Im new... I do own a 350hp GSX but now i have a mx-3!!!
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Im new... I do own a 350hp GSX but now i have a mx-3!!!
Hi guys.
I take part in forums such as honda-tech and DSM talk. my other cars are killer. but recently I added a mx3 to my collection as my girlfriend bought one. I do enjoy this car and do realize its going to need some work soon. it has 135 thousand miles! what im needing to know is when this engines goes should i just replace it with the same motor or upgrade to a better power house?
Ive been doing the reading and still it isnt clear as to what swaps will fit for what cost?
Also what mods have you people found cheap and worth while to increase performance...?
I take part in forums such as honda-tech and DSM talk. my other cars are killer. but recently I added a mx3 to my collection as my girlfriend bought one. I do enjoy this car and do realize its going to need some work soon. it has 135 thousand miles! what im needing to know is when this engines goes should i just replace it with the same motor or upgrade to a better power house?
Ive been doing the reading and still it isnt clear as to what swaps will fit for what cost?
Also what mods have you people found cheap and worth while to increase performance...?
1999 AWD 20G turbo W/NX nitrous
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1995 electron blue r34 kit Prelude
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Re: Im new... I do own a 350hp GSX but now i have a mx-3!!!
Also the car really runs strong but tomorrow im going to do the following:
Synthetic oil change with synthetic oil suppliment
Cold air intake made W/ K&N performance filter
radiator flush with MAX life fluid & super sealer
fuel system complete clean
91 octane w/104+ octane booster & techron cleaner
then im going to add some lightweight rims and better traction lighter tires...
have any redomendations?
Do you MX-3 guru's think there will be a noticeable performance gain after all of this?
thanks guys!!!
Synthetic oil change with synthetic oil suppliment
Cold air intake made W/ K&N performance filter
radiator flush with MAX life fluid & super sealer
fuel system complete clean
91 octane w/104+ octane booster & techron cleaner
then im going to add some lightweight rims and better traction lighter tires...
have any redomendations?
Do you MX-3 guru's think there will be a noticeable performance gain after all of this?
thanks guys!!!
1999 AWD 20G turbo W/NX nitrous
1995 electron blue r34 kit Prelude
1993 mazda MX-3 stock
1995 electron blue r34 kit Prelude
1993 mazda MX-3 stock
Re: Im new... I do own a 350hp GSX but now i have a mx-3!!!
A good quality synthetic oil already has all the additives you need. Be aware that many oil additive manufacturers have been taken to court by the US Federal authorities for unfounded claims for their products.
Fuel: 91 is fine and needs no booster. See this thread
Fuel: 91 is fine and needs no booster. See this thread
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Extra thick soundproofing in the boot (trunk) to quieten my stainless steel exhaust system
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Re: Im new... I do own a 350hp GSX but now i have a mx-3!!!
135K isnt alot... which motor/model
V6?
DOHC? I4?
SOHC? I4?
My DOHC i4 (RS) is pushing 160K and still runnign strong.
My GS (V6) is pushing 140K, runs just as it did new.
Im getting another GS this week
V6?
DOHC? I4?
SOHC? I4?
My DOHC i4 (RS) is pushing 160K and still runnign strong.
My GS (V6) is pushing 140K, runs just as it did new.
Im getting another GS this week
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Re: Im new... I do own a 350hp GSX but now i have a mx-3!!!
swapping engines all depends on how much mony you want to spend
<small>[ December 31, 2003, 10:07 AM: Message edited by: Mnemonic ]</small>
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Re: Im new... I do own a 350hp GSX but now i have a mx-3!!!
well i assuming when u posting in the v6 forum its a v6
u can swap alot of engine
klze
kfze
kl_03 or klde
also u can check www.mazdamaniac for his turbo/supercharger kit.....
also check these sites
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/8175/\
http://members.attcanada.ca/~dragon64/
http://members.bellatlantic.net/~clavier/mazda/
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<small>[ December 31, 2003, 11:09 AM: Message edited by: monty73741 ]</small>
u can swap alot of engine
klze
kfze
kl_03 or klde
also u can check www.mazdamaniac for his turbo/supercharger kit.....
also check these sites
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/8175/\
http://members.attcanada.ca/~dragon64/
http://members.bellatlantic.net/~clavier/mazda/
& buy a sticker it helps the site & looks bad azz
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Re: Im new... I do own a 350hp GSX but now i have a mx-3!!!
Preventative maintanance always helps. Wouldn't you already know this after owning a 350hp gsx?? Maybe you just wanted some more specifics...errr, or something??
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Re: Im new... I do own a 350hp GSX but now i have a mx-3!!!
