So I've read the MX-3 is pretty low geared, I was curious about how low are you guys talking about? My '93 MX-3 GS 1.8L tacs out at 3.5K RPMs doing 70MPH(5ish K RPM at 95MPH) on the highway, is this normal or what?
-H3x
How low Geared is the MX-3?
How low Geared is the MX-3?
-H3xT0r
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irocthaDOHC
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Re: How low Geared is the MX-3?
sounds about right
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Re: How low Geared is the MX-3?
If he was getting abnormal readings, I would be very worried 
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Black '93 BP RS - wrecked, parted, scrapped.
Green GS - Sold.
Black GS - Summer DD/Race car - Fancy KLZE
Red GS - K8-ATX -> MTX-KLDE - Frakencar. Scrapped
White GS - Rusty. Parts. Scrapped
1997 BMW M3 - my summer baby
2002 BMW 325Xi - sold
2003 Forester Xti - EJ20K swapped.
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Re: How low Geared is the MX-3?
Righto I was just curious. I've been reading posts n what have you on this site for a while now but haven't posted anything. I've got a WIP MX-3, at the moment I'm throwing in a new pressure plate n a few other gadgets in to the mix. Blew the sucker out Sunday xD. When I get it back I'll throw some pics onto the site n Show you some mod's i've done to it. I have to say though that little MX is a devil, love the handling on that car. Thx for the info IrocthaDOHC.
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Re: How low Geared is the MX-3?
lol wow hextor, i used that name in chat once 
hey dont forget the fidanza flywheel! its realy kick azz
hey dont forget the fidanza flywheel! its realy kick azz
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MX-3 w/ curved neck millenia klde, boosted @ 5 psi. /bov and wastegate are good!/ nitto drag radial/ gutted interior/ millenia red top injectors, vortech fmu/aem wideband/ all bolts ons/ Car put together 100% by me. Mechanic? who needs a mechanic? ew.. real men work on their own cars!
MX-3 w/ curved neck millenia klde, boosted @ 5 psi. /bov and wastegate are good!/ nitto drag radial/ gutted interior/ millenia red top injectors, vortech fmu/aem wideband/ all bolts ons/ Car put together 100% by me. Mechanic? who needs a mechanic? ew.. real men work on their own cars!
Re: How low Geared is the MX-3?
haha nice. I've been using this name for some time now. almost 10years... Anywho right now I am replacing the Tranny in this puppy. Keeping the gears but throwing in a racing clutch, any suggestions as far as brand and models go?hgallegos915 wrote:lol wow hextor, i used that name in chat once
hey dont forget the fidanza flywheel! its realy kick azz
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Re: How low Geared is the MX-3?
My thoughts:
ACT - grippy but quite harsh on the tranny
Clutchmasters - many swear by them, though quite a few have been let down
SPEC - many love them, meant to hold crazy torque (not that you need to on k8)
Fidanza - now making clutches, might be good for a package
exedy oem - does the job!
I went with a spec stage III for my ze, as it wasn't a rip, probetalk ppl love them, they're not complete tranny exploders, and I am very tempted to turbo
ACT - grippy but quite harsh on the tranny
Clutchmasters - many swear by them, though quite a few have been let down
SPEC - many love them, meant to hold crazy torque (not that you need to on k8)
Fidanza - now making clutches, might be good for a package
exedy oem - does the job!
I went with a spec stage III for my ze, as it wasn't a rip, probetalk ppl love them, they're not complete tranny exploders, and I am very tempted to turbo
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Mx-3 2.5 V6 Turbo 291 BHP 251 lbft @ 8psi - Retired due to rust and back at uni
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Mx-3 2.5 V6 Turbo 291 BHP 251 lbft @ 8psi - Retired due to rust and back at uni
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