MazKid's project "Nice Car"

[MTB123]

what drive axels would you use in the swap

[90prtege]

been awile Any updates on the project?

[sube]

Me Thinks this is one of those projects destined never to get done.

Pat.

[superscort93]

Me Thinks this is one of those projects destined never to get done.

Pat.

Naysayer. You should take that comment back and go help him!

[MazKid]

I just haven't had the time/help to get started on it. I'm working full-time now. Basically just waiting on my dad to tell me to bring the engine to my dealership so he can go over it and make it perfect.

This project WILL get done. Just not right this second. lol

[purewhitemp5]

Keep us posted on this one.......I thought about doing this back in 2005 when I picked up a MX-3. Not quite sure why you would need the rear subframe off the MP3 for. On another note if you find a Mazdaspeed6 in the junk yards grab the Calipers(dont forget the mounting bracket) and rotors they bolt on to the BJ spindles and are either 12 or 12.5 in dia. You might also want to grab some Millenia S injectors if there is one at the JY.

[MazKid]

Keep us posted on this one.......I thought about doing this back in 2005 when I picked up a MX-3. Not quite sure why you would need the rear subframe off the MP3 for. On another note if you find a Mazdaspeed6 in the junk yards grab the Calipers(dont forget the mounting bracket) and rotors they bolt on to the BJ spindles and are either 12 or 12.5 in dia. You might also want to grab some Millenia S injectors if there is one at the JY.

Are regular Mazda6 calipers an upgrade for the BJ? I have the 626 V6 front brakes with my swap, they're an upgrade over the BJ's brakes but if the 6 calipers/rotors are even stronger then I'm sure I can pick those up.

No need for KJ injectors...this is going to be a pretty stock KL-DE.


And as an update - my brother has set a dead-line for me. lol I need the car out of his shop by the end of July. He said I can barrow his truck to bring the swap up to my dealership for my dad to go over. I'd do it today but I don't have any help to pick it up, so maybe next weekend. The goal is to get it drivable by the end of July so it can leave the shop under its own power. I'll then do everything else that needs to be done at a later date, including the suspension and A/C and PS, whatever doesn't get done. I'll keep ya'all posted, of course.

[Domspun]

Are regular Mazda6 calipers an upgrade for the BJ? I have the 626 V6 front brakes with my swap, they're an upgrade over the BJ's brakes but if the 6 calipers/rotors are even stronger then I'm sure I can pick those up.

No need for KJ injectors...this is going to be a pretty stock KL-DE.


And as an update - my brother has set a dead-line for me. lol I need the car out of his shop by the end of July. He said I can barrow his truck to bring the swap up to my dealership for my dad to go over. I'd do it today but I don't have any help to pick it up, so maybe next weekend. The goal is to get it drivable by the end of July so it can leave the shop under its own power. I'll then do everything else that needs to be done at a later date, including the suspension and A/C and PS, whatever doesn't get done. I'll keep ya'all posted, of course.

yes, 03-05 Mazda 6 calipers and disc are one of the best brake upgrade for the BJ. 06+ are larger, but pads are smaller and you need 16 inch rims minimum. In the rear, 98-02 626 V6 calipers and discs are the best for the price. Same disc as the Protege Mazdaspeed, but the caliper is easier to find and cheaper. For pads, choose Hawk or Carbotech.

[93vtecklr]

ZE heads VS KG24 heads???

which is better

ZE heads, although it also depends which gen ze it is. A friend on the mx3 forums has a de that makes more power than most ZE's, N/A.

[Justbp-me]

you don't know MazKid, he always gets his projects done.

[MazKid]

Everything I set out to do gets done, or something similar but better gets done. lol

I know I've been slacking something severe...but I swear soon I will start working on this thing. I want to tow the car up to my dealership and do the swap there...it'll be easier and all and I can store the car there anyway. My brother just moved into a new house so he's been tied up for a while getting the new place ready...he's winding down on that so he should have time to help me get the car and engine up to the dealership from his shop.

I know people who have had cars sit for YEARS without any progress...and these were cars that were previously running, some of them fast too. While I've had the engine for atleast a year, and the car for almost a year, I don't feel bad at all that I've taken this long. I'm really excited to get it together nonetheless!

[nlsolja123]

i need some info as to hoe u plan on mounting this motor?

i know a bg chasiss is bolton with a mx3gs subframs...but how do u plan on bolting in the motor and trans in one of these bj chassis's

[Makemegofast]

direct swap as far as mounting goes.

[psiturbo]

WTF, Mazda dealership in your garage

Before you know it you will have a Mazda Collectors garage, you have like 4 or 5 Mazdas.

Great collection, saw the paint job on the wagon, very nice!


Thanks for uploading high res images!

[MazKid]

Got the car up to my dealership where I'm going to do the swap. Also got the timing belt, water pump, tensioner, plugs, gaskets, seals, and etc from the parts dept so that my dad and I can prep the engine to be bulletproof before I put it in the car. Hopefully by the end of the year... :/ lol