how much mods will it take
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how much mods will it take
i was just curious on how many mods i would have to do if i wanted to drop in a small block v8 in my mx3 any one have any answers and maybe has anyone tried this before
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Re: how much mods will it take
You must leave now.huntingking01 wrote:i was just curious on how many mods i would have to do if i wanted to drop in a small block v8 in my mx3 any one have any answers and maybe has anyone tried this before
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Re: how much mods will it take
well my father just purchased a mx3 and was wanting to drag it and we figured a small block v8 would do the trick for sure
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Re: how much mods will it take
No one has attempted it. Reason Why...Cause basically all it will be is a Mx-3 shell. I'm guessing that there's be between 50% to 90% of the Mx-3 woud have to be customised and replaced with basically only the outter body panels, the unibody being used as a shell and the interior, that's about it. You may need to make a custom tube chassis for it.
Here's a Rotary Mx-3. It doesn't show the underside in his pics, you can see there has been alot of custom work involved.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda-MX ... enameZWDVW" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Here's a thread of a guy putting an LS1 in a Civic:
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2004368&page=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Good luck.
Here's a Rotary Mx-3. It doesn't show the underside in his pics, you can see there has been alot of custom work involved.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda-MX ... enameZWDVW" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Here's a thread of a guy putting an LS1 in a Civic:
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2004368&page=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Good luck.
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Re: how much mods will it take
No idea why anyone would do this. Domestic guys are odd.
General topic is not a really good place for this. Either way. Who gives a sh!t if it's a 4 or a v6 that you start with. you are going to have to cut and weld a tunnel for your drive shaft. Get a fuel cell... drive shaft will be using it's current space. Rip out engine, ecu, cluster. etc. You may need a customer dash as well. Custom suspension... Too much fab work to mention. I also kinda doubt you'd be able to close the hood and get a custom rad to cool that tech limited gas chugger.
Either way, congrats on insulting everyone on the forum by bringing this up.
General topic is not a really good place for this. Either way. Who gives a sh!t if it's a 4 or a v6 that you start with. you are going to have to cut and weld a tunnel for your drive shaft. Get a fuel cell... drive shaft will be using it's current space. Rip out engine, ecu, cluster. etc. You may need a customer dash as well. Custom suspension... Too much fab work to mention. I also kinda doubt you'd be able to close the hood and get a custom rad to cool that tech limited gas chugger.
Either way, congrats on insulting everyone on the forum by bringing this up.
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Re: how much mods will it take
that is alot of work i didnt think it would be in depth but thank you for your help i think i will just stick with the klze swap now to find one in good condition
Re: how much mods will it take
Ha Ha, man thats funny. RS_OBD'oh_2 you need to learn to say what your really feeling. lol Yes some ideas are just a little out there. Why not install a ZE and turbo it. You could even NOS it and spin your brains out all the way down the track. I firmly believe you should never dampen enthusiasium but it needs to be tempered with common sense. (not bad eh?) now back to our regularly scheduled nonsense.
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Re: how much mods will it take
Sorry, I am genetically predisposed to be an a$$hole… Does it show?
I am willing to help any time. But ya, I do tend to throw in some attitude when I don't agree with something.
Sorry Everyone.
I am willing to help any time. But ya, I do tend to throw in some attitude when I don't agree with something.
Sorry Everyone.
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Re: how much mods will it take
Yes it doesRS_OBD'oh_2 wrote:Sorry, I am genetically predisposed to be an a$$hole… Does it show?
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2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
Re: how much mods will it take
That was funny. Anyone who didn't think RS_OBD'oh_2 comment was funny needs to leave this forum right now. I've gotta go for a coffee break now. LMAO
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2004 Subaru WRX Silver, stage 2, minty interior.
2002 Subaru WRX Blue, SOLD (best E test numbers I've ever seen)
94 MX-6. Sold
92 GS KLZE 5 Speed
96 GS 5 speed, KLZE, Sold
95 GS Minty Shape Sold
92 GS Sold
92 GS Parts Car scrapped.
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Re: how much mods will it take
Find a Hatch back Mustang for cheap. One that is still working.
Cut out everything underneath the shell of the MX-3. Make a chassis like Civette did. The rest wouldnt be too hard. Put sometype of aftermarket racing suspension and lower.
Not really creative but I imagine a MX3 like that would weigh in at about 2800lbs. Thats pretty light for a car with good low end torque
Sure as hell be a sleeper
Cut out everything underneath the shell of the MX-3. Make a chassis like Civette did. The rest wouldnt be too hard. Put sometype of aftermarket racing suspension and lower.
Not really creative but I imagine a MX3 like that would weigh in at about 2800lbs. Thats pretty light for a car with good low end torque
Sure as hell be a sleeper
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1993 MX3 GS
KLZE, Fidanza flywheel, KL31 CAMs, South Bend Stage I Clutch, Pacesetter STS, SS AutoChromes, Magnaflow muffler, 2.25' Exhaust, CAI, Blaster Coil HEI, KLDE Valvetrain, 5 Speed Swap
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Re: how much mods will it take
I think there's a V8 Focus floating around the net too
1992 Mazda Mx-3 GSR - 2.5L KLZE : Award Winning Show Car & Race Car ['02-'09] (Retired)
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
Re: how much mods will it take
How many mods? I'm already in the thousands and still counting.
Re: how much mods will it take
heres a v8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60Tamp2fHhg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60Tamp2fHhg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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92 mx3 gs curved neck klze SOLD
Re: how much mods will it take
thousands of mods?!.....coltfoet5 wrote:How many mods? I'm already in the thousands and still counting.
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94 mx3 rs
92 mx3 gs curved neck klze SOLD
92 mx3 gs curved neck klze SOLD