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by alamo_kl
May 11th, 2013, 3:31 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: no fuel on my sparkplugs
Replies: 2
Views: 917

Re: no fuel on my sparkplugs

Since the pump works, but no fuel is hitting the plugs, I would think it would be the injectors. Either bad injectors or wiring.
by alamo_kl
May 5th, 2013, 6:42 pm
Forum: MX-3 Worklogs
Topic: Alamo_KL: Operation Unpurple back at the shop
Replies: 31
Views: 14197

Re: Alamo_KL's Operation Unpurple 93 now with pics!

http://imageshack.us/a/img542/9402/92145458217444513980571.jpg And with the shiny wrap http://imageshack.us/a/img593/1001/20130504091353.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img854/3093/31630958217430847315217.jpg I think it looks good peeking out from that manifold http://imageshack.us/a/img819/7907/1189658...
by alamo_kl
May 5th, 2013, 1:30 pm
Forum: MX-3 Worklogs
Topic: Alamo_KL: Operation Unpurple back at the shop
Replies: 31
Views: 14197

Re: Alamo_KL's Operation Unpurple 93 now with pics!

Rob- I do believe you're right. I found a thread on here the other day and thought..."THAT'S MY CAR!!!" kulluminati- I like the green, but I'm not sure if I want to keep them that color. Luckily spray paint is cheap so I can experiment before I get them powder coated Evo_spec- Thanks! Righ...
by alamo_kl
May 4th, 2013, 11:58 am
Forum: MX-3 Worklogs
Topic: Alamo_KL: Operation Unpurple back at the shop
Replies: 31
Views: 14197

Re: Alamo_KL's Operation Unpurple 93 hopefully with picture

I'm thinking about duplicolor cast iron for the block, but this aluminum spray is awesome! It looks fake!
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by alamo_kl
May 3rd, 2013, 3:06 am
Forum: MX-3 Worklogs
Topic: Alamo_KL: Operation Unpurple back at the shop
Replies: 31
Views: 14197

Re: Alamo_KL's Operation Unpurple 93 hopefully with picture

Also, I have Lotek shocks/struts and some lowering springs to replace the EBay 4" drop coilovers that were on the car. Those things suck! Ride is not very enjoyable, but I have to admit, I will miss the look. I will not miss bouncing my head off the roof or hearing everything that sits below th...
by alamo_kl
May 3rd, 2013, 2:58 am
Forum: MX-3 Worklogs
Topic: Alamo_KL: Operation Unpurple back at the shop
Replies: 31
Views: 14197

Re: Alamo_KL's Operation Unpurple 93 pictures work!

So far I have the motor out of the car and completely disassembled. I cleaned the crap out of the lower block half, and got the upper half as clean as I could. I have the block as clean as I can get it, so once I decide on a color for it I will paint it once I have my crank and pistons installed. I ...
by alamo_kl
May 2nd, 2013, 7:46 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: New and Confused with Pistons
Replies: 7
Views: 971

Re: New and Confused with Pistons

As soon as some cash frees up I'll be running them to a local shop to have them cleaned and checked. I could do diassembly and cleaning here at work but it's a little...frowned upon. Most of the shops here look shady and run down, but I'm not going to judge them by their appearance, only their price...
by alamo_kl
May 2nd, 2013, 2:43 am
Forum: MX-3 Worklogs
Topic: Alamo_KL: Operation Unpurple back at the shop
Replies: 31
Views: 14197

Alamo_KL: Operation Unpurple back at the shop

Picked up this 230k mile 93 MX-3 with a ZE already swapped into it with 105k miles on the motor. Engine ran strong, but burned a TON of oil, so I'm going to rebuild her. Since it will be torn down anyway, I'm going to clean everything I can and while I'm at it I will be removing every last bit of pu...
by alamo_kl
May 2nd, 2013, 12:42 am
Forum: MX-3 Related Want to Buy Forum
Topic: [WTB] KLZE Pistons
Replies: 7
Views: 1757

Re: [WTB] KLZE Pistons

Clunet-I'll give your method a shot. Wife used to work for O'reilly so we still get some hookups. I tried some simple green and scothbrite but there was so much buildup I just tore up a sheet of my precious red scrubbers. MrMazda- Thank you for replying so quick on both posts. I've never really used...
by alamo_kl
May 2nd, 2013, 12:38 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: New and Confused with Pistons
Replies: 7
Views: 971

Re: New and Confused with Pistons

Thanks for the replies! I'm going to try and salvage my ZE's. I don't believe they are damaged, but I'll inspect and measure the ever living crap out of them once I can get all the junk off. I've never had to determine piston condition before. Is there anything I should keep an eye out for? Or is it...
by alamo_kl
May 1st, 2013, 11:00 am
Forum: MX-3 Related Want to Buy Forum
Topic: [WTB] KLZE Pistons
Replies: 7
Views: 1757

Re: [WTB] KLZE Pistons

The old pistons are crustier than a junkyard grill. Haven't had them cleaned and checked yet. My bore measures stock with a few minor exceptions from me twitching with the gauge. I was going to use the new pistons just because I paid for them, but if the old check good I will just sell the DE's.
by alamo_kl
May 1st, 2013, 9:10 am
Forum: MX-3 Related Want to Buy Forum
Topic: [WTB] KLZE Pistons
Replies: 7
Views: 1757

[WTB] KLZE Pistons

I'm looking to buy (need to buy) a set of KLZE flat top pistons with the stock bore. With rods or without. I got a set of DE pistons and can't return them. PM if you have some and how much you want for them.
by alamo_kl
May 1st, 2013, 8:27 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: New and Confused with Pistons
Replies: 7
Views: 971

New and Confused with Pistons

I bought a 93 GS that already had the ZE swapped into it, but I burned oil like crazy. I'm in the process of rebuilding it (new oil and water pump, timing belt, tensioner, pulleys, head bolts, and gasket set) but have run into an issue. I got the pistons out of the block, and compared them to the on...

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