MZR engine swap?
MZR engine swap?
Has anyone tried to swap in a MZR engine? Or does anyone know if it would be an easy swap, if it even fits, or if it would just be a lot of wasted money and time...it seems with that much hp it would be well worth the money and time invested tho.
Also, where could you get one?
Also, where could you get one?
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what is a mzr engine?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_MZR_engineprojectmx wrote:what is a mzr engine?
...I take it drum's is asking about the speed3/6 disi turbo version. I do not think anyone has attempted it yet. I say try it out and let us know
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consider the cost vs the cost of doing a 1.8t... Your not likely to find a mzr for cheap
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I'd say it's worth it if you can find a wrecked speed3 or speed6. It would be awesome to have a modern engine in the MX-3.
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eh more fun to trash a new car with my old mx-3
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Exactly! i was wondering if anyone had tried one. i see everyone with the bp/bpt and was curious as to whether or not anyone had tried the new engines there. plus with it being a newer sporty-er engine they're bound to make a lot more performance parts.I'd say it's worth it if you can find a wrecked speed3 or speed6. It would be awesome to have a modern engine in the MX-3.
YES! i was talking about the mazdaspeeds 3 and/or 6 turbo'd versions. i forgot to clarify what i was asking, thanks....I take it drum's is asking about the speed3/6 disi turbo version.
so would this mean i would get to be the first to do it!?! haha i'm having enough problems saving up for a bp but maybe after a year or so i might swap out again...although i'm sure someone else will get credit for being first haha.
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if only those 4700 shipwrecked mazda3s weren't crushed...hmmm...if only if only
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I"m sure speed3's and speed6's are getting wrecked all the time. You just have to figure out where they go. It'll still cost you $2500-3500 for the engine and all the electrical. And you'll have to fabricate everything.
Its just money right.
Its just money right.
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i'm gonna call around today there are about 10 - 12 salvage yards here in wichita. i'll post up tomorrow if i hear anything back on pricing.I"m sure speed3's and speed6's are getting wrecked all the time. You just have to figure out where they go. It'll still cost you $2500-3500 for the engine and all the electrical. And you'll have to fabricate everything.
Its just money right.
yeah...its just money. haha, kind of important, esp as a college student tryin to save up every last penny. but i figure it to still be worth it.
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I betcha it'll cost almost $10k for what you need. Engine, electrical, plus you'll need the tranny.94drumx3 wrote:yeah...its just money. haha, kind of important, esp as a college student tryin to save up every last penny. but i figure it to still be worth it.It'll still cost you $2500-3500 for the engine and all the electrical.
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dont forget more than likely custom axles yay
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Re: MZR engine swap?
I was thinking the exact opposite. Power per displacement of engines really hasn't gone up in the last 10 years (which it usually does) because emission controls continue to mount. I've seen these engines up close and the amount of electronics is enough to make an old engine builder throw up. The cars are nearly impossible to work on since any minor change and the thing throws a fit. Even if you went through the headache of getting the engine in, getting it boosted and running would be even more of a headache. If you want more power get a bp and boost it.wytbishop wrote:I'd say it's worth it if you can find a wrecked speed3 or speed6. It would be awesome to have a modern engine in the MX-3.
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ok so i was mistaken we actually have 20 salvage yards here in wichita, and a grand total of ZERO knew what a mazdaspeed was.
they were all absolutely clueless, so i'll have to try a bigger city.
i'm not real big on the electrical "stuff" - technical term. haha
whoa...10K!! um...i change my mind then. i'll stick with the bp.
they were all absolutely clueless, so i'll have to try a bigger city.
i'm not real big on the electrical "stuff" - technical term. haha
whoa...10K!! um...i change my mind then. i'll stick with the bp.
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i just searched on car-part.com and found several engines under 4 grand you can probably get everything with it for not much more
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