KLZE Zx2 Worklog

[MrWeeyums]

KLZE V6 swap into my zx2.

Parts list so far.

KLZE jap spec 2.5 V6

Aftermarket
Headers
UDP
2.5" exhaust w/ high flow cat
ACT Stage 2 clutch
Intake (Zx2 CTA)
10" pusher radiator fan

Mx3
All 4 motor mounts
Front to rear crossmember
A-arms
Modified wiring harness
Axles
Flywheel
VAF
ECU
Probe
Distributor
Alternator
Mx6
Transmission
2nd gen Escort
Return fuel setup
Radiator overflow jug
Throttle cable
82 Chevy Chevette
HEI module

~Ryan

[zx2loon]

Since your starting your thread again...any latest updates??

[corby_baby]

that wiring dosnt look hard at all :]

[MrWeeyums]

Well i have spark again now. All 3 distributors i have had bad ignitors. So now i have a GM HEI module wired in to fix the problem. Its probably some sensor telling the ecu the wrong spark timing since mechanical timing is spot on. Unfortunately there werent any probes or Mx6s in the junkyard this morning. I have an extra crank pos sensor around here somewhere but it got lost. Gonna try searching for that tonight and replacing the plugs and wires too. Spent the afternoon fighting with the shift linkage.
~Ryan

[OGreaTFuzzY1]

damn thats sexy...makes me want to do it O_O

~Fuzzy

[nlsolja123]

keep us informed i got my millenia motor and 4.40 geared trans im waiting on the wiring and the axles

[Sir William]

Great work Weeyums. I hope it all goes well. Can't wait to see vid's of it running or even in person some day..

[Connal]

Good to see you are still working on it. One thing I would add would be where you got some of the parts. I know alot of it are from the yardfs, but anything specific you had to order.

Also what year or specific trim parts.

Keep it going Ryan!

[MrWeeyums]

The parts i ordered were just engine itself, the aftermarket stuff, and that HEI module from Advance Auto. Everything else has been junkyard runs.
~Ryan

[Blue ZX2]

Dude thats pretty cool!

[OGreaTFuzzY1]

the only prob though is, it looks like there would be no room for a turbo O_O

~Fuzzy

[MrWeeyums]

There is if i was feeling ambitious enough. The kits mount them over the tranny. Theres also a few supercharger kits for this engine. But im most likely just gonna stick with nitrous.
~Ryan

[MrWeeyums]

Today i figured out the shift linkage issue. The zx2 one is too short by half an inch so i slotted the holes to move the shifter slightly forward. Shifts nice and smooth now and the shifter isnt cocked back at an annoying angle.

Still havent been able to get it to start. Itll fire a few cyls if the injector harnesses are unplugged, which makes me think its flooding itself. The plugs are soaked everytime i pull them. Im gonna try replacing the fuel pressure regulator and then the injectors if that doesnt fix it.
~Ryan

[scort2498]

do u have a running totoal of cost so far?

[MrWeeyums]

Approx $1400. Cheaper than a turbo kit and a lot of room to build.
~Ryan

[MrWeeyums]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COaERAx122E

:partynanas:

~Ryan

[WickedZ]

congrats

[zxtuner98]

Nice work Ryan. That is so badass. Makes me want to keep the zx2 around. 1400 isnt that bad. Maybe later on down the line... Congrats dude!

[MrWeeyums]

Thanks guys. The problem was 4 of the injectors were stuck open and flooding it. When i replaced them a wire came loose and it didnt start. Pissed me off real bad till my friend just found it today. Now i gotta make a custom coolant system and weld up the exhaust, then itll be driveable.
~Ryan

[WillZX2]

sick dude big congrats

[Sir William]

nice work Ryan

[DaviDawg]

that was a ballsy build! thats something to be proud about.

[2000ZxT]

Mmmmmmmmmmm....so sexy.

[ImCrazy]

sweet

[Hypnose Zx2]

:thingnana:
clap clap clap

[ahhhhWHOA]

your rpm gauge doesnt work. =p

but nice work really, thats a hell of a swap i cant wait for future vids of it.

[capitalcrew]

He still has to do the cluster wiring. Only the fuel gauge works right now.

