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by swman01
February 23rd, 2010, 9:42 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Auto Body
Replies: 2
Views: 310

Re: Auto Body

Thank you thank you lol. there are plenty on that page. Im sure i can get one of those no problem.




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93' MX3 1.6L 5Speed
by swman01
February 23rd, 2010, 9:33 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Auto Body
Replies: 2
Views: 310

Auto Body

Does anyone know of a site that i could order a driver side Fender from? i have been searching the yards around my area and found two of the three parts i need just missing Fender and having the hardest time finding it.




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93' MX3 1.6L 5Speed
by swman01
December 9th, 2009, 2:41 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Good or Bad?
Replies: 8
Views: 489

Re: Good or Bad?

I wouldnt mind Bringing along the G series just for the extra satifaction. cause i wouldnt mind Turboing the engine eventually.




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93' MX3 1.6L 5spd
by swman01
December 6th, 2009, 7:35 am
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Good or Bad?
Replies: 8
Views: 489

Re: Good or Bad?

well thanks for you help i really do appreciate it. I had put up a post a few months ago about engine swaps, and the Escort was the only vehicle thrown out there that had the bp in it so i was looking and looking. But with this wider range of options it will make things much easier. also i was told ...
by swman01
December 3rd, 2009, 7:22 am
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Good or Bad?
Replies: 8
Views: 489

Re: Good or Bad?

Im not gonna assume that the first part of your response was a shot at me. I agree with you, tho im no "newbie" to mechanics.... i can say however that i do not know everything and am trying to learn as much as possible.

I had posted this topic due to the fact that i have been looking almost ...
by swman01
December 2nd, 2009, 2:45 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Good or Bad?
Replies: 8
Views: 489

Good or Bad?

I have been doing research on an engine swap of my own, working out all the kinks and figuring out everything i can. i came across a website today ( link below) and was wondering if its good reference that i could use as far as engines to swap. and models of cars that potentially can swap motors ...
by swman01
November 27th, 2009, 7:44 am
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Auto Part Sites
Replies: 6
Views: 354

Re: Auto Part Sites

Yea i use rockauto often just for prices then i order through Autozone and they price match for me so im not payin shipping at all, was just hoping there might have been something cheaper out there... Thanks for the help.






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93' MX3 1.6L 5spd
by swman01
November 21st, 2009, 11:54 am
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Auto Part Sites
Replies: 6
Views: 354

Auto Part Sites

Does anyone know of any auto parts websites that are worth looking at? Just curious for reference down the road always like to keep my eyes open to what prices are around the internet.



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93' MX3 1.6L 5spd
by swman01
August 13th, 2009, 8:19 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Idleing
Replies: 5
Views: 541

Re: Idleing

ok, ill give it another shot. ill repost if all goes well
by swman01
August 13th, 2009, 7:36 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Idleing
Replies: 5
Views: 541

Re: Idleing

no, i followed the Repair manual as it told me, also before i went ahead on that i looked up other peoples experiences on this site.

"Set-up Idle
Warm up the engine (i.e. till fan cuts in).
Switch ignition off.
Open lid on small Diagnostic connector box
Inside lid there is a diagram of the pins on ...
by swman01
August 13th, 2009, 7:03 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Idleing
Replies: 5
Views: 541

Idleing

Could there be something electrical in the car that would make the idle really low, and/or stall when i come to stops? When i start the car in the mornings/cold the idle is high, i figure it should be a little high then as the car warms up it goes down, but it goes way down. When i have the ...
by swman01
August 10th, 2009, 1:19 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Codes codes codes.....
Replies: 4
Views: 260

Codes codes codes.....

does anyone know a link to a page where i can get the meanings for Diagnostic Codes?
i have a 93' MX3 just wondering for when i take it to pepboys to hook it up to machine.... they say that they cant give me the meanings for the codes. I just wanna get prepped so i know right away whats goin on ...
by swman01
August 3rd, 2009, 4:15 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Engine Upgrade...suggestions
Replies: 9
Views: 503

Re: Engine Upgrade...suggestions

sounds good, i was ebay, and some other auto locator type sites searching around last night for an escort gt, but there were a couple of years i wasnt sure about. now that i know what i should shoot for, this gives me plenty of time to research and what not. Im not planning on the swap till early ...
by swman01
August 2nd, 2009, 9:19 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Engine Upgrade...suggestions
Replies: 9
Views: 503

Re: Engine Upgrade...suggestions

Would the year of the Escort have to be 93'? or could a different year work?
by swman01
August 1st, 2009, 4:56 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Engine Upgrade...suggestions
Replies: 9
Views: 503

Re: Engine Upgrade...suggestions

Oh yes i plan on boosting down the road, so that all helps out very much. i Noticed that you are doing a Manual swap aswell(dark_rider2k3). Would i have to get a newer tranny for mine, too? Im runnin with a Manual already, pretty sure i wouldnt need to get a newer one, but just to be on the safe ...

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