KLZE BUILD PAGE
This page will be dedicated to my engine build/swap. It will contain everything, well mostly everything I want to do to the engine before I swap it in... parts, etc.. Stay tuned.
It looks as if I'll be getting it delivered by the end of December, early January. The list below is what I plan on installing, customizing.. it'll be updated regularly.
Engine Swap
JDM Straight Neck KLZE 2.5L DOHC V6 w/ Mazda VRIS
Experienced driver can get this engine stock in the 14sec. 1/4 mile.
Properly tuned with Bolt On's may net 13 sec. 1/4 mile times.
Higher compression 10:1
More agressive Cams
Different Intake Manifold design, Larger intake runners for more air flow.
200hp
197lbs-ft
Old Engine
Aspec KLDE 2.5L DOHC V6 w/ Mazda VRIS
Experienced driver can get this engine stock in the 15 sec. 1/4.
Properly tuned with Bolt On's may net 14 sec. 1/4 mile times.
Lower Compression 9:1
Less Agressive Cams
Different Intake Manifold, Neck is shorter which smaller intake runners, less air flow.
164hp
160lbs-ft
Necessary Conversions/Swaps
- Swap over Aspec Distributor
- Re Routing Vacuum Lines
- True CAI (Reg. stock box doesn't fit)
- OBD II to OBD I (Emissions Reasons)
- Swap in JDM ECU (7-9whp increase)
Preventitive Maintenance
- New Timing Belt (Including tensioners, etc)
- New Waterpump
- New Valve Cover Gaskets
- New Intake Manifold Gaskets (Will install spacers, listed in Planned mods)
- New/Used Transmission coming with the ZE (30km-50kms on it)
- New Performance Clutch (Listed in planned mods)
- New Lightened Flywheel (Listed in planned mods)
- New Headers (Listed in Planned Mods)
- New Under drive Pulley (Listed in Planned Mods)
Planned Mods for the ZE & Transmission
- Corksport Stainless Steel Clutch Line
- Exedy Stage 2 Clutch
- NGK KLZE Spark Plugs
- NGK 7mm Spark Plug Wires
- Corksport Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines
- Probe Addiction XTC Underdrive Pulley ($110)
- Optima Red Top Battery ($220)
- AWR Engine Mount Kit ($162)
- Probe Addiction SS Headers ($320)
- Probe Addiction Complete XTC Grounding Kit ($85)