[MrWeeyums]

The speedo would work if i had a speed sensor, which im gonna try to get at the yard this week. The tach isnt wired up cause itll always read 1/3 higher than it should be since its reading 6 pulses instead of 4. The water temp isnt hooked up at all, gonna do that when i figure out the coolant system.
~Ryan

[corby_baby]

dude that is so nice. HUGE CONGRATS

[ZX2 Sleeper]

Congratulations!!! Im so proud of ya! So would you do it again? haha

[Connal]

Absolutely wonderful. You know, if you ended up posting a detailed enough how to, I could see myself doing this once I get my demo car.

[MrWeeyums]

I can do a decent writeup mechanically, but as far as the wiring goes i wont be able to give much advice. Jeremy with the wagon made the harness for me. Once everythings all situated and its on the road ill start a writeup.
~Ryan

[capitalcrew]

You're going to be on the phone with me a lot if I do this. Lol.

[Connal]

You're going to be on the phone with me a lot if I do this. Lol.

And afterwards you will be on the phone alot with me.

You think you could get him to do a diagram Ryan?

[DaviDawg]

Absolutely wonderful. You know, if you ended up posting a detailed enough how to, I could see myself doing this once I get my demo car.

just replace demo car with another zx2. ill start within a year most likely.

[vega]

Congrats !! hopefully you can do a write up, im really considering doing this, maybe your friend can sale the wiring harness.

Good luck with the cooling system.

Vega

[scort2498]

amazing... looks great. sounds awesome.

[Connal]

just replace demo car with another zx2. ill start within a year most likely.

I would be getting a demo car from work. Leaning towards a solstice. All I would pay for is gas.

I agree with Vega, if he were to sell ready made harnesses, I would be all for it if/when I went that route.

[MrWeeyums]

If theres enough demand im sure we could do somethin with harnesses as long as theres a decent supply of mx3s and zx2s at the yard here.
~Ryan

[2000ZxT]

Is the motor stock or what?

[MrWeeyums]

Is the motor stock or what?

Its stock for a Eunos 800 (japanese millenia) and maybe some other japanese cars. Its got some aftermarket bolt-ons too.
~Ryan

[KLDE Wagon]

If theres enough demand im sure we could do somethin with harnesses as long as theres a decent supply of mx3s and zx2s at the yard here.
~Ryan


Sorry guys, but there would have to be a big price tag on that harness... I have so many hours into that thing it even boggles my mind. And I still don't know if everything is going to function correctly. I've had my swap done for over a year now and I still turn my fan on with a switch... (mainly because I'm trying to do megasquirt to fix that) but still!! lol


Jeremy

[Connal]

Instead of harnesses, you could always throw up a wiring diagram.

[capitalcrew]

Hey Jeremy, are you considering selling your swap this summer? Rumor has it the wagon is rusting out.. I'd prolly be interested.

I will not drive home with that in the back seat though. :wacko:

[MrWeeyums]

Hey Jeremy, are you considering selling your swap this summer? Rumor has it the wagon is rusting out.. I'd prolly be interested.

I will not drive home with that in the back seat though. :wacko:


But it was so entertaining watching u and your sister drive away with the Recaros on your laps.
~Ryan

[MrWeeyums]

Well the coolant system is mocked up now. I have to cut the hard bumper a little in the corners to clear, and buy longer hoses for the resevoir so it can be mounted reasonably.
~Ryan

[Connal]

Well the coolant system is mocked up now. I have to cut the hard bumper a little in the corners to clear, and buy longer hoses for the resevoir so it can be mounted reasonably.
~Ryan

Not too shabby. You have made more progress in the last week than you have in the last few months. Just glad it is running.

[DaviDawg]

hes gotta be real pumped now that its nearly finished. i work like a mad man when im nearly done with projects.

[MrWeeyums]

Well the weathers a lot better now. I have no motivation when its 30 out. Now everyday is in the 50s-70s so ive been all over it. Plus Carlisles coming up next weekend and i gotta make that.
~Ryan

[DaviDawg]

i dont think of weather as playing a role like that since i live in the sunshine state of california. i wouldnt want to work in 30 degree weather either.

