KL03 ECU

[Zebaj]

Hey all, I'm swapping my K8 for a KL03, and I was wondering if anyone had any problems with the ECU that they were using. I am going to be searching thru a junkyard for a Probe/mx-6 ECU for the engine. Also, I wanted to know if anyone had any issues with their tranny holding the KL03 power?? Thanks
-jz

[TsiMiata]

The K8 tranny is the same as the Probe/MX-6 tranny. The drive axles are smaller but at 165hp I wouldn't worry to much.

Try http://www.marshallsautoparts.com/ for the ECU they supposedly have a whole bunch and sell them for $20.

<small>[ September 22, 2003, 12:52 PM: Message edited by: TsiMiata ]</small>

[Zebaj]

Thanks tsi I'm rebuilding a KL03 from a Probe with a friend, and we are just trying to think of the parts I'm going to have to replace in the MX-3. So far we've got everything pretty much lined up right now, but there are still a few things we need. I am going to need a new clutch because I still have the OEM (w/82k mi). I was thinking of using a ClutchMaster with a holding capacity for N20. I plan on putting in a N20 system after all my bolt ons are done. I figure turboing is too expensive for me and I just don't want all the problems that come along with turboing a motor. Obviously it is well worth it, but I don't have that kind of experience yet, and I'd rather turbo the ZE than 03. Dunno just my thoughts...if you have any reccomendations for a clutch I have open ears as of now. See ya

[timpronk]

I have been using a clutchmasters stage1 from rr-racing.com. I have had it in for 2 yrs and no probs running my ze. For the money I think its a good clutch. But if money is not a big issue then get a higher stage/stiffer clutch.

[mx3TT]

ACT/Clutchmaster/SPEC are all good. If you want to go for a good amount of hp I would go with a stage 2 or 3 on your KL-DE. Especially if you want your nitrous set up.

[TsiMiata]

Just wanted to add make sure you get the 2.5 air meter to go with the ECU

[Zebaj]

Thanks again Tsi So helpful, if I knew how to add to member rating I would ... DOH ! I'll keep you guys posted on the rebuild. So far we've pulled the head covers and have our cams exposed. We tried removing them, but our Timing cover/Crank Pulley won't come off without some serious work. Most people use a breaker bar and turn the engine to get the crank off. Since our motor is out of the car, we can't. I was thinking a strap wrench should do the trick....we'll see in a few days.

[Zebaj]

Thanks for the clutch reccomdendations. I think I'll be going with a CM

[Rylinkus]

Watch yourself on the ECU as it changed in 95. OBD2 vs OBD1. You're gonna want the older one to make everything as easy as possible with the swap.