What kind of parts do i need for an engine swap?

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mrolsen
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What kind of parts do i need for an engine swap?

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Hey! I bought my mx3 1.8 v6 for some months ago, and now i think it goes to slow.
I want a car with more power, so then i tought, why dont upgrade it to a KLZE 2.5L?
I have been watching around on some sites and forums, but im still unsure of what i need for the extra parts, like a new radiator etc.
And does the KLZE 2.5L to an mx3 1.8L v6 left side steering, only comes with the right side steering?
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Re: What kind of parts do i need for an engine swap?

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There's so many answers to this question, you should have a search dude ;)

You could literally drop it right in, but basics include:
Get timing belt kit
Get all fluids
Get mx6/probe clutch, stage 1 should take the power
Get mx6/probe SS headers of ebay (it'd be stupid not to, they're so cheap)
Find out if your ECU is chippable if it is get a probinator chip or get a kl31 or kl36 ecu

Radiator doesn't need changed. KLZE fits LHD and RHD, you will need a millenia/curved neck intake if you're LHD.

It's all in here, people have asked pretty much the same you have, and got better answers than this one... so have a good read through.
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