[MrWeeyums]

Got the hard bumper notched out and new hoses for the resevoir. Tomorrow ill make brackets so its not just hanging by the hoses.
~Ryan

[ImCrazy]

looking good dude!

[ilarson007]

So what all is left?

[MrWeeyums]

Need to buy a pusher fan, wire that up somehow since the fan wiring isnt done. Then weld up the exhaust and itll be roadworthy. And of course put the front end back on.
~Ryan

[zxtuner98]

and make video as your pulling out of the driveway :) haha. my buddies going to carlisle. i told him to take pictures of this beast!

[WickedZ]

Ryan check you user CP

[MrWeeyums]

Thanks, i saw that.

Well since the 626 rad didnt work out, heres the zx2 radiator back in turned 180 degrees. This clears without a problem after a "little" header panel modification.
~Ryan

[Blue ZX2]

Well glad you got the radiator issue figured out! Need to see how she runs!

[ImCrazy]

sweet.

[ilarson007]

is that radiator going to be big enough?

[MrWeeyums]

The radiator should be big enough. Its bigger than the saab one Jeremys runnin in the wagon.

Got the front end on, everything seems to clear ok. The cap still comes off too but u have to wiggle it out. Ill have to run a brace from the upper core support to the hole in the center of the bumper for rigidity. Itll definitely need a skid plate cause it sits right at the bottom of the WW lip, which ive scraped a few times.
~Ryan

[capitalcrew]

Glad I recommended it. :D

[MrWeeyums]

Yeah thanks, that was definitely a good idea. The aluminum strap will be temporary. Actually the whole radiator might be temporary if i can cut up a civic half one to fit how i want.
~Ryan

[capitalcrew]

Yeah. Anything to get you down to the show though.

[ilarson007]

this is a bit off topic, but did you do your signature yourself?

[corby_baby]

damn that must be exciting. good job again ryan

[ZX2 Sleeper]

I forgot how nice your ZX2 is looking. Your going to carlisle this year!? cause i am!

[ImCrazy]

awesome dude! I bet your pumped.

[MrWeeyums]

this is a bit off topic, but did you do your signature yourself?

A few forums back everyone was making them. I used the pattern from someone else and edited in paint.

I forgot how nice your ZX2 is looking. Your going to carlisle this year!? cause i am!

Ill be down there. Im really trying to get the car too but if its not running reliably ill have to take the winter zx2.
~Ryan

[MrWeeyums]

Jeremy came by with the welder and did the exhaust today. 2 hour project. One and a half of that was tryin to get the rear bumper off since one stud broke free and spun inside. But at least thats all set now. Its the first time in 6 years my zx2 has had a cat.
~Ryan

[mellowness65]

how's it sound?

[Connal]

how's it sound?

Jeremy came by with the welder and did the exhaust today. 2 hour project. One and a half of that was tryin to get the rear bumper off since one stud broke free and spun inside. But at least thats all set now. Its the first time in 6 years my zx2 has had a cat.
~Ryan

It goes "meow"

[MrWeeyums]

Ill have a video of the sound up tomorrow. The one header to downpipe isnt torqued down so im gettin a lot of noise from there, but its quieter than i expected actually.
~Ryan

[ZX2 Sleeper]

I can't wait to hear that baby. lol. The quietness is from the cat.. BOO for cats.

[nlsolja123]

it should sound nice.

[MrWeeyums]

Well i got everything torqued down today and jump started it again. It sounds actually a little too quiet for my liking. My winter z with just a magnaflow muffler is louder. Ill save the final verdict for driving it around, but its way quieter than id expect 2.5" piping and a borla to be.
I wont be taking it to Carlisle so im not gonna bother rushing the finish. All this crap in the air is giving me real bad allergies so im tryin not to be outside too much. Ill just put it on the road next mon or tues.
~Ryan

[McG35]

That is what you get for having Catalytic Converters

[McG35]

Any progress?

[MrWeeyums]

Just a few more small odds and ends to go. Have to put in a new thermostat, add coolant, hook the throttle cable to the pedal, put the dash together, guesstimate an alignment, and fill the tranny.
~Ryan

[corby_baby]

update weeyums?

