1/4th mile times with 2.5 V6 swap?

[Boots]

Anyone?

[David Coleman]

Here are some sites you might wanna check for info:<P><A HREF="http://members.attcanada.ca/~dragon64/" TARGET=_blank>Vaughn Nishimura's 2.5L MX-3 GT</A><BR><A HREF="http://www.mazdamaniac.com/" TARGET=_blank>Jeff Abrams' Supercharged 2.5L MX-3</A><BR><A HREF="http://www3.sympatico.ca/luc.tremblay27/" TARGET=_blank>Luc Tremblay's 2.5L '93 SE MX-3</A><BR><A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/8175/" TARGET=_blank>Luc St Pierre's 2.5L MX-3</A><BR><A HREF="http://www.acbservices.com/mx3gsr/" TARGET=_blank>Sean Matthews' Turbocharged KLZE powered MX-3</A><BR><A HREF="http://members.tripod.com/tekguy/" TARGET=_blank>Steve "Tekguy"'s 2.5L All Motor Beast</A><P><P>------------------<BR>David Coleman- <B><I>Moderator</B></I><BR><A HREF="http://www.PinkMX-3.com" TARGET=_blank>1993 Mazda MX-3 GS Special Edition</A><BR><B><I>Why get clear tail lights when only Geo Metros are gonna see them?</I></B>

[Boots]

anyone with personal experience?

[2.5mx3]

Sorry, haven't taken mine to the track yet. Once I get the quirks worked out of mine, I'll head down and take a few runs at the 1/4 mile. <P><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Boots:<BR><B>anyone with personal experience?</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><P>------------------<BR>Hank<BR>'92 GSR<BR>2.5L KL-ZE

[Boots]

Yeah, let me know when you get back from the track. <P>2.5mx3, I dont think these questions are right for this area of the board, but its better to talk to someone whos already done the swap. How much should I expect to pay for the 2.5L KL-ZE engine? I heard its a straight bolt up, can I use the same mounts and everything? What transmission did you use? Thanks. Boots

[Boots]

err maybe im thinking about KL-03.

[white fish]

Ive done it the Kl03 not the ze <BR>Im happy with it <BR>went to the track twice its hard to launch properly plus my clutch slips pretty bad<P>Got 15.4 @ 92<BR>mid 14 if i learn how to launch and get a new clutch<P>------------------<BR>Clear White 2.5L GSR

[RayRay]

white fish, how does your KL-03 powered mx do against other cars? like preludes, gs-r's si's etc?<P>------------------<BR>Ray<BR>'92 GS <BR>tharaynman@aol.com

[Boots]

White fish, I am thinking about doing this swap, can you answer any of the questions I asked in my previous post? Thanks. Boots

[2.5mx3]

Heya Boots: For now, this seems like the only place to talk about the swap... I didn't really see a section that is specific for these types of discussions.<P>Anyway, you can expect to pay anywhere between $1000 and $2200USD for the ZE. It just depends on where you get it. If you're from the States, I would suggest looking at places from Canada, as the weaker dollar would keep the cost down to you. If you can get a good deal on shipping, or drive to pick it up, it might be worth it.<P>The KLZE (and 03) are pretty much just straight bolt-in engines. All engine mounts are the same, although on my Eunos engine, the bracket for the # 3 mount is different, so I just swapped the one from the 1.8. Depending on what year MX-3 you have, you may need to add a 3rd temperature sensor to the ZE. I think it was the '92 and '93's that had 3 temp sensors. MY ZE only had 2. You can use your current tranny, although the 2.5 tranny would work. However, the gear ratios are different in the 2.5 tranny.<P>You'll also want to get a VAF from a 2.5L. I picked one up for $50US. Check out <A HREF="http://www.car-parts.com" TARGET=_blank>http://www.car-parts.com</A> for a good source of parts. Hope this helps! <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Boots:<BR><B>Yeah, let me know when you get back from the track. <P>2.5mx3, I dont think these questions are right for this area of the board, but its better to talk to someone whos already done the swap. How much should I expect to pay for the 2.5L KL-ZE engine? I heard its a straight bolt up, can I use the same mounts and everything? What transmission did you use? Thanks. Boots</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><P>------------------<BR>Hank<BR>'92 GSR<BR>2.5L KL-ZE

[Boots]

Anyone know what I should expect to pay for the KL-03?

[cybertekguy]

you should reach high 14's with a KL03 2.5 engine and a 5spd tranny<P>most start off at around 15.2 and as you race you work your way down.<P>unless you live in Montana - there you will get 16 seconds - because of the altitude <P>I started off at 14.8 with my ZE and as I worked on the engine it got better.<P>My best 14.04/99 mph<P>my average was 14.2 @97 mph before the wing was installed. With the wing its much slower but on the 29th I will race again with a new chip and no wing.<P>Steve<P>------------------<BR>All motor 176WHP Mx3 - Dyno test coming in April

[white fish]

You need the vaf and the ecu for the 2.5<P>some ZE won't fit in the mx-3 because of the neck is straight you need a slight bend to clear the brake fuid resivor but some ZE have a bend <P>paid $800cnd for KL03 motor $100cnd for ECU<BR>I think a pretty good deal<P>Beat a GSR integ last month lost to a prelude yesterday my clutch just keeps getting worse soon I won't be able to beat the bus<P>------------------<BR>Clear White 2.5L GSR

[Boots]

What can I do with the KL-03 engine aftermarket wise? (cold air intake, headers, turbo, etc.)

[white fish]

Money is your limit <P>------------------<BR>Clear White 2.5L GSR