So,
For the past while my bf and I have been tossing around idea's for which engine I want to swap in the MX-6. We were going to go with the KLZE but.. it's so common.. and we are the type that really enjoy a challenge. So, After reading that a MX6 apparently had a RX7 Rotory engine in it and the Miata's some how fit a 5.0L mustang motor in it... It seems like the 5L & Mazda's .. fit together.
SO... We are planning on a 5.0L 95-96 Ford Mustang engine, RWD Conversion, etc. N/A powered to drop in the MX-6.
I am having issues finding the dimensions of that motor and I can't get a straight answer for the dimensions for the KLDE/KLZE.
Anyone know or could help me find this info??
5.0L Stang engine in MX-6??
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Re: 5.0L Stang engine in MX-6??
We won't know a lot about dimensions of a motor that have nothing to do with this car, at all.
Good luck.
BTW, a BPT eats 5 L stang
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Re: 5.0L Stang engine in MX-6??
No, No, No, No, NO!
First of all, you can really do any type of engine conversion on a Miata since it's RWD. There are many odd swaps done in many types of RWD cars. For the Miata, you can even get a kit specifically for the 5.0L.
Doing the conversion to a FWD to make it RWD is complicated at best. There are a few out there, but they're not pretty.
Here's a RWD KL being put into a Probe. It'll give you a good deal on what needs to be done:
http://forums.probetalk.com/showthread. ... hlight=rwd" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Look around the internet for other FWD-RWD conversions, you'll get a good idea on what's involved.
In the end, I'd put money on the table saying that you'll end up with a torn apart Mx-6 and and project that wouldn't be completed
First of all, you can really do any type of engine conversion on a Miata since it's RWD. There are many odd swaps done in many types of RWD cars. For the Miata, you can even get a kit specifically for the 5.0L.
Doing the conversion to a FWD to make it RWD is complicated at best. There are a few out there, but they're not pretty.
Here's a RWD KL being put into a Probe. It'll give you a good deal on what needs to be done:
http://forums.probetalk.com/showthread. ... hlight=rwd" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Look around the internet for other FWD-RWD conversions, you'll get a good idea on what's involved.
In the end, I'd put money on the table saying that you'll end up with a torn apart Mx-6 and and project that wouldn't be completed
1992 Mazda Mx-3 GSR - 2.5L KLZE : Award Winning Show Car & Race Car ['02-'09] (Retired)
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Re: 5.0L Stang engine in MX-6??
Yea if you have a RWD platform where the chassis and body are designed for a longitudinal motor/trans setup.ManduMX6 wrote:So,
For the past while my bf and I have been tossing around idea's for which engine I want to swap in the MX-6. We were going to go with the KLZE but.. it's so common.. and we are the type that really enjoy a challenge. So, After reading that a MX6 apparently had a RX7 Rotory engine in it and the Miata's some how fit a 5.0L mustang motor in it... It seems like the 5L & Mazda's .. fit together.
Look elsewhere for that info like google, mx6.com etc. Also search for posts by DanSac on probetalk.. He was building a LS1 Ford Probe.. That he recently sold as well. That would be similar along the lines of what you want to do here.ManduMX6 wrote:SO... We are planning on a 5.0L 95-96 Ford Mustang engine, RWD Conversion, etc. N/A powered to drop in the MX-6.
I am having issues finding the dimensions of that motor and I can't get a straight answer for the dimensions for the KLDE/KLZE.
Anyone know or could help me find this info??
Good luck....
*Edit* Haha you beat me to it man!
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Re: 5.0L Stang engine in MX-6??
Hmmm.. I'll look into it more closely then. I guess the ZE swap is a much better bet eh? I guess I could stick with the challenge of getting the most power out of a ZE strictly N/A.
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Re: 5.0L Stang engine in MX-6??
Yeah, it would be easier to cut the bottom out of the MX-3, and weld it onto V8 rwd car with a similar wheelbase
However, if you really want a challenge, build a N/A DE for power as I'm doing. I've got a jump on you, but if you have a budget, you might catch up, but be warned, I use VooDoo!
Next time I get to a dyno, I should be in the 210-230whp range. I'm actually going for the highest HP N/A KL ever (with VRIS intact). You can get more N/A power from a DE than you can a ZE, because there's more thickness everywhere to port out, and has a more reliable valve train.
However, if you really want a challenge, build a N/A DE for power as I'm doing. I've got a jump on you, but if you have a budget, you might catch up, but be warned, I use VooDoo!
Next time I get to a dyno, I should be in the 210-230whp range. I'm actually going for the highest HP N/A KL ever (with VRIS intact). You can get more N/A power from a DE than you can a ZE, because there's more thickness everywhere to port out, and has a more reliable valve train.
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