[2000ZxT]

I bought a KLZE powered car and I have to say. V6 FTMFW.

I'm doing my research on the engine now, you have the JDM engine. Is your CR higher, I assume? Where does the extra 30 hp come from it must have something to do with the cams and/or head? I have heard the millenia has better internals.

Also do you know anything about the stock pistons? I saw my engine has sinter forged rods but it didn't say anything about the pistons. I saw something about the SVT Contour having stock Mahle pistons, but maybe that's just the SVT.

[ZX2 Sleeper]

are you bringin the car to carlisle next weekend(all ford nationals)? If so, i'll be there with my ZX2 with the unpainted buddy club front.

[capitalcrew]

Yes it does have higher compression.

[MrWeeyums]

The power comes from the higher cr 10:1 instead of 9.2:1 IIRC, better flowing heads and intake mani, and the ecu (which i dont actually have yet, so i wont be making the full 200 right away). The straight neck ZEs have more aggressive cams too, but the curved neck is rated for the same hp. The supercharged Millenia has strong internals that a lot of ZE guys swap in when they boost their car.

Right now im waitin on the speed sensor to come in the mail from GotMilf. The old ones pretty stuck in there so i have to fight with that a bit. The tach and temp gauges need to be wired up somehow too. Even with a new thermostat im still worried about driving it without being able to read the temp considering how "custom" the coolant system is.
~Ryan

[capitalcrew]

d00d, you have full bolt ons. You'll be above the 200 with or without the ecu.

[MrWeeyums]

Im hoping so but the VRIS wont work properly without it. Its supposed to be like 15hp once u get your ecu chipped to jap spec. Either way its gonna be a noticeable gain once thats done.
~Ryan

[capitalcrew]

tr00f.

[Beodude123]

Dude, that thing should be stupid quick once it's running. That swap is pretty pimp dude.

[capitalcrew]

I'll let you guys know how it is once its running. That way he can't lie or anything. :D

[MrWeeyums]

Youre actually gonna drive down here?
~Ryan

[capitalcrew]

I drive down there all of the time, I just happen to be with my family who doesn't give a fuck about your car. :lol:

You going to Mike's? We'll have to roll down together again if you are.

[MrWeeyums]

Yeah ill be goin. We can meet here or at the Pilot truck stop again or whatever.
~Ryan

[capitalcrew]

Yeah, I am going to try and get random_homo to go too. We'll prolly just meet at the truck stop again.

[2000ZxT]

He will not have over 200 whp with just bolt ons , 200 at the crank yes.

The 3.0 Duratec block bolts up the the KLZE heads. You can use the SVT heads, cams, IM to the 3.0 block and push over 200 whp. I wouldn't call that bolt on.

Basically you have the CSVT engine it sounds like, oval port heads with better cams, and the ported IM.

[capitalcrew]

Really? Now show me where I said WHP.

[MrWeeyums]

200whp will probably be my ultimate goal n/a. Well that and a limited slip. After that ill throw a 100 shot on top of it and be satisfied performance wise.
~Ryan

[2000ZxT]

Did you say that engine had the variation of a G5 or an MTX75?

If it doesn't have the MTX75 you should swap to it.

100 shot and 200 hp should go quite nicely.

Does it have the stock tubular-esque headers?

How is the powerband on the Jspec one. The powerband is 5-7k only on every KLZE I've ever driven. I'm hoping with a UDP, header, SVT PCM, true dual, it will open it up more towards 3.5k.

[capitalcrew]

You've never driven a KLZE, because that IS the jspec. You have driven a KLDE, the American version.

[2000ZxT]

Troof.

I'm still going by numbers more than the letters.

I've never fancied the 4 letter japanese engine names, too hard to remember for me.

How much did you pay for the KLZE? The difference is minimal, could have swapped the pistons and IM and had the same engine essentially. Just wondering.

Do you know if they have flowtested the SVT IM agains the KLZE IM? I think the SVT IM would outflow it.

[capitalcrew]

The KLZE is around 750 on ebay.

