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engine problems

Posted: May 11th, 2004, 11:24 am
by Mx3KiD78
my stupid engine rods are about to go out.. and i was just wondering if i should get a used motor or just get new rods?? i have a 92 mazda mx-3 gs (v6)??? can ne one help how much do u think it would be to get a used motor too?? thanks....

Re: engine problems

Posted: May 11th, 2004, 11:44 am
by korban
I have v6 1.8L i just took out of my car to do a swap .. are you in the states or canada?

Re: engine problems

Posted: May 11th, 2004, 12:42 pm
by Nallboy
He's in Tuscon. The only one I know of is in Arizona, USA.
Dude, if you're into fixing up your car I'd definitely recommend just swapping in a better engine (KL-ZE) instead of buying another stock engine(yes it is a V6), but I'll have a K8 just lying around as soon as I get it out of my car if you have any interest.

Re: engine problems

Posted: May 11th, 2004, 1:36 pm
by korban
might be cheaper for you to have yours shipped to him nallboy :) .. i think the kl08 is only worth about 300$

Re: engine problems

Posted: May 11th, 2004, 4:23 pm
by Mx3KiD78
hey thanks for the input i live in tucson arizona and yea i donno how much would a used engine cost... like the same engine i have in it right now?? I dont know much about fixin up cars but i want to fix up mine and learn cuz im only 16 so i got some time on my hands... thanks

Re: engine problems

Posted: May 11th, 2004, 5:52 pm
by Gro Harlem
might as well get a KL, they are easier to find and are direct replacements for the pos K8 engine.

Re: engine problems

Posted: May 11th, 2004, 11:48 pm
by Nallboy
Hey, bro, welcome to our little community! You've definitely come to the right spot. Do some research and you'll find exactly what you want to do with your car. Good Luck!
-John :2thumbsup:

Re: engine problems

Posted: May 12th, 2004, 7:40 am
by userAttila19
I bough my GS with no engine. I wish I new about the ZE swaps then becuase I installed another K8. They're pretty gutless. The ZE's a not bad from what I hear. Mine is JSpec K8 so it has like 10 more hP. The only thing you can beat with a K8 are like stock civics and protoge's. GO WITH THE ZE SWAP... :driver:

Re: engine problems

Posted: May 12th, 2004, 11:25 am
by korban
do you have an engine lift? or a buddy with a garage?