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I am planning on swaping my 1.8 v6 on my 92 mx-3 for a 2.5 v6(hopefully a kl-ze)and was just wounder how much money I should have to do the entire swap with all the necessary parts to get every thing working. Also I was woundering since the compression ratio on the klze is 10.0:1 would I have to buy premium gas so that the engine would work properly .

US KL: 500-1000USD<BR>KL ZE: 1000-2000USD<P>Clutch: 200-300USD<P><BR>Since the ZE is designed to run on 100+ octane, 94 would be a good idea if nothing higher is readily available for you. Avgas isn't too expensive, but its leaded from what I've found, which is bad for the O2 sensors. <P>------------------<BR>David Coleman- <B><I>Moderator</B></I><BR><A HREF="http://www.PinkMX-3.com" TARGET=_blank>1993 Mazda MX-3 GS Special Edition</A><BR><B><A HREF="http://www.highlandsun.com/hyc/sae920677/" TARGET=_blank><I>V6 engine info</I></A> | <A HREF="http://www.bradbury.cwc.net/probemx/index.htm" TARGET=_blank>KL FAQ</A> | <I><A HREF="http://www.brownsword.ca/Probe.html" TARGET=_blank>ECU reprogramming</A></I> | <A HREF="http://members.home.net/tekguy/" TARGET=_blank>K series Image cache</A> | <I><A HREF="http://archive.probetalk.com/cgi-bin/se ... tion=intro" TARGET=_blank>Probetalk Archive Search</A></I></B>

What octane level would the US version 2.5 v6 KL engine run on?<P>

91<P>------------------<BR>Clear White 2.5L GSR

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by David Coleman:<BR><B>US KL: 500-1000USD<BR>KL ZE: 1000-2000USD<P>Clutch: 200-300USD<P></B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><BR>Add to that $100 plus in consumables (oils, fluids, gasket compound) and any tool rentals.<BR>Remember, you will need and engine hoist.<P>I also recommend you change your engine mounts.<BR><P>------------------<BR><B>Jeff Abrams</B><BR> jeff@mazdamaniac.com <P><B>SUPERCHARGED</B> 2.5 liter 1993 Mazda MX-3 GS <BR> <A HREF="http://www.mazdamaniac.com" TARGET=_blank>http://www.mazdamaniac.com</A> <BR>Normally aspirated 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata

I put Regular GAS in my GS.. and its ok!! <P>Just my 2 cents

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mazdamaniac:<BR><B> <BR>Add to that $100 plus in consumables (oils, fluids, gasket compound) and any tool rentals.<BR>Remember, you will need and engine hoist.<P>I also recommend you change your engine mounts.<P><BR></B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Heh, I buy oil by the case, have 2 things of formagasket, and el cheapo tranny lube costs under 10 bucks total [When you replace it often from blowing it up, you get the cheap stuff ]. I do need to pick up some Redline, after I get new tires though...<P>Exh manifold gaskets and a test pipe would probably be a good idea while you're there. <P><P>------------------<BR>David Coleman- <B><I>Moderator</B></I><BR><A HREF="http://www.PinkMX-3.com" TARGET=_blank>1993 Mazda MX-3 GS Special Edition</A><BR><B><A HREF="http://www.highlandsun.com/hyc/sae920677/" TARGET=_blank><I>V6 engine info</I></A> | <A HREF="http://www.bradbury.cwc.net/probemx/index.htm" TARGET=_blank>KL FAQ</A> | <I><A HREF="http://www.brownsword.ca/Probe.html" TARGET=_blank>ECU reprogramming</A></I> | <A HREF="http://members.home.net/tekguy/" TARGET=_blank>K series Image cache</A> | <I><A HREF="http://archive.probetalk.com/cgi-bin/se ... tion=intro" TARGET=_blank>Probetalk Archive Search</A></I></B>

about how much would it cost to drop a 2.5 into my 1.6 auto 93'? the engine, tranny and drivetrain, etc... how much would labor b, because i know nothing about cars *kicks self*<P>------------------<BR>93 MX-3

how much would a swap from a 1.8L to a KL-03 with about 30k-50k miles cost? (everything from engine to labor to misc parts)

Some who have some friends that have a engine hoist and other tools may try finding a front clip of a car with the motor they are wanting. It usually comes with the dash forward. Ive seen some probe gt fronts from $800 -$1500 (and ofcourse higher too) and they have 2.5 Klo3 in them. That may end up being cheaper for it has the radiator, tranny, mounts, air sensors, air box, axles and everything in the front. Im not sure but I bet the computer is still plugged in.<P> Just a thought<P> ~Chris~

Don't forget eBay as an engine source.<BR>I just bought a KLZE for $1200 there, about what all the salvagers want for the US MX-6/626 engine. Not everything on eBay is sky high!

my engine swap cost just over $7000 cdn, and that was from a 323 1.6L to the 2.5L. The cost would of been lowering but i went with the shops custom mandrel bent exhaust, and i had to buy a power steering rack because the 323 never had one.