It is blocked here but I think this is the website that shows all of the differences between the engines and intake manifolds.

http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/5335/klze.htm

[2000ZxT]

That reminds me I have to get rid of the EGR asap. The IAC was sticking when I got it. Grounds to remove the whole assembly, of course.

I ask that question cause I have the SVT style (but not ported) IM and it looks like a better design to me.

And isn't it funny how quiet of an engine it is for the ammount of power it has?

[capitalcrew]

Straight pipe it.

They aren't quiet. :lol:

[2000ZxT]

Yeah I haven't take a good look under the car yet but I bet she has 3 cats.

All those will be saying bye bye very soon.

[MrWeeyums]

I dont think the KLZE heads bolt up to the Duratec block. Theyre 2 totally different series of engines. Ones a Mazda design and the other a Ford.

Its a G-series tranny. I dont know if the MTX-75 can be made to work, but i doubt it since i havent heard of any of the probe guys doin it. Its not like with our zetecs where they came with the mtx75 and the g5m. All the KL engines came with this g series for their manual.

It would end up more expensive bringing a KLDE to KLZE spec because of the heads too. Once u buy the pistons, intake mani, and heads, then u have to assemble all of it and replace gaskets and hardware. $750 isnt bad upfront compared the the approx $200 id pay at the yard for the DE, then add on all those other things.
~Ryan

[2000ZxT]

Yeah apparently they are totally different, which is interesting.

Do you know if the KLZE you have has sintered forged rods?

[MrWeeyums]

Well i drove it today for a short trip so at least it moves under its own power. Its not 100% reliable at the moment so i dont wanna take it very far.
Last night i let it heat up to temp to make sure the thermostat opened. After about 15mins of idling it shut itself off, wouldnt start, and had no spark. Today i went to the garage and it started right up.
The other issue is the clutch lets out way at the floor, like pushing the carpet down to disengage. I cant find the FAQ for clutch adjustment so if anyone has it that would be awesome.
~Ryan

[MrWeeyums]

Some pics from today.
~Ryan

[DaviDawg]

you have to adjust the clutch from under the dash. ive done before it but i cant remember what i did exactly.

[ilarson007]

Dude, that's going to be wicked awesome when completed! Have fun with it.

[gunman_sr5]

Good to know it got a quick drive. If the hydraulics for the clutch are the original ZX2 setup. Gravity bleed it then pressure bleed it. Make sure to push the actuator into the slave to while you are doing it to get the last of the air out.

[MrWeeyums]

Its the original zx2 master with an mx6 slave. I bled it again yesterday and still had it at the floor. Im gonna go out and adjust the piston goin to the pedal this afternoon.
~Ryan

[gunman_sr5]

Thats probably the best bet then. Otherwise there may be other issues. Like the throwout and fork aren't locked into the pivot point. Who knows though.

[MrWeeyums]

All done, took all of 2 mins too. Took it for another drive and damn it pulls nice midrange. Doesnt have a working tach so i didnt wanna bring it up high, but theres some serious torque now.
~Ryan

[Connal]

Glad to hear it is working for the most part. Now hurry up and get to work on a how to lol

[ilarson007]

Glad to hear it is working for the most part. Now hurry up and get to work on a how to lol

That could be difficult, lol...

[MrWeeyums]

Its still having the heating up issue today. Everytime it gets up to temp it turns off and wont start till something cools off. Im guessing distributor related but im not sure. Im gonna try to pull a coil out of one of my other dizzys and try it.
~Ryan

[Beodude123]

That kind of sucks that you only have one cam gear per cylinder bank.... I don't know if you planned on adjusting them much, but you won't be able to change your overlap very easily...

[chasingsafety]

from what I have heard the klz's are somewhat famous for tossing coils and distributors.

[MrWeeyums]

That kind of sucks that you only have one cam gear per cylinder bank.... I don't know if you planned on adjusting them much, but you won't be able to change your overlap very easily...

Yeah, the only way to adjust them is pull the cam and realign the gears driving the intake cam. Im not gonna bother, theres probably not much to be gained.

from what I have heard the klz's are somewhat famous for tossing coils and distributors.