Yes i own a gsx. but i was just wondering what you mx-3 dudes thought.considering know one proabably knows more about these lil kickers then ya'll.
its the 4 cylinder but i posted here cause i assume the 6 cylinder is the best swap. what swap will be a direct install with no special requirments? what is the rough cost if this swap?
any one have any info they could provide me?
and yes im reading alot on this car, especially alot of posts you all have thankfully done.
this is a great site. thanks guys!
its the 4 cylinder but i posted here cause i assume the 6 cylinder is the best swap. what swap will be a direct install with no special requirments? what is the rough cost if this swap?
any one have any info they could provide me?
and yes im reading alot on this car, especially alot of posts you all have thankfully done.
this is a great site. thanks guys!
1999 AWD 20G turbo W/NX nitrous
1995 electron blue r34 kit Prelude
1993 mazda MX-3 stock
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Re: Im new... I do own a 350hp GSX but now i have a mx-3!!!
well many people will tell you that selling your rs and buy a gs and then swap the klze in than swapping the ze in the rs...almost everything has to be change...
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Re: Im new... I do own a 350hp GSX but now i have a mx-3!!!
either 4cyl can be turbocharged. there is a kit available for the SOHC and Corksport www.corksport.com offers a manifold for the DOHC. You could also swap in a JDM 1.6l DOHC turbo which is very tuner friendly(m1 miata parts bolt on) or 2 variences of JDM 1.8l DOHC turbo motors. corksport offers all three of the afore mentioned motors as well as KL-ZE(the V6ers pride and joy), there is a FAQ by vaughn on the 4cyl to 6cyl swap: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/8175/4to6swap.htm
i think the turbo 4's might suite you better since you have experience in that realm.
i think the turbo 4's might suite you better since you have experience in that realm.
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Re: Im new... I do own a 350hp GSX but now i have a mx-3!!!
if your thinking of changing to synthetic oil then you'll wanna change the oil again after the first 300-500 miles so you get all the old oil out. then once you do that, you cant ever ues normal oil inless you switch back totally. i use synthetic and love it, but always keep spare quarts of oil around.
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Re: Im new... I do own a 350hp GSX but now i have a mx-3!!!
Stick to 4 cylinders..Originally posted by dustywebber:
Yes i own a gsx. but i was just wondering what you mx-3 dudes thought.considering know one proabably knows more about these lil kickers then ya'll.
its the 4 cylinder but i posted here cause i assume the 6 cylinder is the best swap. what swap will be a direct install with no special requirments? what is the rough cost if this swap?
any one have any info they could provide me?
and yes im reading alot on this car, especially alot of posts you all have thankfully done.
this is a great site. thanks guys!
You have a Turbo Car, you know you love that feeling.. Get a BPT engine! And you can always boost it more, and beat a KL-ZE powered car..
You have a 93 SOCH engine.. you got the best base to go GT-X... As you won't need to change your harness.. You'll have to spliced it for the disty, and that's about it..
Welcome aboard!
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Still got 3 Engines!
- B6-ZE : Turbo Festiva project (Waiting donor car)
- BP-DE : Trader for a B6-ZE 1994 for parts upgrade in the Festiva project
- K8 : For sell. Pm me for info!
Once you go turbo, you can never go back!
Ex Mx'er with a Mx-3 1993..
Still in the Mazda Familly with :
-Mazda Rx-7 1987 GXL (Not running, one housing does not compress)
-Mazda Protege MazdaSpeed 2003.5 Titanium!
Still got 3 Engines!
- B6-ZE : Turbo Festiva project (Waiting donor car)
- BP-DE : Trader for a B6-ZE 1994 for parts upgrade in the Festiva project
- K8 : For sell. Pm me for info!
Once you go turbo, you can never go back!
Re: Im new... I do own a 350hp GSX but now i have a mx-3!!!
first you should decide which upgrade you want then go with it. either a 4cyl or a 6 cyl and get the car with the one u want. if you already have a 4cyl its probably easier to keep it a 4. either way you choose you have potential to do great things. it all depends on how much dedication you have. and yes, this is a great siteOriginally posted by dustywebber:
Yes i own a gsx. but i was just wondering what you mx-3 dudes thought.considering know one proabably knows more about these lil kickers then ya'll.
its the 4 cylinder but i posted here cause i assume the 6 cylinder is the best swap. what swap will be a direct install with no special requirments? what is the rough cost if this swap?
any one have any info they could provide me?
and yes im reading alot on this car, especially alot of posts you all have thankfully done.
this is a great site. thanks guys!
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Re: Im new... I do own a 350hp GSX but now i have a mx-3!!!
I now have a GS and am planning on the ZE swap, but I used to have a RS until I got rear-ended by some illiterate redneck in his bubba truck...long story... Anyways, like most of the guys said, your best bet with the RS is to go with something like the 1.8 bp turbo swap. At at least 210-215 hp it's even more powerful than a stock ZE.
Good luck and welcome to the family.
Good luck and welcome to the family.
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Oh yeah, I have a stock ATX 92 RS too.
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Oh yeah, I have a stock ATX 92 RS too.
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Re: Im new... I do own a 350hp GSX but now i have a mx-3!!!
I'd rather have a BPT than a KLZE. Stick with teh 4 banger.
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