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sleeper17 · Post by **sleeper17** » October 14th, 2009, 4:48 pm

whats up guys im new to the site just wanted to ask some questions. im gettin a lot of info just reading this forum its great. so i just bought a 93 mx-3 i use to own a 93 mx-6 that i built up real well but sold it. anyways i never got into the mx-3 stuff. i cant belive this is a 1.8L v6. that seems real small. but this car is fast and i like it. so if there are any mods i can do to make it faster let me know cuz like anyone faster to me is better. thanx.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » October 14th, 2009, 4:49 pm

search and read some more.

I don't think you did much, or you would have read the term

KLZE.

If you can't find that term in here, you can't find hay in a haystack.

sleeper17 · Post by **sleeper17** » October 14th, 2009, 4:55 pm

oh i know about the KLZE. i was gona put one in my MX-6 but built the original engine instead. i just wana get this thing track ready. i own a 89CRX i just put a B16 in from japan and its fast. and i know i can get a 1.8L v6 to go faster than a 4 banger i just need some helpfull info.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » October 14th, 2009, 5:00 pm

helpful? ZE is helpful.

There's a reason its so popular.

The reason is that 200HP in a 2500lb car = awesomeness

B16 < ZE by lots. ZE has the torque powa. Turns wheels at 3k instead of at the 6k for the B16.

What kinda helpful advice are you looking for?

Get MX3/MX6 headers
ebay intake
2.5 catback (after or with ZE)
and get the proper electronics.

Do that, and you crave more, grab an old DE and build it for BOOST.

Flyer · Post by **Flyer** » October 14th, 2009, 5:14 pm

Remember, the black one runs faster...

umcamara · Post by **umcamara** » October 14th, 2009, 6:02 pm

Could this be gooseberry pie under a different name???

umcamara · Post by **umcamara** » October 14th, 2009, 6:03 pm

Install your friend's '89 CRX in your engine bay...

chrome730 · Post by **chrome730** » October 14th, 2009, 7:04 pm

dont for get your decals mad powa. lol. i think it is cam

vansolrick · Post by **vansolrick** » October 14th, 2009, 7:26 pm

There will always be a faster car out there. No point in trying to go for the fastest or having a huge ego when you do swap and build up. The MX-3 is so similar to the MX-6 in terms of aftermarket modding that you shoudn't have to do much reading here anyway. In fact, I've been custom fitting many things from my friends 6 into my 3 and they're working fine. Keep looking thru the search because all the basic info for doing it is here. Have fun, make the car your own, and enjoy!

sleeper17 · Post by **sleeper17** » October 14th, 2009, 10:10 pm

no this is not gooseberry and the crx w/B16 is mine. i auto cross it and wana auto cross the mazda. i love hatch backs and the mx-3 is a good lookin car. i actually bought it for my girlfriend so she could learn the track and drag strip with me. so most these questions are for her also.

projectzemx3 · Post by **projectzemx3** » October 14th, 2009, 10:47 pm

klze. direct bolt in. instant 200 horse. instant b16 crx eating machine. just dont be upset when you find out mx3s dont have a upper control arm.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » October 14th, 2009, 10:56 pm

Hey, its one less ball joint to replace. Hondas have like, EIGHT FREAKIN' BALL JOINTS.

sleeper17 · Post by **sleeper17** » October 14th, 2009, 11:37 pm

i like them both a lot but i know that the mx3 will be hella fast. my B16 is my baby though

. i heard somewhere when i had my mx6 that the klze was kind of a difficult swap. but if its a direct bolt in im gettin one.

vansolrick · Post by **vansolrick** » October 15th, 2009, 1:17 am

KLZE for MX3 and MX6 are direct bolt ons. Have fun! Make sure you check the codes to be sure that you are in fact getting a ZE and not something else. It happens quite often enough.

onlytrueromeo · Post by **onlytrueromeo** » October 15th, 2009, 9:05 am

KLZE is a direct swap, but that does not mean it is simply take engine out, put engine in. There are a number of things you will need to check/upgrade in the process, so that you do not have to spend MORE time and energy in the future.

KLZE is ~$800. If this is too high, get a KLDE (probe/mx6 motor) from a junkyard.

You will NEED a new clutch. Alot of opinions on this, I suggest NOT going for a pucked clutch, and not buying an ebay special. Get it sized for a probe/mx6. ~$300

Stainless steel clutch line $50

Front/back poly engine mounts to reduce engine movement $160

New waterpump/timing belt, pulleys and tensioner $200

Spark plugs, wires $90

Curve neck manifold if you buy a straight neck motor ($150...but then you can sell your straight neck for roughly the same price, so this is 0)

Misc. $200

So budget 1800-2000 for yourself to do it right, and it will be a much better upgrade than going to a turbo. Keep in mind if you source stuff from a junkyard or wait for sales you can cut this price down alot. These prices are all if you do the work yourself. I would not suggest skimping on anything in this list, except maybe spark plugs. You will regret it if you do.

KLZE's have more HP and a flatter torque curve than the KLDE's.

MX-3.com

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