<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by TorontoGuy77:<BR><B>Hey guys
<P>Well I just got back from the car dealership and made a deposit on a 1996 MX-3 GS V6. It's a beautiful car
</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Congratulations!<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><B><BR>Can I please get some input from some of you long time MX-3 owners and experts on what the first few things I should consider in terms of aftermarket mods. intakes/exhausts/sway bars/shifters. I'm strictly interested in performance. Best bang for the buck.<P>Could you guys give me an idea of different things I could look into, and mabye where I could purchase them online. Also, how much does the part you are recommend could I expect to pay, and statistically what kind of performance increases it will give me.<P></B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>For a general price guide [use it as the high side actually...] check <A HREF="
http://www.corksport.com" TARGET=_blank>www.corksport.com</A> . I take it since you're a new MX-3 owner you don't know about the now infamous 2.5L KL engine swap into the V6 MX-3's. For under $1000USD for the 164hp KL03 or under $1500USD for the 200hp KLZE japanese spec engine, you can run low 15's and mid 14's, respectively. <P>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>And my crappy site that is linked in my sig
<P>Hope this helps and happy MX-ing!<BR><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>
hehe Damn, you must fly in that ride for sure.<P>That 200hp KLZE japanese spec engine sounds pretty sweet for under $1500USD! I think in 5-6 months I would definately like to make that swap. I have a couple of questions regarding this. I am pretty far from being handy with cars, so is there anyone that you know of in the Toronto area that would be able to do this for me when I decide to make the swap? How much would you figure in Canadian funds to have the engine purchased and have the old engine removed, and the new one installed?<P>Finally, if anyone knows anyone in this newsgroup, I would be willing to drive to have this done. Most likely sometime in December. Also, will I have to tell the insurance company about this? lol<P>Thanks again!<BR>Jay