Swap to KL-ZE...????

[Kenzie]

Hey guys! I have some questions about swapping from a 4 cyl to a KL-ZE. I'm getting the engine from www.streetimports.com for $1299US and having it put in locally here in Arkansas. Can anyone tell me what I should need...new axles, tranny, motermounts? Will I need to make any electrical changes? I am clueless but would like to do this without my boyfriends help so any input would be greatly appriciated. I'm expecting to spend around $2500US but I wouldn't be that suprised if it was more.
Thanks guys!
Kenz

[ryanlindenberg]

you should go BPT instead, much easier if you have a I4.

[OsoSlo z28]

definintely go with the bpt or b6t. for you to go from the 4cyl to the 6cyl, you need just about everything from the front end of a gs mx-3. very costly.

[DVH]

You can get more power out of the BPT than the ZE too. MUch quicker car

[Kenzie]

Okay...lets get one thing straight, I have about $5000US to play around with...but if you guys say BPT is the way to go then give me info on that. What do I need and where can I get it? And once agian, how much will it cost me?
BTW if I end up getting romped all over by another ricer Honda after this is over, especially a Del Sol, then I'm coming up north to kick some a$$es!
Kenz

[mx3man83]

Originally posted by DVH:
You can get more power out of the BPT than the ZE too. MUch quicker car

Let's see some proof. Comparing a stock bpt to a stock klze, the klze has more power. Sure, you can pump out some power out of the bpt but you need to be ready to drop some serious cash.

If I were you and had 5k to play with, I'd sell my current car, buy a gs, swap a klde in it and turbo it.

[mx3optidrive]

If you are looking at doing a swap, you might be interested in these guys. The KL-ZE is only $899 there and the prices on the BP-T's are the lowest I have seen them also. Just trying to save you some $$$.
Total Boost

[cris_barros]

Hmmm..

I think that the KL-ZE is better than the BPT...stock = more power than the BPT, and with low boost (9-12psi) can reach 250-300whp (tuning!)...

I'm saving my money to put the KL-ZE in my car (RS)...why?? I don't wanna to use a lot of boost to reach 300whp, more reliable this way

And..hey, if I already have a Stand-Alone (TECIII), and I'll get a performance radiator...and in both swaps (bpt and kl-ze) I would need a new tranny...I can wait a little more, and get the V6 sound as a bonus

[Gro Harlem]

I'd take a BPT over a KLZE any day. I simply think its a better motor with more potential.

[cris_barros]

Serious??

There is a Mazda 323 GTR (yep..GTR, not GTX)around here (Brazil)..it's very rare to get the 323, 'cause Mazda only imports the MX-3, 626 and 929... I'll take some photos and post here...

The guy wants around US$1800,00 to do the swap (he'll keep my engine , a brand new 98 B6-ZE with 40.000Km).

I saw your website, and it looks like you know what you are talking about...so, if really think that the BPT have more potential, I am really considering this swap (or do you think that I should try turbo my 1.6??)..

Thanks bro!

[Kenzie]

The reason I started looking into the ZE instead of the BPT is because I really don't want to mess around with a turbo. I think I'm going to find a V6 that has a blown engine or that has been wrecked and sell what's left over from the swap on here or ebay. So if anyone is selling a V6 let me know.
Kenz

[OsoSlo z28]

turbo's aren't hard as long as you learn them. i think turbo's are a lot more fun than an n/a car. sound of the turbo spooling, bov, nice deep exhaust tone.

i'd also take a bpt over the ze anyday.

for a rundown on the bpt swap and most of the parts, there's a FAQ about it me and someother people wrote about it. go into the 4cyl FAQ and select show all topics, it's the bpt one.

[Kenzie]

I have to admit the sound of a turbo can really brighten your day but in the long run it's really not for me. Besides my boyfriend is picking up his turbo RX-7 sometime this month and I can always trade cars with him on the days that I want a change.

Anyway...I need to know if I can get all the parts I need off of the 1.8L V6, in other words, are they interchangable? What parts are best bought new? And where is the best, and cheapest, place to get them?

Thanks!
Kenz