If i swap a1.8 for a KLZE what trans do i use

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If i swap a1.8 for a KLZE what trans do i use

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if i swap out my engine what trasmission do i use? is the K8 5spd bolt right up to the klze? or what?
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Use your stock one, unless it's giving you greif.
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a turbo 350 :P
93 MX-3 GS (collecting parts for Eunos Presso conversion), 94 626 Transmission (4.10 gears), KL31 camed KL-ZE, Millenia intake, Millenia TB, SSAutochrome V2 headers, Magnaflow cat, 2 1/4 in pipe, Top Speed Pro 1 muffler, 9lb Fidanza Flywheel, ACT clutch, Corksport SS clutch line, Corksport SS brake lines, Unorthadox UDP, 255 lph fuel pump, HEI mod, ghetto-charger intake, KL36 ECU, SRD transverse crossmember bushings, SRD shifter extention bushing, SRD crossmember, Corksport bronzoil shifter bushings, Brembo Crossdrilled and Slotted rotors, 15 inch Konig Heliums, ZX-2 S/R struts, Eibach lowering springs, OEM front strut bar, Ebay rear strut bar, BFGoodrich G-Force T/A KDWs

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thanks alot
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is there a trany swap that would make for better 1/4 times or higher top speed tha would work?
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Hard to say. The only other option is the 4.11:1 from the Mx-6/626. Is it quicker in the 1/4 mile? WE've had mixed opinions and experiences on that. Technically, shorter gears should be quicker for acceleration, but a well-tuned KLZE will use 5th gear. The longer gearing from the Mx-6/626 could let you stay in 4th gear longer, and not use 5th. Although 4th is taller on the 4.11 than the 4.38 on the Mx-3/Probe, it's still shorter than 5th. As well, having taller gears means you get to stay on your max powerband longer. It's a tough call. I do know of one Mx-6 owner who tried both and was quicker using the 4.38. There was a discussion we had on it a few months ago, may be a worthwhile read.
http://www.mx-3.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.ph ... ght=slower
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4.1:1 FTW
93 Mazda MX3 KLZE Turbo
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