Yeah unfortunately thats the thing with the KL engines. Id like to run megasquirt and coilpacks when i can afford it, but that wont be for a while. As soon as the sun starts goin down im gonna try to swap that coil and see if it helps.
~Ryan

[ilarson007]

Its still having the heating up issue today. Everytime it gets up to temp it turns off and wont start till something cools off. Im guessing distributor related but im not sure. Im gonna try to pull a coil out of one of my other dizzys and try it.
~Ryan

Hey, let us know what was causing this problem, because this sounds like what happens with the capri.

[MrWeeyums]

Well i think i have the problem solved. I just idled it for an hour and it didnt die. Turned it on and off a few times afterwards to make sure it would start again too. It was most likely the coil but im not sure since i took apart all 3 distributors and used the best condition of each part. Tomorrow i should be putting it on the road.
~Ryan

[MrWeeyums]

Well its on the road and drives around. Ill have a vid up in a few of the first real drive. Theres 2 issues that i have to take care of asap that just popped up. Theres a gas leak from somewhere near the tank, either the return line or the seal at the top. Im guessing the top seal since it just started today when i filled it. The other is major random hesitation. One min itll start missing and have barely enough power to move, then the next itll be normal again. Jeremys wagon did this after running at the track so im thinking something is still overheating. Only does this under load. If its sitting still idling itll rev right up normally. Happened mostly on the highway in 5th just cruising at steady rpms.
~Ryan

[carguy07]

amazing. waiting on the video.

[MrWeeyums]

First Drive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2iT4163fZI
~Ryan

[joshalabama]

So close.

[vitaminease]

"Don't you fucktard." "Aww what a douche..."

Ahahhaa...classic...

Freaking awesome build though.

[Bullitzx2]

we need a good exhaust clip when you can. couldnt really hear it that well or was it just me?

[MrWeeyums]

Fuuuuck, broke the return line weld while i was tryin to fix the leak. Gotta go to the junkyard tomorrow and get a new fuel pump cap i guess.
~Ryan

[McG35]

he said the exhaust on there is pretty quiet. I would hate to deal with that nightmare, haha. my car is bogging a bit, I am hoping it is the hot weather...

[ilarson007]

sweet action

[Buster]

Are those Cooper Cobra tires?


:D :D :D :D

Congrats, you have the second ZX2 with them (showing white letters).


I love these tires.

[MrWeeyums]

Theyre Jeremys old wheels off the wagon. He lent them to me so i wouldnt chew up my brand new Falkens till i can get an alignment. I actually kinda do like the look of the raised white letters on there.
~Ryan

[MrWeeyums]

The fuel leak is fixed. Not 100% sure where it was coming from, but theres a new return line bung and the tank seal is cleaned up and reinstalled. Installed new plug wires too so hopefully thatll fix the stuttering issue. Getting the gauges wired in is the next goal.
~Ryan

[ZX2guy19]

Your car is probably thinking "Wtf happened to me" Lol

Lookin good man. You bringing it to Cybers?

[MrWeeyums]

Yeah ill be bringing it as long as itll drive reliably enough. Im gonna try to get a lot of miles on it this week to make sure itll be ok for a long trip.
~Ryan

[McG35]

An updates?

[MrWeeyums]

Well its been on the road for about a month. Having a few random issues here and there but im tryin to take care of them as they pop up. Right now its running like crap till it warms up, and on cooler days its takin a while to warm up since the fan is on with the key. It made it to Cybermans meet but then the timing tensioner went. Thats fixed now. Gauges still arent working so that, and the real bad stuttering till its warmed up, are the next 2 tasks.
~Ryan

[MrWeeyums]

The stuttering seems to be taken care of now. I switched the VAF for the JE50 out of an Mx3 (which is the right one for the ZE) and an Mx3 ECU. Its run perfect all day with this combo. No luck with the gauges yet. Im gonna have to find a normal zx2 cluster to take apart so i dont risk ruining the sr cluster.
~Ryan

[capitalcrew]

I'll trade you.

[MrWeeyums]

Nah, once i figure out how to do it on the normal one, im doin it to the sr.
~Ryan

[capitalcrew]

Asshole.

[Beodude123]

Glad to hear things are clearing up. I guess that is one problem with swaps; you never know what will happen.

