Vecia's 1994 MX-3: UPDATE - 8/06/12 New Picture!

[Vecia]

Rims look really nice. So glad they are finally on.

[Vecia]

Mini-side skirts and rear mud guards will go on this weekend. Mirrors, spoiler and others will be Blaze Red as well.

[Ryan]

That is some seriously shiny clear. Hurts my eyes via picture.

[WhiteFinish]

Nice rims.. they look very nice on the car.

[NANO91]

Your car looks hella clean!!
I'm digging those rims, remind me of the gtr volks

[Vecia]

Thanks for the comments!

[Dark_Rider2k3]

very beautiful car!

[DeadMaker]

One of the colours that match perfect on mx3 is red.The other is black..Witch is mine

[Vecia]

Mini Side Skirts painted and installed. Have to wait until I get some mounting hardware before I can install the rear mud guards. Also painted rear garnish but ran out of paint and time before I was able to get the spoiler. I did however get another coat of primer on it. Will finish it up next weekend.

[Vecia]

A quick correction on my engine type;

It is a B6ZE

Car was also manufactured in Hiroshima, Japan. I thought that was kinda cool.

[DeadMaker]

A quick correction on my engine type;

It is a B6ZE

Car was also manufactured in Hiroshima, Japan. I thought that was kinda cool.

So you have 120 hp????

[Vecia]

Shoot, I don't even know. I thought it was a B6DE until I went to talk to the guy who is doing my rebuild. He tried looking at the ECU but the labels were faded. He then popped the hood and told me it was a B6ZE. He specializes in Japanese Imports and has been in business since 1977. His rep is top notch and I know two guys that have had imports rebuilt by him so I guess I'm kinda taking his word based on the evidence I have.

I will say; I'm not too familiar with Imports... I mean, allot more now than I was before for sure but I'm still a noob when it comes to JDM 4-Bangers. One thing I know for certain; the car gets up and moves quick for only having 107 HP. Now either there are some real weak drivers in Texas pushing these Civics or my car is putting out more than 107 HP.

The block I got from the wrecking yard is without a doubt a B6DE and until I start pulling my car apart I really don't know how else to tell what it is. At any rate, I have 2 motors. One sitting at a friends house waiting for the funds to be built and the one under the hood. If it turns out that my daily-driver is in fact a B6ZE then I'm sure not going to replace it with a B6DE.

[Vecia]

Okay, here is what the guy sent me via email...


1.6Liter B6ZE, 1597cc/97.5cid, Fuel Inj, DOHC, L4, 16valve
Bore: 3.0711-3.0714" (78.006-78.014 mm)
Stroke: 3.291" (83.591 mm)
Main Journal: 1.9661-1.9668" (49.939-49.957 mm)
Rod Journal: 1.7693-1.7699" (44.94-44.955 mm)
Crank End Play: .0031-.0111" (.079-.282 mm)
New Head Thick.: 5.2680-5.2767" (133.807-134.028 mm)
Min. Head Thick.: 5.2677" (133.8 mm)
Head Bolts: 56-60 ft/lbs
C. Rod Dia.: 1.8898-1.8904" (48.001-48.016 mm)
Connecting Rod: 37-40 ft/lbs
Intake Lash: Hydraulic
Exhaust Lash: Hydraulic
Compression: 9.0:1 Ratio
Piston Ring Gap: Top & 2nd .006-.012", Oil .008-.028"
Main Bearing: 40-43 ft/lbs

Full Gasket Set:
MAFSB6Z

Head Gasket Set:
MAHSB6Z

Head Gasket:
MAHGB6Z

Low Set:
MALSB6Z

Main Bearing Set:
MAMBB6

Rod Bearing Set:
MARBB6

Thrust Washer Set:
MATWB6

Crank Kit:
MACKB6Z

Connecting Rod:
MACRBPD

Piston:
MAPB6Z

Piston With Rings:
MAPRB6Z

Ring Sets:
MARSB6

Long Block:
MALBB6Z

Timing Belt:
MATBBPD

Water Pump:
MAWPBPD

Cylinder Head:
MACHB6Z

Intake Valve:
MAIVB6L

Exhaust Valve:
MAEVB6T

Valve Guide:
MAVGBP

Freeze Plugs:
MAFPB6

Lifter:
MALFTFS 16

[_-Night-Shade-_]

Yes! Looking good. Nice to see the parts being put to use. What kind of paint did you use/how did you paint it?

[Vecia]

Another thing I know for certain...



That's the only look of a B6ZE that the internet will pull up and mine don't look like that.

I wish Mazda would have stamped the dang block in plain site so I could see it right in front of me without having to take a bunch of crap apart. Just dont have that kind of time.