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by DoctorP
July 23rd, 2006, 7:00 pm
Forum: MX-3 Related Items For Sale/Trade
Topic: [FS] 1993 Customized MX-3 GS w/KLDE
Replies: 0
Views: 320

[FS] 1993 Customized MX-3 GS w/KLDE

Not for sale just yet, this is just a feeler. I have a 1993 MX-3 GS that I put a KLDE in back in April. The engine has less than 100,000 K and runs great (far more fun than the K8). The car also has a short-throw shifter, and a brand new paint job - I used show clear instead of regular clear coat an...
by DoctorP
May 24th, 2006, 10:43 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: Duped by Tiger Japanese - BEWARE KLZE SHOPPERS!!!
Replies: 34
Views: 3629

Well I can honestly say my engine was in better shape than that one! There are lots of people on this website who will back you should you choose to sue - just enter tiger into the search column and you will find lots of people who have been duped by these guys. Granted they are not the only guys wh...
by DoctorP
May 23rd, 2006, 4:42 pm
Forum: MX-3 Worklogs
Topic: doctorp - 93 mx-3 gs
Replies: 3
Views: 1594

That was a three day project - took it apart and prepped it Saturday, painted it Sunday, put it back together Monday (about 34 hours total). It is a Chrysler colour, it's a bit brighter than Mazda's blue. The paint and clear were given to me by DuPont.I haven't looked at rims or wheels yet because I...
by DoctorP
May 23rd, 2006, 1:23 am
Forum: MX-3 Worklogs
Topic: doctorp - 93 mx-3 gs
Replies: 3
Views: 1594

doctorp - 93 mx-3 gs

Well, this is how I spent May long weekend - I don't recommend it to anyone, but the car looks great. This is a '93 mx-3 with 245,000 K on it (engine just replaced with a KL). I didn't get any before pictures, but it looked like your run-of-the-mill green mx-3 with a few minor dings and scratches. S...
by DoctorP
May 23rd, 2006, 12:39 am
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: Duped by Tiger Japanese - BEWARE KLZE SHOPPERS!!!
Replies: 34
Views: 3629

I agree, everyone there is named Mike, but when I had my problem he was extremely prompt to reply to calls and e-mails. He just said it was my mistake over and over ... If you bought your engine with your Visa card you may be able to get a chargeback, however we are having a hell of a time getting R...
by DoctorP
May 14th, 2006, 11:16 pm
Forum: MX-3 Related Items For Sale/Trade
Topic: [WTB]V6 Mtx swap parts AND DE swap parts
Replies: 1
Views: 197

Gp check out the wreckers. I got my DE ECU for a hundred bucks. They are a dime a dozen, as well as the VAF
by DoctorP
May 6th, 2006, 12:53 am
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: Please ! HELP HELP HELP ! Please
Replies: 6
Views: 440

Generally when a car has air bags there is a sticker on the door glass or an SRS emblem somewhere on the wheel. The other thing is there should be an airbag light on the dash when you turn the key on.
by DoctorP
April 29th, 2006, 1:27 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: I made the switch
Replies: 11
Views: 732

I have the KL-01 ECU and the KL-02 VAF in my car with the DE. My buddy at Mazda tells me that is the correct setup I need. Everything runs great now. Took a little fooling around and alot of reading but it is coming together. Only thing now is it idles up around 1400 RPM which I don't like but can;t...
by DoctorP
April 26th, 2006, 11:16 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: VRIS question plus a couple others.
Replies: 15
Views: 1213

I have tested the solenoids as well as the diagphrams and the check valve. everything is as it shoud be. when i plug #1 into #2 it does open right away. however #2 doesn't open at all when hooked up correctly.
by DoctorP
April 26th, 2006, 10:01 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: VRIS question plus a couple others.
Replies: 15
Views: 1213

by watching them as the engine revs up. #2 never moves. does the engine need to be under load or can I just watch them while revving the engine.
by DoctorP
April 26th, 2006, 12:46 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: VRIS question plus a couple others.
Replies: 15
Views: 1213

that was my thought as well but i have been unable to find the info i need to verify this.
by DoctorP
April 25th, 2006, 11:54 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: VRIS question plus a couple others.
Replies: 15
Views: 1213

Right now the #1 shutter opens when the key is turned on and remains open all the time. #2 never opens. I am at a loss. Any suggestions?
by DoctorP
April 23rd, 2006, 11:07 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: Duped by Tiger Japanese - BEWARE KLZE SHOPPERS!!!
Replies: 34
Views: 3629

That would be better for sure. Just make sure you know the head codes so you know what you are looking at
by DoctorP
April 23rd, 2006, 10:29 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: Duped by Tiger Japanese - BEWARE KLZE SHOPPERS!!!
Replies: 34
Views: 3629

Long story ... we bought the KL for $700 because it matched their EBay ad and they confirmed it was a ZE. although their website ad used to read 200 hp 165 ft lbs of torque. they changed that after we pointed the klde is not rated at those numbers. I would avoid buying from them if i were you.
by DoctorP
April 23rd, 2006, 2:58 am
Forum: Transmissions
Topic: 92 mx3 gs trans problems any help?
Replies: 4
Views: 901

Check the fluid level. Start simple

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