thing is you gotta use teh K8 flywheel because the millenia dont have one, it has a flexplate because its an autoOriginally posted by IanL:
I would say stick with the Millenia flywheel, as long as its suitable to take the clutch - I'm willing to bet there's no-one who's tried a lightened flywheel on a KJ, and you are doing enough risk-taking alreadyOriginally posted by Mariusz:
Should I use stock flywheel from K8(MX-3) or KJ(Millena) ?![]()
KJ 2.3
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93 MX-3 GS (collecting parts for Eunos Presso conversion), 94 626 Transmission (4.10 gears), KL31 camed KL-ZE, Millenia intake, Millenia TB, SSAutochrome V2 headers, Magnaflow cat, 2 1/4 in pipe, Top Speed Pro 1 muffler, 9lb Fidanza Flywheel, ACT clutch, Corksport SS clutch line, Corksport SS brake lines, Unorthadox UDP, 255 lph fuel pump, HEI mod, ghetto-charger intake, KL36 ECU, SRD transverse crossmember bushings, SRD shifter extention bushing, SRD crossmember, Corksport bronzoil shifter bushings, Brembo Crossdrilled and Slotted rotors, 15 inch Konig Heliums, ZX-2 S/R struts, Eibach lowering springs, OEM front strut bar, Ebay rear strut bar, BFGoodrich G-Force T/A KDWs
Parts needing installed: turbo kit from BB (if i ever get it), 9.0:1 CR Diamond pistons, 4340 forged H beam rods, C/J-Spec spoiler, Nissan red tops in KL rails
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My error - didn't know about drive plates for ATX. Maybe a KL flywheel would be more suitable?Originally posted by papa roached:
thing is you gotta use teh K8 flywheel because the millenia dont have one, it has a flexplate because its an auto
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If it was me I'd be putting an aluminum flywheel on there. Lighter is better in my book. Using the K8 flywheel gets you a few pounds lighter and for him it would be free.
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I know that's true with an Otto Cycle engine, but this is a Miller Cycle - huge valve overlap - I'm skeptical that a lightened flywheel will be good.Originally posted by TsiMiata:
If it was me I'd be putting an aluminum flywheel on there. Lighter is better in my book. Using the K8 flywheel gets you a few pounds lighter and for him it would be free.
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I've called to them today, they've promised to reply my about this topic till sunday. I have hope that the price won't kill me.
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There isn't more overlap on a miller. The intake valve is open longer- while the exhaust valve is closed. It doesnt run like a 68 camaro with a crazy cam. It's a luxury car engine, which is all about being smooth.Originally posted by IanL:
I know that's true with an Otto Cycle engine, but this is a Miller Cycle - huge valve overlap - I'm skeptical that a lightened flywheel will be good.Originally posted by TsiMiata:
If it was me I'd be putting an aluminum flywheel on there. Lighter is better in my book. Using the K8 flywheel gets you a few pounds lighter and for him it would be free.
93 MX-3 GS- ZE, KL31 ECU, Fidanza Flywheel, CM Stage 2-R clutch, Hotshot Headers
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I have some doubts about this KJ swap, I heard that there is a lot of problems with spare parts.
So the swap it self is doneable but what with car exploatation ? Spare parts for SC and others ? Does anyone knows sample prices of the weak engine parts ?
So the swap it self is doneable but what with car exploatation ? Spare parts for SC and others ? Does anyone knows sample prices of the weak engine parts ?
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From everything I've heard the KJ is very reliable. I have a friend thats a parts manager at a mazda dealer. He told me the KL 2.5 liter millenias had much more warranty work than the KJ powered cars.
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So it's basically better than a ZE ?
Also what is the diffrence between KL-ZE straigth and curved neck ? besides the shape ?
Does someone knows this company ? : http://www.a1jdmengines.com/home.htm
PS. most of peoples are switching the distributors between ZE and K8 during swap why ? If you can buy a engine with distributor why don't use a stock one ?
Also what is the diffrence between KL-ZE straigth and curved neck ? besides the shape ?
Does someone knows this company ? : http://www.a1jdmengines.com/home.htm
PS. most of peoples are switching the distributors between ZE and K8 during swap why ? If you can buy a engine with distributor why don't use a stock one ?
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The straight neck usually interferes with the brake reservoir on LHD cars, the curved does not.Originally posted by Mariusz:
Also what is the diffrence between KL-ZE straigth and curved neck ? besides the shape ?
You have already had that information in this threadmost of peoples are switching the distributors between ZE and K8 during swap why ? If you can buy a engine with distributor why don't use a stock one ?
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Yes, but I received a picture of an engine where the distributor is complete with the high voltage wires. If the distributor is complete should I or should I not switch it ? Probably not ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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If it is "complete", fine, but count the H V wires - if there are seven, it has a separate coil and igniter.Originally posted by Mariusz:
Yes, but I received a picture of an engine where the distributor is complete with the high voltage wires. If the distributor is complete should I or should I not switch it ? Probably not![]()
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I will check number of HV cables, and what means reservoir interfaces ? There is only cable for brake fluid level.
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Sorry, technical term. Interferes, not interfaces - it means it comes into contact with itOriginally posted by Mariusz:
I will check number of HV cables, and what means reservoir interfaces ? There is only cable for brake fluid level.
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OK, so which one should I choose for replacing my K8, curved or straigth ? I have LHD like most europeans
K8 has a curved one ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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