Shawn's V6 323 worklog

[MD323]

ok, an update to cover the last week or so,
got the wiring harness in and the vacuum lines worked out. also got my neon rad in, had to use some goofy hoses im unhappy with but will work in the short term.

some pics

knife edge mani i never posted



head on this motor look alittle strange...


two shots mid mayhem



my bucke.....swap lists and diagrams



fixed the wiring on the fuse box, which is my stock unit modded to fit.

V6 ****e needed

axles- purchased
throttle bracket-done
starter bolts-done
vaccume T's-done
vacume lines, -done
coolant bypass lines-done
intake hose-done
radiator hardlines-done almost


mainly a list for myself, I have sorted the rad mounting location now i need to make some hard lines to clear the header and the valve covers.

ran my harness roughly today, also started assembling all the vacume stuffs and PCV systems

[FE3-323]

you need some serious shine on that motor

[MD323]

also i figured out the axle binding everyone talks about, a quick trip over to HPPDWN's house to compare axles i discovered that all 3 of his spares were different lengths!

i also looked up the axle lengths and found a PDF from an axle manufacturer with specs and found that the V6 passenger side axle is SHORTER than the kia and protege axle by 14mm. the jack shaft is roughly the same length (within 1~2mm's) of the kia one in the blue car.

with this said, the need for V6 LCA's is only due to crappy QC on rebuilt axles and has NOTHING to do with the V6 axles being longer.

[MD323]

you need some serious shine on that motor

in due time, i have a spare set of valve covers ready to go on and im hunting down a spare intake mani to make all purdy.

the name of the game right now is to have it drive!

[psiturbo]

Your going to regret that V6 swap everyday till you decide to sell the car.

I agree on this one, will never ever see a V6 on mine, boosted is so much fun, power on demand.


One of the things I like the most about boosted, no exhaust sound, just the sweet sound of the turbo spoolin!

Regardless, great build thread, props for sharing such cool project!

[323Foreword]

It's gettin closer I like that intake manifold.

I agree on this one, will never ever see a V6 on mine, boosted is so much fun, power on demand.


One of the things I like the most about boosted, no exhaust sound, just the sweet sound of the turbo spoolin!

Regardless, great build thread, props for sharing such cool project!

I don't agree haven't had any problems with my 2.5L V6. I meet more and more people over here with swaps done that are getting much respect on the street.
YEAH RIGHT! Thats what I use to say now look what I drive. I can smoke the tires the same as when I had my 323 turbo and now with my Protege V6. The power is there 2.5L V6s have alot of torque.

[therieldeal]

didnt get your axles out, didnt even get to take a lunch today! dont kill me plz! lol

[Mazda_Powered]

nice klze

[MD323]

didnt get your axles out, didnt even get to take a lunch today! dont kill me plz! lol

no worries at this point, today was my finish deadline to make it to the track friday, it was not met for multiple reasons so no rush till next friday

[M323GTR]

looking good man cant wait

[Rustypro]

hey Shawn u 4 got to take a pic of ya upper rad hose.....lmao!!

[Rustypro]

I agree on this one, will never ever see a V6 on mine, boosted is so much fun, power on demand.


One of the things I like the most about boosted, no exhaust sound, just the sweet sound of the turbo spoolin!

Regardless, great build thread, props for sharing such cool project!

hhmm well boost is fun but breaks alot too. U eva seen a v6 323 or any N/A guy crying about having a boost leak and cant find it? or hose blowing off the intercooler? or hose came off the waste gate ova boost and blow **** up, or breaking up cuz its to cold out, or leaning out and blowing up cuz they dont have enough fuel to support 20psi (yes it happens). Not saying all that happen to me but i think with boost sometimes its a lil more headach (still fun though) and BTW shawn v6 vs my 4cyl ur gonna loose :p

[Mazda_Powered]

hmm, never looked at it that way rusty lol, im sure if you have the proper gauges and setup that problem shouldn't arrise.

[Rustypro]

hmm, never looked at it that way rusty lol, im sure if you have the proper gauges and setup that problem shouldn't arrise.

hey **** happens :/

[MD323]

i see your putting that new wifi card through the wringer huh dwayne?

anyway, the 323 is almost ready to start, just need a few bolts from the junkyard and to fill her up. when i do, i will promptly drive it out of the garage, down the street and back. then park her for a few months...

i burnt myself out working 10-12 hour days, and then working on the 323 at night. im tattered sore and brain fried.

the great thing about projects is i can stop and pick it up later, which i am doing.

expect pictures and longer posts in this thread during that time, explaining what i have done, and havnt done. and what stock parts i made work.