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    My KLDE swap

    As some of you may know I just (almost) finish swapping a KLDE in to my pro.I
    know there are few threads on how to v6 swap already but this one will be a little different.Now I not saying the information they have is not good, in fact I based my swap in the info they provided. In my opinion is very very good,but there were few things that weren't mention (i think) and i want you guys to know if you'r doing the swap.

    Now, this is what i went thru and may be the v6 guys found a way around it.
    so here we go. AND PLEASE CORRECT ME IF IM WRONG.

    ofcourse u need the engine

    K8,KLDE,KLZE


    Harness,vaf,ecu:

    I use the mx3 harness,ecu,vaf out of a obd1 car. my advise is if you can, try to stick to the same obd and don't mix and match that will alibiate some headache.
    obd1 (92,93 on mx3) (93,94 mx6,626,probe)
    obd2 (94 up mx3) (95 up mx6, 626,probe)

    vaf:

    All will work no matter what obd or harness u using but to be safe use the correct one for the obd and harness u will use
    (mx3 je50)(626,probe,mx6 klo1,klo2)

    distributor:

    then again match to your particular obd and year.they are somewhat different

    Intake manifold:

    all good but i would use the curve neck to aleviate fitment issues between
    the intake hose and the brake booster.(see pic 1) if using straight neck remove your brake booster before droping the engine otherwise you may have a busted brake line if not carefull.

    head light jdm or edm pass. side:

    this will sound stupid but remove the pass. side head light or the altenator
    because this head lights have a piece of plastic sticking out the back and uf not carefull it will get busted . i did f.. mine up lol.(see pic 2)

    axles:

    ofcourse use mx3 v6 ones. I know few guys have had problems with biding or grinding but there is a way to fix this problem but i don't have all the details.
    I will let you know when i have them.I can tell you that is very primitive and some people will not find it to be very safe but it works and so far so good on a KLZE swapped 323. and the best part is free.

    throttle cable:

    Im using the cable out of a probe but all depends on what intake manifold is going to be use.curve or straight(see pics)

    motor mounts:

    I know is been said that the only one u need is the pass.side. well that was not my case,I had to use all of them out the mx3.Another thing to consider
    is the 2 studs coming out the timming cover where the mount bolts in to.On the KLZE one of the stud is not fully threaded so has to be replace with or from the KLDE or K8 the other problem you'll see is the engine will not be center.The mount bracket on the pass. side also has to be replace, Iknow I had to because the mount will not fit the pro or 323 mount bracket. I use the mx3 mount bracket,(see pics)

    power steering:

    Ok. we all know you have to use the p/s because the p/s runs also the water pump.The only hose that has to be replace is the one from the steering rack to the pump but there is a catch,the mx3 line will not thread to the protege rack because the little fitting on the metal hose is a little bigger so i took mine to my local hydrualic hose place and had the fittng replaced.Now don't remove the other hose from the rack, it can be use. this one the other half is rubber and that is the only thing u want to replace.



    If Im missing information by any mean please post here
    this is only my personal experience.
    Attached Files
    1st sohc auto
    2nd sohc turbo auto
    3rd sohc turbo 5 speed
    4th dohc swap turbo
    5th KLDE
    6th 1994 323

    #2
    lookin good!

    JACK.
    -Jack

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      #3
      hey bro do you got any info on the axle binding solution
      ANGEL

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        #4
        Wow, that elbow hose is in tight quarters. I'm sure you're addressing it, but just in case - make sure the TB can return to closed position after WOT. Some Probe guys have had the TB stick wide open when it snags on that hose (they had the hose shortened for whatever reasons).
        '90 Mazda 323 - V6 KLDE, supercharged, right-hand drive, build log
        '93 Ford Probe GT - a few mods...
        10.24 @ 139.5 mph [16 psi] - Timeslip
        490whp, 447 wtq @ 20psi - Dyno sheet

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          #5
          good work and good info
          91 protege gt. dropzone mx3 springs, mx3 crossmember, ractive front and rear strut braces, rear lower mx3 brace, 4 wheel disc brakes, corksport ss brake and clutch lines,kvr front pads, ractive cai,ram air hood scoop, modified front bumper, shaved ant and rear trunk lock, fubu ant, short shifter, corksport bronzeoil shifter bushings,92 glass sunroof and tail lights, mx3 center console, autometer gauges (volt and oil pressure) cluster needles painted to match, sound system, 17 inch eagle alloy 193 with 205 40 17 rubber. klze is ALIVE BABY!! . http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2394656http://www.toprotege.com/forums/show...hlight=project[url]

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            #6
            wow this is somthing i havent seen, have any more pics? mayb of what the whole motor looks like in the bay?
            1996 V6 Escort

            1993 escort wagon DE/ZE hyrbid, ported heads, 5 lbs

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              #7
              Originally posted by 4gethonda View Post
              wow this is somthing i havent seen, have any more pics? mayb of what the whole motor looks like in the bay?
              There's plenty of pics of this engine swap in the "engine swap" section. There's 2 stuck threads. Go check them out
              1993 Protege LX-Midnight's shadow SOLD
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              2002 mazda MPV-family truckster SOLD
              2010 VW routon

              Originally posted by jay
              .....they totally underestimated the number of gearheads such as myself that have families but refuse to grow the hell up and stop playing with cars, or that otherwise see the utility of having 4 doors. Obviously I ain't alone, as there are a helluva lotta sti and evo here. Bueler? Beuler? Mazda? Mazda?

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                #8
                Originally posted by Dan [Sac] View Post
                Wow, that elbow hose is in tight quarters. I'm sure you're addressing it, but just in case - make sure the TB can return to closed position after WOT. Some Probe guys have had the TB stick wide open when it snags on that hose (they had the hose shortened for whatever reasons).
                oh yes is already fix.
                1st sohc auto
                2nd sohc turbo auto
                3rd sohc turbo 5 speed
                4th dohc swap turbo
                5th KLDE
                6th 1994 323

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by mazdapr View Post
                  hey bro do you got any info on the axle binding solution
                  well yes and no. i have a solution (for now) to fix this little problem but
                  i don't think is something u want to use forever.

                  the tranny mount (driver side). where the mounts bolts in to the car,use 4 14 mil. nuts under the 4 mount bolts .that will pull the tail of the tranny a little
                  up and should take care of the problem (FOR NOW) im not responsible for any damage.
                  1st sohc auto
                  2nd sohc turbo auto
                  3rd sohc turbo 5 speed
                  4th dohc swap turbo
                  5th KLDE
                  6th 1994 323

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