Hmm I may be getting a v6 MX-3. My question to you is, should I swap it out for a bigger v6 or go BP? Im not sure if Im selling my Protege yet, so I would have everything I needed to do the swap(except the actual BP). But if I was to sell my Protege, should I try and go KL-DE/ZE or shoot for BP Power!?
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v6 swap would be easier. like you said, you would need a protege or escort or something to scavenge parts from if you wanted to do a BP swap.
-jonEscort GTR -- 11.87 @ 117.6 mph -- 320 HP / 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 23 PSI
... The first FWD BG with a Toyota E153 transmission conversion in the USA!
Looking for BP x Toyota E153 adapter plates? PM me or contact me on Facebook: Riel Performance Parts
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If you read the MX-3.com forums it will tell you that the V6 swap is easier in the V6 cars.
Go V6 and twin turbo it!
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basically just read on here about putting a v6 in a protege, and all the parts you need, and consider that you need all the same stuff to go inthe opposite direction
-jonEscort GTR -- 11.87 @ 117.6 mph -- 320 HP / 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 23 PSI
... The first FWD BG with a Toyota E153 transmission conversion in the USA!
Looking for BP x Toyota E153 adapter plates? PM me or contact me on Facebook: Riel Performance Parts
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Escort GTR -- 11.87 @ 117.6 mph -- 320 HP / 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 23 PSI
... The first FWD BG with a Toyota E153 transmission conversion in the USA!
Looking for BP x Toyota E153 adapter plates? PM me or contact me on Facebook: Riel Performance Parts
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SWEET! I love KL V6s. They sound like pure sex. What might be all done to the car already? Because you can get an easy 180-190whp without going standalone.
JACK.-Jack
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Originally posted by Pox View PostIf I had the money Id KL ZE the pro and bpt the mx3...or vice versa.
Even better, you found one that's already done.1990 Protege 4WD
GT-X BP26 swap [AT->MT]|Cup holder cut to fit|Synthetic gear oil|Synthetic brake fluid|Corksport SS brake/clutch lines|Mazdaspeed HV oil pump|GT-X front STB|Corksport type I rear STB|Matching full-size spare wheel|Homebrew Brass shifter bushing|Speed Source brass shifter cable bushings|EDM headlights/corners|FMIC|EDM cabin vents
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BP-DE BOOSTED power baby92 Mazda MX-3 (2120lbs) (12.4@118@18psi)1.8 DOHC ,Eletromotive TEC II Standalone System, Turbo Ric Project Turbo Kit, Custom intake manifold 80MM Mustang TB, PT67 P-TRIM TURBO, Custom turbo manifold, 3 in. down pipe, Innovate wideband, 1000cc RC Injecters,walbro 255, custom fuel rail, Areomotive FPR, MSD wires, NGK V-Power R5671A-8 plugs, 31 1/2" L x 10 5/8" H x 3 1/2" D Percision Turbo 750HP FMIC , 2.5in intercooler piping, Tial wastegate/BOV, Unrothdox UDP, KIA G-series trans, ACT 6 puck extreme clutch,(Need a twin disc) 30psi guage&10,000RPM tach (autometer)(EQUUS guages), NO I DON'T HAVE A BPT I HAVE A REUGLAR BP-DE. (updated)
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i'm putting a fully built bp in my mx-3 gs (with AWD GTR system) v6 to i4 isn't as hard as everyone seems to think as the above post can show... and the weight loss on the car is amazing.. I can't believe how much less the bp weighsIn the Garage
Black 93 MX-3 GS
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The BP isn't much lighter than the KLDE/KLZE engines. The KL series engines are all aluminum heads/block while our BPs have a cast iron block. I think its only 70lbs difference?
JACK.
If you're getting this thing already ZEd with minor bolt ons, i'd check it over for oil leaks, fix those, then work on LSD...that'll cut a good second off your 1/4-Jack
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91 626 LX - basically stock and pretty slow still
http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/sho...my-GD-626-LX-)
01 E53 3.0i - FOR SALE! pm if interested
91 USDM Protege LX - SOLD! turbo/manifold up for sale!
http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46606
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