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OK guys I get the point!

To those who post from now on - I'd really appreciate it if you could answer my question rather than pick up ONLY on the flaws of it...

Thanks...

Thanks!

(I know nothing about oil, didn't I mention that?)

I presumed that the more viscose the oil is, the higher tolerance it has for excessive temperatures.

Since you seem to know your stuff however, could you answer my query?

Gracias,
Dave

Hello again!

Posting this for a friend (who now owns my MX-3), in the UK climate (generally not so warm) what's the skinny on using 5w-40 oil (instead of 5w-30)?

My guess is that since it's thicker, when the engine gets to super-nova temperatures (as it does) the oil will be able to handle things ...

I feel for you man - I too am from Scotland and dreamed of KL-ZE ! (had contacts in Japan even price me engines (including a brand new one apparently.... yum!)

HOWEVER I moved on to pastures new - and now own a Nissan 200SX (so I got my 200bhp, in fact now tuned to about 250bhp)
It's fast as hell ...

Update... and moving a little off topic...

After considering different things, such as, complications / parts sourcing / traction issues / upgradability / cost, I'm contemplating doing up my MX to sell, and buying a Nissan 200SX instead.

ECU reprogramme + performance exhaust = ~270bhp through the ...

Yeah... after doing a search I realise this.. oh well. Back to the drawing board!

Update!

I spoke to them again today, the main man in charge isn't 100% sure if it's a UK spec car or an Import (JDM). So I'm going to make the 5 hour round trip tomorrow to have a look at it and another they have...
SO..
What do I look for? I'll spend enough time there to find all the codes ...

if if has a "KL31" stamped on the camshafts or throttle body, then it IS a klze.

Yeah dude the KL31 was identified as being on the throttle body !!!!!!! :-)

I'm getting pics in a few hours, will post them up asap.

Thanks for the feedback so far guys, and to answer your question UK_MX3, I wont ...

Update!

Found another engine!!! I'm trying to be really careful to make sure I get a true KL-ZE, so the guy is sending pictures of it tomorrow morning. But it's only £464.13 including tax and shipping!!! He checked the TB for me, it's KL31 - any clues?

Cheers,
Dave

Hi there,

I'm going to be attempting the swap within the next few weeks, and have a few questions that I'd really appreciate everyone's feedback on - reason being I'm operating under a tight budget and have to get this right, first time!! :)

First of all, my car is a 1994 "SE" MX-3 MT, apparently ...

So is it possible/easy to buy a curved neck KLZE that's true jap spec and 200bhp ?
I'm getting confused the more I read! I'm about to attempt the swap you see... currently trying to source an engine from my friends in Japan (this is a UK KLZE Swap!!!)

Am I right in thinking that the reason us MX ...

Not sure mate, I have a HKS Super mega flow and didnt't need to drill anything...

"UK's hottest MX-3" (or something) on cardomain.com has a green filter on his, perhaps you could try and get in touch. Red car with dragon decals, was featured in fast & modified magazine.

Cheers,
Dave

Mine is again just past (above) centre, 1994 SE model.

A friends 1997 MX-3 is just below centre... (grr)

111,111 a couple of weeks ago
94 1.8i SE, original motor/tranny......

Wow man, nice - those wheels are awesome!