I want the engine!!!

rsroadkilla · Post by **rsroadkilla** » April 12th, 2006, 2:40 pm

Was just browsing ebay and i spotted this beauty.

Shame about the rear spoiler, but other than that this car gets 10/10! I love it!!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mazda-MX3-Turbo-E ... dZViewItem

BADMX3 · Post by **BADMX3** » April 12th, 2006, 3:28 pm

yeah i noticed that but he wants a fair wedge of money for it

rsroadkilla · Post by **rsroadkilla** » April 13th, 2006, 10:41 am

his response when i asked him if he had any power figures. This sound about right???

Hello Bruce, I have never put this car on a dyno (rolling road) to get exact power readings. All I can tell you is that this engine is rated at 145BHP stock. The gearbox is also quite close, so the 0-100km/h is respectable (it ain't no Supra/Skyline though!). I bought a larger turbo (which I sold recently) and other ancillaries to bring it up to 180BHP, but to be honest with work and family I never get the chance to play with my car anymore. Hope this answers your question. Cheers.

garfy1981 · Post by **garfy1981** » April 13th, 2006, 1:30 pm

awsome engine!! a definate must for you bruce.
The quoted power figres sound about right.
Will be interesting to see if he makes the reserve/asking price.

rsroadkilla · Post by **rsroadkilla** » April 13th, 2006, 4:03 pm

tell me about it! Something i really want to do, but a fair way down the list for the time being

i always thought the engine was a 1.9....... is there 2 different types of engine or have i just got some random figure in my heaed? lol

garfy1981 · Post by **garfy1981** » April 15th, 2006, 10:13 am

If you go to the main page of mx-3.com ( not the forums ) and click on engine swap information there is a guide on swaping in the 1.8 4cyl engine from the mx-5 but it sounds quite complicated.
I would have a look through the 4 cyl pages on the forum to see what you come with.
Like you bruce im not that mecanically minded so i just try to stay focused on the V6 info.!!