That this beast, is mine. Taken today.

http://digistash.com/data/22b1f2e0983160db6f7bb9f62f4dbb39/2720_p21904.jpg

http://digistash.com/data/22b1f2e0983160db6f7bb9f62f4dbb39/2720_p21905.jpg

Garar baby, 98fwhp.

you didn't get the v6? i always liked the way mx6 looked. they remind me of my car.

Well I see you are a fellow Kentuckian, lol.

I didnt know about the v6 till I got the 4 cylinder. So nope. I do want to swap it though.

well you can always turbo charge the 4. it will be alot easier then the v6. and could possibley be more reliable then a turbo 6 as well.

I didnt know about the v6 till I got the 4 cylinder. So nope. I do want to swap it though.
KL-ZE swaps for your car are becoming pretty easy, and relatively cheap. The KL is a JDM 200HP/TQ 2.5 liter V6, that is a direct bolt-on to your car, using the stock mounts (if you have a V6...dunno about 4's to 6).

Here's an EBay listing for one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7917721123&category=33615&sspagename=WDVW

Here's a featured Probe with this exact engine.
http://www.superstreetonline.com/featuredvehicles/27798/

There are also turbo-charged versions that are literally Viper beaters.

Oh, and turbo-charging that Ford I-4 of yours is a bad idea. It will only end-up costing you more than if you had gotten a swap, as there is hardly anything for that motor. Parts for the original, stock Probe and MX-3 V6's will fit the KL-ZE, and are in more abundance.

There are also turbo-charged versions that are literally Viper beaters.
I will believe you on this only because I know by your posts that you are very knowledgable. However, how can a mx-6 kill a viper? Would the turbo charge engine just give the 6 an insane power to weight?
Also the mx6 is fwd...

i seriously doubt the viper killing comment...

Considering, most people who buy Vipers/Porsches/Corvettes are in it for just the status. Not nessicarily the speed aspect.

It's quite easy to surprise them with a car they'd never suspect as being fast.

You guys have seen CheeseFrog right? And his fully build Civic? There's a video of him whoopin on a Viper. So, it's possible a Turbo V6 in a Mx-6 could whoop on a Viper.

Just a matter of budget.


Speed is directly related to the thickness of your wallet - How fast can you afford to go?

I was thinking of just buying the KLZE.

All the labor is free so that's a good amount of money cut out.

Problem is, it's also automatic, but I think since the MX6 came also in manual that it already has the harnesses for a manual.

Im more than likely going to be FORCED to do it, that engine has seen many many miles, last count is 173k, and it's starting to give me downshifting problems and idling problems.

I will believe you on this only because I know by your posts that you are very knowledgable. However, how can a mx-6 kill a viper? Would the turbo charge engine just give the 6 an insane power to weight?
Also the mx6 is fwd...

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/366980/3

http://members.aol.com/NoPlayRay812/UR.jpg

That's the dyno-plot of a turbo KL-ZE with good tune, @ 13psi.

The cars weigh about 2800lbs stock. Do the math.

Are you kidding me? Thats incredible...
How much do these engines run... On a Under 3k weight, that car would be a rocket.

does the usdm v6 mx6 tranny hook up to the klze?

i thought they made a supercharged I4 MX6? or i am i thinking about something else. congrats on the step up.

Im still wondering if it was a step up or not.

my old car that I wrecked last year was an 89 blazer... with a torque converter. Torquey sonufabitch.

However the handling on the 6 is tighter than hell and it feels a lot more quick.

Im still wondering if it was a step up or not.

my old car that I wrecked last year was an 89 blazer... with a torque converter. Torquey sonufabitch.




Any automatic vehicle has a torque converter of some kind. Unless yours had a aftermarket converter.

I thought it was implied it was aftermarket :P

When I bought it, it was going out. Dad, reliving hotrod dreams put in a good aftermarket one.

the first gen ford probe gt's and first gen mx6's had a single cam 2.2 little engine that is turboed from the factory. this is what turbo tuner had. i've heard good things about that engine so thats why i assumed the I4 would atleast be like the older models. oh wells swapping in the v6 it is~!

does the usdm v6 mx6 tranny hook up to the klze?

Yes, it will.

Well, at least I know the 5-speed will. I know nothing about the autos, and I never cared to know. http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/smokin.gif

got a link to that viper killing civic? i'd like to see htat with my own eyes..

Who was talking civic?

Who was talking civic?
You guys have seen CheeseFrog right? And his fully build Civic? There's a video of him whoopin on a Viper. So, it's possible a Turbo V6 in a Mx-6 could whoop on a Viper.

that's what i was refering to.

Yeah, but you dont have to fully build a KLZE in an MX6 to beat a viper.

The Ford Probe GT engine is a direct drop in for that car. A friend of mine dropped that engien into the MX3 ... changed the attitude of the car a bit ;)

The Ford Probe GT engine is a direct drop in for that car. A friend of mine dropped that engien into the MX3 ... changed the attitude of the car a bit ;)

Probe GT engine = KL-03, 2.5 liter, 160HP, 6000rpm redline

Motor we've been talking about = KL-ZE, 2.5 liter, 200HP, 6500rpm redline = it's big brother

KL-ZE's will run you between 700 to 900 to purchase complete. If you can find a PGT engine for HALF that, then it'll make it worth the -40HP/TQ, otherwise, get the ZE.

sorry carrrnuttt, I hadn't read the whole thread. :( ... just the initial posts.

sorry carrrnuttt, I hadn't read the whole thread. :( ... just the initial posts.

LOL

No need to apologize man. Just clarifying. :)

got a link to that viper killing civic? i'd like to see htat with my own eyes..


http://www.cheesefrog.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=1

What is this?!?
Has the world gone nuts?
Now i cant look at all civics and laugh anymore. Now when i see them I will always be thinking....what if? Thanks for corupting me with that vid. :banghead:

Yup, never know what you're gonna run into, fast civics, fast trucks, all kinds of crazy stuff out there :iceslolan