KL-ZE...

[snadman]

I know this is an MX3 forum, but you guys seem to know a lot about the KL-ZE engine. I have a 96 626 LX in which I redlined and really messed it up. It had a cracked bearing and redlining made it worse. This sucked all the oil from the cylinders and basically means I need a new engine. Will the KL-ZE engine basically drop right into my car even though it's a JDM engine and my car is USDM...or should I just stay with a direct replacement and go witht he KL-03. I like the fact that the ZE has more horsies, but if it's going to make labor charges go up I'm going to go with the 03. Thanks.

[mx3man83]

Im pretty sure its a direct swap. Since its a 96 i believe it is still the obd1 computer set up so u should be fine.

[snadman]

So the wiring harnesses shouldn't be any different?

[Zoso124]

No his car is OBDII, you will most likely have to swap your sensors from your KLDE including all the EGR stuff.

[mx3man83]

Oh so 96 and up is OBD II?? For some reason i thought it was 97..thanks dude

[pelado]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by snadman:
So the wiring harnesses shouldn't be any different?<hr></blockquote><p>If you get any piece of a wiring harness with the engine you buy, remove it. You'll be using the wiring harness that is in your engine compartment, it's easier that way. Try to buy an engine that is already OBDII. This may be difficult if you decide to go KLZE but like someone already said, swap the sensors.