Hey guys I'm looking into buying my uncle's '93 MX-3 soon. I'm just checking out all of the good info here and hopefully I'll go through with the buy since these cars are very rare where I'm from and I love the body style. I used to have a 91 Ford Probe GL until it was T-boned over a year ago. I planned on buying a second gen Probe GT and doing the JDM KLZE swap but now that I'm offered this car, I might just go for it since the ZE's are compatible with the MX-3s. I hope I can be some help around here after learning a few things and understanding the cars better which shouldn't be too much of a problem since the Probes were similar to the Mazda MX-6's and 626's pertaining to having the exact same frame, engine, and drivetrain. Currently I'm driving an 85 Jeep CJ7 but I still want a fun project car to keep me busy. Sorry for the rambling guys, I'm just really excited to get started here.
Justin.
New Here.
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dead_beat_89
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New Here.
1991 Ford Probe GL MTX---------T-boned and totaled.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2142483" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1985 Jeep CJ-7
Soon to be Mazda MX-3 owner
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2142483" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1985 Jeep CJ-7
Soon to be Mazda MX-3 owner
Re: New Here.
i had an mx6, and knew guys that put klze into probes...ur gona LOVE 
the mx3!! its a smaller car, ALOT more fun to throw around the corners
the mx3!! its a smaller car, ALOT more fun to throw around the corners
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onlytrueromeo
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Re: New Here.
Welcome to the forums!
I'm assuming your uncles car is the v6 (GS) version? If it's the 4 cyl, it will be a bit more difficult to drop a ZE in. Otherwise, best of luck! While you're at it, upgrade the suspension with Escort ZX2 S/R struts, and some nice springs (I went with ground control coilovers)
I'm assuming your uncles car is the v6 (GS) version? If it's the 4 cyl, it will be a bit more difficult to drop a ZE in. Otherwise, best of luck! While you're at it, upgrade the suspension with Escort ZX2 S/R struts, and some nice springs (I went with ground control coilovers)
Re: New Here.
Buy it and enjoy. Welcome to MX-3. We eat Ford Probes for breakfast. munch munch
2004 Subaru WRX Silver, stage 2, minty interior.
2002 Subaru WRX Blue, SOLD (best E test numbers I've ever seen)
94 MX-6. Sold
92 GS KLZE 5 Speed
96 GS 5 speed, KLZE, Sold
95 GS Minty Shape Sold
92 GS Sold
92 GS Parts Car scrapped.
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I know you believe that you understand what you think I said but I'm sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.
2002 Subaru WRX Blue, SOLD (best E test numbers I've ever seen)
94 MX-6. Sold
92 GS KLZE 5 Speed
96 GS 5 speed, KLZE, Sold
95 GS Minty Shape Sold
92 GS Sold
92 GS Parts Car scrapped.
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I know you believe that you understand what you think I said but I'm sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.
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fowljesse
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Re: New Here.
Welcome! I'm glad I don't have to post my usual "Use the SEARCH!" You're going to love your car. If it is 4cyl, you can still get 300hp out of it.
'93 GS - P&P DE w/ ZE exh. cams/ pistns, KLG4 IM, 65mm TB, MSnS, Phenos, K&N RAI, UDP, Grnd wires, rear batt, filld MM, torq strt, TWM short shftr, Exedy, Lng tube hdrs 2.5" Side exhaust, H&R sprngs, Poly bushngs, strutbars, Alum. crss mmber&tiebar, 22mm swybar, solid links, Direzzas, leather int, Alpine 9805 stereo & alrm, keyless entry, 10 Boston Accoustics spkrs, Prjectrs, Blaster2, CF hood, FG hatch, Lexan
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dead_beat_89
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Re: New Here.
Thanks guys for the welcome, I'm going to look at it this weekend. It hasn't been driven for about three years and is currently garaged so I'll most likely have to get it running for awhile and check fuel, oil, tranny fluid and gaskets for leaks. Anything else I should have to worry about with a garaged vehicle? BTW, I'm not 100% positive, but I think it is the GS, because I don't think he would have gotten the 4 banger. I'll check it out and post some pics if I get it.
Well thanks again guys, there's alot of good info here.
I know what you mean man, alot of people ask questions without checking out the archives and it does get annoying but I even sometimes screw up because I want "new info" lmfaofowljesse wrote:Welcome! I'm glad I don't have to post my usual "Use the SEARCH!"
Well thanks again guys, there's alot of good info here.
1991 Ford Probe GL MTX---------T-boned and totaled.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2142483" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1985 Jeep CJ-7
Soon to be Mazda MX-3 owner
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2142483" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1985 Jeep CJ-7
Soon to be Mazda MX-3 owner
Re: New Here.
Remove the plugs pour a little oil into each cly. Then roll it over for 10-15 seconds to get the oil pressure up. Then install the plugs and I bet if fires up within 2 secs. Your brakes may be seized. If so compressing the calipers with a C clamp may fix them. Drive it easy at first like you would a new car, give things time to work in. Cheers
2004 Subaru WRX Silver, stage 2, minty interior.
2002 Subaru WRX Blue, SOLD (best E test numbers I've ever seen)
94 MX-6. Sold
92 GS KLZE 5 Speed
96 GS 5 speed, KLZE, Sold
95 GS Minty Shape Sold
92 GS Sold
92 GS Parts Car scrapped.
Feedback viewtopic.php?f=37&t=66348" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
7477th member.
I know you believe that you understand what you think I said but I'm sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.
2002 Subaru WRX Blue, SOLD (best E test numbers I've ever seen)
94 MX-6. Sold
92 GS KLZE 5 Speed
96 GS 5 speed, KLZE, Sold
95 GS Minty Shape Sold
92 GS Sold
92 GS Parts Car scrapped.
Feedback viewtopic.php?f=37&t=66348" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
7477th member.
I know you believe that you understand what you think I said but I'm sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.
Re: New Here.
Welcome, I just had a Second Gen PGT and did the Ze swap with all the bolt ons. Ill tell you first hand my mx-3 with the same ZE motor is tons faster than that probe. I can't believe the difference. Go with the mx-3, most parts are cheaper too. 