo setup because 5500us is pretty steep IMO. UNLESS they use the top notch shiat!
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Re: Is this worth the prices?
I have been reading arround and I have seen people saying that a turbo on a KLZE will wreck the tranny and axle? Is this true? I will be using this car as a daily driver and some weekend track time... I need it to be reliable.
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by zevirii:<BR><STRONG>I have been reading arround and I have seen people saying that a turbo on a KLZE will wreck the tranny and axle? Is this true? I will be using this car as a daily driver and some weekend track time... I need it to be reliable. </STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Those people are dumb. Go to Protech, talk to Nenni, and he'll be able to set you up with what you need.
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I used to know alot about MX-3's, but not so much anymore. Oh well.
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Re: Is this worth the prices?
reliability if you drive hard is going to cost money...
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Re: Is this worth the prices?
Dare i even ask about the falling asleep while driving remark?<P>When it happend to me i lucked out was in a rental car and didnt hit anyone else... just a really nice cement block.
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