Kev's '98 Protege Thread

[irishkev90]

Well I'd say you pretty much got it, sir, haha. Those indicator lights on the 6 is what I'm changing mine to. I don't like the big box with a blacked out symbol. I prefer the symbol to light up.

[irishkev90]

Just scored a 2000 626 KL ECU on eBay for $30, listed for $50. I should have offered $20, haha.

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[monoxidechild]

is it an actual MTX one? i figured that would be hard as hell to find.

[irishkev90]

Says it is. 2000 Mazda 626 2.5L V6 with manual transmission, federal emissions without anti-theft. It's already shipped, so it should be here soon. Also found an engine for ~$695 in PA. Going to email the yard tomorrow to get a better quote and see if there's anything they have that I need.

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[irishkev90]

Just fired off an email to the yard with the engine asking if it's complete or stripped down and if they could send me any photos along with a shipping quote. I also checked rockauto for everything I would need for a rebuild and it doesn't look too bad. I would need a gasket kit, timing belt kit, valves/seals/lifters, etc. I was wondering if there are any high compression pistons made for this engine as well. I think the stock compression is 9.5:1 and wanted to bump that up a little bit, along with shaving the heads of course.

[monoxidechild]

stock ZE pistons are 10-1 compression and would go right in. stock klg4's are 9-5-1. standard KLde's are 9-2-1

[irishkev90]

I found some 11.5:1 pistons from http://www.importperformanceparts.net/ for $689 made by Wiseco. That's the only brand with that compression ratio, the highest I saw from others was 10.2:1. I know going with the ZE pistons would probably be cheaper, but I want a little bit more compression. And I don't mind needing to run higher octane gas. If I was ever to buy a car with the SkyActiv-G engine, I would try to get the non-US spec 14:1 compression even if it needs 93 octane, just to be different

P.S. I still haven't gotten an email back about the engine yet. Might have to call sometime, damn.

[monoxidechild]

dont deal with IPP. they are just a middle man. you can order those same pistons from Wiseco directly, and save like $100 bux. unless you like to pay a middle man for taking your order.

pretty much any piston maker out there has the spec's for KL pistons. you just have to actually call them.

[irishkev90]

Oh, okay. I checked Wiseco's website and they didn't have any listed. I'll have to contact them if I get the engine. Probably won't be until next spring, though

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[irishkev90]

Guess what I got today...


Sticker says "00 626 ES 5 speed"


"00 626 V6 5 sp"


KLR9-18881-E
They taped up the connector area, I'm assuming to keep dirt and crap out. It is quite dusty in there, though.

Here's a better picture with the tape off. I was nervous about taking the tape off because I didn't want to tear the label, but it came off perfectly clean.


edit: Typing that part number into Google brings up a couple places to get it from dealers or ECU remanufacturers, none for less than $400 shipped, though.

[monoxidechild]

post a pic up off the plug side. im wondering if its the same as the 96-97 kl ecu

[irishkev90]

Plug side as in the connector for the wiring harness or the little black plug thing on the back that doesn't come out? Haha.

[irishkev90]

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There also seems to be a part number stamped or etched onto the inside of the cover:


Looks like F7AF-128(or B?)523-AA. Google is bringing back a bunch of stuff in Russian and saying something about a Ford Focus. Maybe it's just the part number for the ECU cover.

[monoxidechild]

wow. thats way different then any other KL ecu ive ever seen ODB1 or ODB2. but ive never seen a KLG4 one either. lol

[irishkev90]

Do other KL ECUs have brackets or anything to bolt them down? I'm going to have to strap this thing somewhere, no brackets or bolt holes anywhere. I might be able to rig something up using the six, small, hex head bolts holding the cover on, though.