[GAZX2]

what gauegs dont work, all of them?

the speedo sensor is the same part number as ours at the local part store.

rpm is a ? i cant figure out, maybe a resistor can make up for the 2 extra pulses

[MrWeeyums]

The only gauge that works is fuel, and thats even kinda iffy. I almost ran out at 1/8 tank on the gauge yesterday. Its not just as easy as hooking up the wires for them. I have to pick up another cluster to take apart and screw with.
~Ryan

[ilarson007]

Well, wiring is definitely the worst part of any swap...

[v6escort]

in my swap, none of the gauges work except fuel level. i have a 93. i think the best bet is to make an aftermarket setup/cluster. it definitely is quick for just a motor swap. mny honda friends compare it to a gsr motor in a civic hatchback. with jsut the motor swap it should be a low 14 second car. i also plan to spray, should put me in 12's :-)

http://a361.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/94/l_b73aef2185d933a516e948482f8512e0.jpg

http://a582.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/103/l_e01805c28cade897d2514829b4a54f35.jpg

[Darth Maverick]

Sweet swap on the older escort.

Weeyums, you sir have done a kick ass job.

[MrWeeyums]

Just bought an mx3 gauge cluster from the yard today. If we can get those to read im gonna fiberglass that into the dash. I cant really swing the 600-700 for autometers unless i absolutely have to.
~Ryan

[MrWeeyums]

Just made my first trip to the track with it. Guess it was ok for running with no tach and short shifting.

http://www.teamzx2.com/showthread.php?t=6380

~Ryan

[Nyce 3.5VQ]

Im impressed, very well done. I was wanting to do a V6 swap a couple years back but using the 3.0 duratec. KL-ZE was still a good choice

[ilarson007]

LOL... I think this has been mentioned already, but if you ever figure out that wiring, write a how-to, lol... jp man; that is a sweet swap though.... What are your modification plans? Did you say something about spray?

[MrWeeyums]

Gauges are still the main concern at the moment. The chip just came in so ill have to get someone to solder that on this week. Hopefully thatll clear up the problem of running so rich. Dont think ill do much more this year. Id like to rebuild the heads with stronger valve springs and retainers and maybe a limited slip this winter. While thats apart powder coat a bunch of stuff. Eventually ill run a good sized shot on it once its running 100%.
~Ryan

[OGreaTFuzzY1]

sounds awesome manz, Good job on the swap

~Fuzzy

[MrWeeyums]

Had a busy weekend on the car. Have the chip in finally and now have the Mx3 gauges mostly working. Theres a few stupid wiring issues with them that ill figure out soon, but i finally have a working tach and speedo. Pics tomorrow.
~Ryan

[ZX2guy19]

Fuck yes dude! Awesome job Ryan.

[ilarson007]

Had a busy weekend on the car. Have the chip in finally and now have the Mx3 gauges mostly working. Theres a few stupid wiring issues with them that ill figure out soon, but i finally have a working tach and speedo. Pics tomorrow.
~Ryan

Vids of working gauges ;) lol

[MrWeeyums]

Heres the gauges in. Not exactly a 100% fit, but the mx3 gauges come decently close. They still need a good amount of screwing with before theyll be right but its gettin there. At the moment both blinker lights flash when i use the turn signal, the tach jumps around randomly or everytime i put it in reverse, and the gas and temp gauges dont work for some reason. Ill be working my way thru the issues the rest of this week.
~Ryan

[MrWeeyums]

Vids of working gauges ;) lol

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=tStgQAmrjqQ

[ilarson007]

O man, that tach is so much nicer than ours...

[MrWeeyums]

Fixed the tach tonight. The CEL light was interfering with the signal somehow. Unplugged the reverse lights too which also somehow interfered with the tach signal. Ill get back to these the next time i feel motivated. Turns out the gas gauge works but reads backwards. 1/2 tank is empty and E is full. Ill have more updates once this is sorted out.
~Ryan

EDIT: Scratch that, the tach is still acting up. Turns out sometimes when i turn the car on its fine and others its not. Think ill get a different cluster next time theres a V6 mx3 in the yard.

[Texas Tracer]

Keep up the awesome work man.