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- FrankenMazda
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Hi Im a mazda nut in Ottawa, Im looking to swap a Kl into my 323.
I've done all my homework and have a good idea of what I need, a crapload of mx3 bits mainly, fair enough.
There just arent any mx3's in any of the yards in my local area, Im about to start searching the gatineau/hull area yards.
Are there any 'u-pullit' places you might know of in the area with a possible donor car? I would be willing to trek out to montreal if they were reasonable.
I had one place that wanted $175 cdn for the engine crossmember ALONE, I nearly spit cofee across the room.
I know I need the mx3 specific engine c.member, engine mounts, tranny mount, shift lnkage, axles, exhaust manifold, collector pipe, the vaf(that about it?), and a couple of other bits. Id also grab a wiring harness and tranny.
Whats a reasonable total for that pile of parts? Like I said, where?
I've done all my homework and have a good idea of what I need, a crapload of mx3 bits mainly, fair enough.
There just arent any mx3's in any of the yards in my local area, Im about to start searching the gatineau/hull area yards.
Are there any 'u-pullit' places you might know of in the area with a possible donor car? I would be willing to trek out to montreal if they were reasonable.
I had one place that wanted $175 cdn for the engine crossmember ALONE, I nearly spit cofee across the room.
I know I need the mx3 specific engine c.member, engine mounts, tranny mount, shift lnkage, axles, exhaust manifold, collector pipe, the vaf(that about it?), and a couple of other bits. Id also grab a wiring harness and tranny.
Whats a reasonable total for that pile of parts? Like I said, where?
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You're also gonna need the ECU/harness from a V6 MX-3, and a VAF (from an MX3 if you're goin the 1.8 route, from a P-GT/MX6/626 if you're doin the ZE)... And get ALL the engine-mounts from an MX3 V6, incl that cross-member you mentioned... And if you do the ZE-swap, you'll need a distributor from a P-GT/MX6/626 as well... Oh, and all the VRIS/EGR connections from the MX3 V6 engine itself (the things the harness plug into)...
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When this thing hits 88mph, you're gonna see some serious TIHS...!
- FrankenMazda
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First, no way Im doing all this freakin work to drop a 1.8 in there
, so its going to be the 2.5, domestic or jdm havent decided. There's a little voice telling me to t-turbo the -de...
But I digress, Im not looking for the engine, thats about the only thing Im not looking for right now.
"You're also gonna need the ECU/harness from a V6 MX-3, and a VAF (from an MX3 if you're goin the 1.8 route, from a P-GT/MX6/626 if you're doin the ZE)... And get ALL the engine-mounts from an MX3 V6, incl that cross-member you mentioned... Oh, and all the VRIS/EGR connections from the MX3 V6 engine itself (the things the harness plug into)... "
You are correct sir, hence my post, I need a 'where' to get said bits.
I dont have an infinite budget, so Im looking for a junkyard that will give me a decent/bulk price on all the mx-3 specific stuff (that is unless someone has the pieces left over from a bpt swap). Buying it one piece at a time, and paying shipping on top of that could wind up costing a fortune.
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But I digress, Im not looking for the engine, thats about the only thing Im not looking for right now.
"You're also gonna need the ECU/harness from a V6 MX-3, and a VAF (from an MX3 if you're goin the 1.8 route, from a P-GT/MX6/626 if you're doin the ZE)... And get ALL the engine-mounts from an MX3 V6, incl that cross-member you mentioned... Oh, and all the VRIS/EGR connections from the MX3 V6 engine itself (the things the harness plug into)... "
You are correct sir, hence my post, I need a 'where' to get said bits.
![Help! :help:](./images/smilies/smilie_help.gif)
I dont have an infinite budget, so Im looking for a junkyard that will give me a decent/bulk price on all the mx-3 specific stuff (that is unless someone has the pieces left over from a bpt swap). Buying it one piece at a time, and paying shipping on top of that could wind up costing a fortune.
I have motor swap madness, Ive lost my mind and have never been happier
- FrankenMazda
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Lol, as a matter of fact I was there yesterday!
I scored the the tranny/engine mounts and collector, but i do need those manifolds so that'd be sweet if you could drop me a line at icanbefoundhere@hotmail.com.
thanks
I scored the the tranny/engine mounts and collector, but i do need those manifolds so that'd be sweet if you could drop me a line at icanbefoundhere@hotmail.com.
thanks
I have motor swap madness, Ive lost my mind and have never been happier
- FrankenMazda
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Thats ok, I socred the majority of the needed stuff at the above mention junkyard, at ironically, just about the same time as bmwm3guy guy posted the info on it.
I found it kind of funny, but I think that's just because Im so freaking giddy at finally getting the crap I needed without getting anally intruded financially.
Think I'm going to finish this in a more appropriate thread...
Thanks for any and all help, cheers.
I found it kind of funny, but I think that's just because Im so freaking giddy at finally getting the crap I needed without getting anally intruded financially.
Think I'm going to finish this in a more appropriate thread...
Thanks for any and all help, cheers.
I have motor swap madness, Ive lost my mind and have never been happier
- Nd4SpdSe
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Wait a minute...you put auto-seatbelts in there too?
1992 Mazda Mx-3 GSR - 2.5L KLZE : Award Winning Show Car & Race Car ['02-'09] (Retired)
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
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*edit - sorry for the high-jack Frank...
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When this thing hits 88mph, you're gonna see some serious TIHS...!
- FrankenMazda
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Exhaust mannys
Oh yes, it will fit, and then Im going to start painting circled little h's with a line through them on my rear quarter
, dammit I keep cackling when I think about it, Im really starting to creep myself out.
Psst, bmw guy, any word on those manifolds?
Sorry to be a pest, do you remember that scene in dr doolittle with the hyper dog? You know, "thow the ball thow the ball thow the ball, ..."?
That terrier is in a coma compared to how eager I am![Froggie Red :froggie_red:](./images/smilies/froggie_red.gif)
![Twisted Evil :twisted:](./images/smilies/icon_twisted.gif)
Psst, bmw guy, any word on those manifolds?
Sorry to be a pest, do you remember that scene in dr doolittle with the hyper dog? You know, "thow the ball thow the ball thow the ball, ..."?
That terrier is in a coma compared to how eager I am
![Froggie Red :froggie_red:](./images/smilies/froggie_red.gif)
I have motor swap madness, Ive lost my mind and have never been happier
- FrankenMazda
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Post whoring
I have been having such a pita because of posting restrictions, that Im taking drastic measures.
I have motor swap madness, Ive lost my mind and have never been happier
- FrankenMazda
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