what engine???
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Well, there are a few engines that will give you loads of power.
First of all, you could go the turbo route with a BPT engine from a 323 GTX. This is a 1.8l turbo engine with about 180 HP stock. The engine itself will run you ~$1000 US, but then you also have to worry about an ECU, exhaust manifold (????), downpipe, intercooler, axles, brakes, and probably some other stuff I'm forgetting.
There is also a BPT engine from the 323 GTR with about 205-210 HP, but they're very rare and much more expensive.
The OTHER way ( the way that I'd REALLY like to go ) is a V6. A KL-ZE engine ( a JDM MX-6 engine ) has about 200HP stock. The reason I'd like to go this route is because going NA is generally more reliable that turbo. The KL-ZE engine is more expensive ( ~$1300 US ), plus you also have to buy the ECU, Tranny, axles, brakes, and front suspension from an mx-6.
There is also another engine, I think it's the B6T. I think it's a 1.6l engine with turbo. It has about 130HP. I don't think it would really be worth your while if you're going to lay down the money to get some serious performance.
Hope this helps!
First of all, you could go the turbo route with a BPT engine from a 323 GTX. This is a 1.8l turbo engine with about 180 HP stock. The engine itself will run you ~$1000 US, but then you also have to worry about an ECU, exhaust manifold (????), downpipe, intercooler, axles, brakes, and probably some other stuff I'm forgetting.
There is also a BPT engine from the 323 GTR with about 205-210 HP, but they're very rare and much more expensive.
The OTHER way ( the way that I'd REALLY like to go ) is a V6. A KL-ZE engine ( a JDM MX-6 engine ) has about 200HP stock. The reason I'd like to go this route is because going NA is generally more reliable that turbo. The KL-ZE engine is more expensive ( ~$1300 US ), plus you also have to buy the ECU, Tranny, axles, brakes, and front suspension from an mx-6.
There is also another engine, I think it's the B6T. I think it's a 1.6l engine with turbo. It has about 130HP. I don't think it would really be worth your while if you're going to lay down the money to get some serious performance.
Hope this helps!
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From: PA
Ummmm....Richard....
From http://www.geocities.com/protegemods/1stgenhome.htm:
"There are two variations of the BPT:
The post 1990 Mazda 323 GTX has a 180hp/165 lbs./ft torque (est) version of this engine. These engines are more common than the other BPT. This engine will bolt directly in to your engine bay.
The post 1990 Mazda 323 GTR has a 210hp/180-190 lbs./ft. torque (est) version of this engine. This engine would be close to impossible to find, and probably much more expensive to import here. It bolts right into your engine bay."
BPT = 1.8l
B6T = 1.6l
From http://www.geocities.com/protegemods/1stgenhome.htm:
"There are two variations of the BPT:
The post 1990 Mazda 323 GTX has a 180hp/165 lbs./ft torque (est) version of this engine. These engines are more common than the other BPT. This engine will bolt directly in to your engine bay.
The post 1990 Mazda 323 GTR has a 210hp/180-190 lbs./ft. torque (est) version of this engine. This engine would be close to impossible to find, and probably much more expensive to import here. It bolts right into your engine bay."
BPT = 1.8l
B6T = 1.6l
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Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 3
From: WA
MX-3 V6
Check out Cork Sport's MX-3 project. They have a lot of information about swapping in a KL-ZE without too many additional mods.
The MX-3 and Protege share a platform, so one would think it wouldn't be too different.
-Frank
'90 Protege 4WD turbo
The MX-3 and Protege share a platform, so one would think it wouldn't be too different.
-Frank
'90 Protege 4WD turbo
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