Need new ATX and V6, do these combinations work?

xraycat · Post by **xraycat** » April 17th, 2006, 6:11 pm

Hi,

I have a 92 GS that needs a new transmission. I am looking to save some money fixing it so the ATX to MTX swap is out. My engine either needs new valve seals OR new piston rings. Because of this I wouldn't mind putting a new engine in there with the new ATX.

My questions are:

1) Am I stuck using the K8 ATX no matter what engine I get or can I use a KF/KL ATX with a K8 engine?

2) If I get a KF or KL engine I know the K8 ATX will work but what about the KF or KL ATX?

The reason I am asking is because I am having a very hard time finding a reasonably priced (under $1000) transmission.

I wouldn't mind putting a KF or KL engine in as long as the price is right with the transmission. If anyone can point me to a good reseller or if they have one themselves that would be great. I am just looking for anything to get this car back into shape.

Thanks.

Aston Wards · Post by **Aston Wards** » April 18th, 2006, 2:35 am

Sorry but the best (and almost only) thing you can do is swap both the engine and do an ATX-MTX swap (or part it out 'n start again)

The consensus is the KL/KF ATX won't physically fit in the MX3, and while you can run a KL/KF with the K8 ATX, it's not really recommended, and it's not a straightforward swap either

kiwi_MX3 · Post by **kiwi_MX3** » April 18th, 2006, 6:04 am

Hey Aston, i just pulled a mannual gearbox of a KF v6 at pickapart
what is the final drive ratio in one? or are you using a k8 box?

i think it is a G5M-R ? what do you have?

Aston Wards · Post by **Aston Wards** » April 18th, 2006, 10:06 pm

Sorry, can't really help there, mine's a K8 box

i've been meaning to check for you...., damn Alzheimers!