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I'm putting together my work log for my soon-to-be-daily-driven KLZE, currently a project car. I am looking to get the most from the KLZE without heavy modification and fabrication. I am looking for reliability and drivability on a daily basis. She will not see any track time or forced induction (well at least not for a while). The best bang for the buck always helps! If you happen to stumble across this log and have any suggestions, feel free to leave some feedback. The more the merrier! In the meantime, I'll be looking over other's work logs to get some ideas. Thanks.

***This log will be edited as many times as necessary to help me complete my project by March 2013***

*ACQUIRED
*INSTALLED

ENGINE/INTAKE/EXHAUST:

KLZE Engine - w/Straight neck
Sea Foam
Auto-RX
Clutch/Street Performance - Exedy (2.5L Probe/MX-6) # 07095
Flywheel - Aasco (# 102601-11 / (2.5L Probe/MX-6)
Intake Manifold - Millenia 2.5L (KL47 / 95-02) With fuel rails, fuel injectors, throttlebody, vris
-Chrome powder coat
Throttle Body - Millenia KL47? - Cone the bore, hourglass the butterfly shaft and polish
Alternator - ZE have same connection as stock? OEM (1.8L)
ECU - KL36 or KL31 (JDM) and/or Stoker100 chipped ECU
KLZE-KLDE valespring/retainer modification kit
Headers - Pacesetter (2.5L Probe/MX-6) (Might need fabrication to fit)
CAI - K&N Apollo Universal Closed Intake System - Which mm?
2.5" Exhaust - Custom Piping (Mandrel Bent)
Muffler - Flowmaster 50 Series Delta Flow (2.5 inlet/outlet) w/ FM dual tip # 15369 ?
Resonator (needed?) - Flowmaster (# 15150S)
Hi flow - Catalytic Converter Magnaflow (# 91006)
Front & Rear Main Seals OEM (2.5L Probe/MX-6)?
Spark Plugs - NGK V-Power, Find size that is already in engine. (possibly NGK # ZFR6F-11)
Spark Plug Wires - NGK (2.5L Probe/MX-6)
Water Pump & Seal - OEM, 16 or 32 mm pulley?
Oil Pump - Researcing - OEM / Which Application?
Oil Filter - OEM / Which Application?
Distributor Cap/Rotor - Researching - OEM (1.8L)
Belts: Timing, Alternator, Power Steering - Researching - OEM / Which Application?
Timing Belt Tensioner - Researching
Oil Pan Gasket - Ultra Grey RTV?
Oil Cooler O-Ring - Researching
Axles - Need Replacing?
Axle Seals - Researching
Shifter Linkage Bushings - Researching
Fuel Filter - Researching
Underdrive Pullies - Researching
Motor/Engine Oil - Mobil One 10W30
Phenolic Spacer Kit - IM spacers, TB spacer, gaskets, coolant bypass fitting - Outlaw Engineering/ThermoBlok SPACER KIT/MS8 STYLE KLZE
o2 Sensor and Knock sensor - 1.8L or 2.5L? - Denso OEM # 234-4143, 234-4606, 234-4209
VAF - JE50 (K8 stock)
Fuel Injectors Replaced? - KLDE OEM (220cc/min)?
Engine/Motor Mounts - AWR - MX-3's & Probe Front?
Tranny Mount - Researching
Thermostat - Researching
Fuel line crush washer -
Power steering crush washer -
Hoses -
Battery Cables OEM (1.8L)
Valve Cover Gaskets - OEM / Which Application?
Fuel Pump - Walbro - # GSS342
Ground Wires -

WHEELS/BRAKES/SUSPENSION:

16" Wheels - 10/Spoke, Chrome or Gun Metal (easier to find - Drag)
Tires - 205/50/16, Speed rating best for car
Wheel Locks - Researching
SS brake lines
Rotors - EBC Slotted
Brake Pads/Street Performance - EBC Green, Red if 200+bhp
Hardware/seals - Need Replacing?
Eibach Lowering Springs
Tokico ZX2 Struts - Replace with KYB?
Front & Rear Strut Bars - Ractive - for KlZE fitment?

APPEARANCE:

Mazdaspeed Front Bumper
Mazdaspeed Side Skirts
Clear Turn Signal Lenses
Altezza Tail Lights - Black
Carbon Fiber Hood - Seibon
Paint - Match Carbon Fiber Hood w/ Metal Flake
OEM Mazda Hood Badge - Researching
Projector Headlights - Chrome
-Phillips Extreme Power Bulbs - H1

INTERIOR:

Short Shifter - B&M- # 45071
Indiglo Gauges - SpeedHut
Seats - Black leather Mazdaspeed replicas
Carpet - # 8092, Color: Ebony
Headliner - Universal Dark Grey
Sunroof Repaired Leak - check drain hoses before replacing seal, refer to manual
Interior Painted - Gloss/Satin Black, Charcoal
Lighting/Upgrade to LED - Researching
Dome light Repaired?
Seat Belts/Manual Conversion - Researching
Guage Bezel - Carbon Fiber

as far as a clutch is concerned... Clutchmasters I hear is definitely teh way to go. I am going with stage 0 or 1. they also make a fantastic flywheel as well, that you can purchase in a bundle. They are recommended over ACT clutches for our setups.

You can also use the K8 flywheel for a lighter weight and cheaper price probably

SuperK wrote:as far as a clutch is concerned... Clutchmasters I hear is definitely teh way to go. I am going with stage 0 or 1. they also make a fantastic flywheel as well, that you can purchase in a bundle. They are recommended over ACT clutches for our setups.

You can also use the K8 flywheel for a lighter weight and cheaper price probably

Perfect!! Thank you for the feedback.

Intake Manifold: If you're getting a true ZE it will have KL31 stamped cams and heads. The intake manifold will be a straight neck. The straight neck is the best intake for performance however won't fit. it'll hit against your brake booster and needs to be modified. Even when modified you'll run the risk of brake failure. No bueno.

Some people run the Millenia intake manifold which is curve necked, and has no fitment issues... however isn't OPTIMAL performance. VRIS points are off a bit depends on what ECU you run.

the best fitment is the millenia intake. The best fitment/reliability (aka it won't have a chance of killing you) would be the millenia intake with a custom mapped ECU.

The best performance is the straightneck with a KL36 ECU I would assume (they match)

The most common setup is millennia/KL36 combo. Can also use probinator chipped KL or K8 ECU.

SuperK wrote:The most common setup is millennia/KL36 combo. Can also use probinator chipped KL or K8 ECU.

I will defitinly consider the millennia/KL36 combo. I know a probinator chip is getting harder to find these days. What about the Xtremethings.com chip?

brake pads is a bit of a preference. I swear by brembo. I upgraded to their slotted rotors on my RS and MAN did it stop. Depends on durability/stopping power. the slotted will offer more bite, but it will also wear your pads down quicker. I went with ceramic pads for durability/less dust, Akebono brand, and I adored the setup. I'll be using that again.