Parts to buy for KLZE swap

Bolverk · Post by **Bolverk** » November 9th, 2005, 9:03 pm

Well, I am finally getting a ZE and I wanted to make sure I have everything I need. So I have a few questions on where to get things. I know there is stuff in the search, I have gone through a few pages and this is what I came up with:

ZE engine (my local engine exchange can get me one for 1300, but they are about 800 on ebay, anyone have bad experiences with an ebay engine? Like getting a DE instead of ZE, or getting nothing at all)
Millenia curved neck intake (I havent seen a price for this anywhere, what should I expect?)
clutch
flywheel (is it better to get this resurfaced or a new lightweight one?)
new engine mounts (I have only seen these on corksport for ~100USD, can I get these anywhere else?)
waterpump
timing belt (I am guessing a Mazda dealer is the best place to get a new belt?)
KL31 or 36 ECU
je-50 VAF (this is on my k8, right?)
Throttle body should be on the intake

I have also heard its a good idea to get new belts, gaskets, t-stat, plugs, and wires. Can I get all this stuff at my local autozone? What exactly do I need?

slimmyslim1420 · Post by **slimmyslim1420** » November 9th, 2005, 9:09 pm

youll probably want to go ahead and change the water pump also since you will already be in there to change the timing belt. i dont know anything about ebay engines, but i would say if you pay 800 youll probably be killed on shipping so it would probably stll be about $1300.
for the millenia im you will probably want to try a local scrap yard that would be your best bet. if you dont want to buy the mounts you could always have yours filled with polyurethane not sure how much it costs though. anyway goodluck man. if you need any help feel free to ask.

PATDIESEL · Post by **PATDIESEL** » November 9th, 2005, 11:54 pm

I've got a good read here if you want to read it and find out what you need and what you SHOULD get.
http://www.atlantamx3.com/mocaforum/vie ... 01980aecd7
Go to the shopping list post

Bolverk · Post by **Bolverk** » November 10th, 2005, 1:49 am

Thanks guys, that helps a lot.

Quick question: Is it better to keep the K8s flywheel since its lighter and get it resurfaced?

XxantwawnxX · Post by **XxantwawnxX** » November 10th, 2005, 2:29 am

I kept my k8 flywhell..yes lighter is better : ) Had it inm y ZE for over ....well years..heh and it works fine. I kept my as is also..it looked fine.