1st gen/323/GLC Engine and Drivetrain Engine/Drivetrain Modification Discussions for 1990-1994 Models (BG chassis) and 1981-1989 GLC/323 Models (BD and BF chassis)

V6 engine

Old Nov 10, 2001 | 02:46 PM
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V6 engine

Has anyone ever thought about installing a V6 engine ( 2.0 from 323 or 1.8 from MX-3 ) to an 3rd gen
Or does anyone know anything about that, does it fit under the hood?

And what kind of possibilities a V6 engine has for power adding?
Not thinking a NOS!!!
And what kind of power is it possible to get from a V6 engine for street use?
Old Nov 11, 2001 | 04:47 PM
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Originally posted by PseudoRealityX
its a really tight fit for the first gen cars, and the other cars have smaller compartments.......it would be very difficult, and expensive.
anything is possible though
Ok ... so fitting is a problem ...
but what kind of modification it could have and what kind of power it would give???
Old Nov 11, 2001 | 08:28 PM
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I would ove to put the KL-ZE into my MP3 but I fear it would be too much hassle and take too much money I think I will stay with all of the tune up parts for the 2.0L FS-DE. But I guess we can always dream eh?
Old Nov 11, 2001 | 10:56 PM
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There's a shop near Toronto/Ontario/Canada that says they do V6 installs into Proteges..
http://www.a-spec.ca/
Listing at about $4000 CDN for the swap.
That's about all i know though
Old Nov 13, 2001 | 04:05 PM
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Jesse, you forgot the big sledge hammer. Without that, none of the rest of those parts are going to fit.



Originally posted by PseudoRealityX


you basically need to graft the front suspension of a MX-3 ( i believe, could be MX-6) onto your car. All new motor mounts, tranny mount, axles, crossmember, suspension, brakes.

However, the results would be 200hp and 165lb-ft of torque in totally stock form. This engine, however, is a bit tough to get more power out of with simple bolt-ons only giving minimal increases.
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