Project Blaze KL-ZE
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After searching for a klze for years and finding I have either not got the money at the time one is for sale or missing it completely, I have finally given up :(
So I settled for a DE, all I need to do is source a ecu that will run on a obd1 loom and use a je50 vaf
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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Well I'm back on the project, also with a new user name because my login wouldn't work after the site migration.
Loads of stuff has changed with me but I still have one of my flame red v6 mx3's and also now have 1 of the 3 v6 eunos presso's in the UK.
Now I have the time because of lock down to work on them and get the klde back together so keep an eye on the thread for future updates.
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Made some real progress this week, amen to lock down!
The intake manifold has been port matched to the thermal gasket set and I've also cleaned up some of the edges inside to manifold.
Manifold, throttle body and fuel rails were the painted and reassembled.https://photos.app.goo.gl/5vfHNqnEuzxbdjwA7
The heads were sent off to be skimmed and pressure tested then I've port matched the heads to both thermal gaskets on the intake side, port matched to the exhaust gaskets on the other side and I also knife edged the exhaust ports to get rid of the nasty gasses quicker. Egr delete was also made and installed.
These have also been painted and ready for reassemble.https://photos.app.goo.gl/BuzFp3SYnfy6Hx5c8
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Rocker covers have been prepped for paint but I can't decide on the colour.
I'm now just waiting on parts, mainly gaskets so I can't get it all back together.
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Rocker covers painted, I went with a rover peal (rover KMN).
Primed in zinc primer and then 4 coats of normal primer. Guide coated then wet sandedhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/se62qDUWNHgQpCoV8
Base coat
https://photos.app.goo.gl/onoY6SPErDYmAEvq8
And lacquered
https://photos.app.goo.gl/keaMvCQ8YSoQ1c3B7
They look good with 4 coats of lacquer on them. Just need to get them back on the car.
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Messed around with the sump today, seeing if I can baffle it to prevent oil starvation during track days.
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Not my best welding but it will do as a prototype.
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Spoiler alert.... Always wanted to say that 😂
Today I started on something different, a duck tail spoiler. This is something that was never made for the mx3 and I think will suit the look of my car when everything is finished.Mocked up first on a oem boot garnish and crafted out of expanding foam. Covered in gaffer tape ready for fiberglass.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/rRy1aZQqzkU2ZkDn7
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I apologise for the picture links. I can't seem to get the link right to post them direct.
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Got the spoiler sanded down today, there are some parts that are not good enough but I can't sort that with a little bit of fibreglass filler.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/joATaU9xzwoCcaCPA
That's a sexy rear....
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Loads more to do on this. Lots of filler, dolphin glaze and primer to get it perfect then paint.
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@mazdax3 Looking good!!
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@mickthemaverick thanks buddy. With all this time on my hands, the mx3 is getting some well deserved attention
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@mazdax3 looks good mate, and I know what you mean, mine has been sat for a couple of years waiting... finally getting stuff done!
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@jono I'm actually getting more done than I planned, costing a little more but what the heck.
Today's shenanigans...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/EuoJxmdUMms4JFj36
Before 🤢 and after 👌🏻
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@mazdax3 Good work :D Shaping up nicely!
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@marco you're still here... Been a while fella.
Atm I'm waiting for things to sell on ebay so I can push forward with the build, funds are sadly starting to run low but that was inevitable. This build will be done by the end of the year including...
Rocket style custom kit
Sunroof deleat
Spare wheel well deleat
Flat floor
Front splitter
Rear diffuser
5 stud conversion
Mps brakes
Huge offset wheels (still can't decide what I want)The engine should be done and in the car by the end of this month so the first time in 11 years I'll get to drive a 2.5 mx3 🤟🏻
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So I made £400 on ebay selling broken playstations 🤣
So now on order is:Elring head gaskets
Ering stretch bolts
New thermostat
Engine crane (I'm starting to need a bigger workshop at home)Exciting times ahead!
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Nice! Were your head bolts out of spec?
I remember buying my engine crane. My dad said sure you'll hardly use it LOL
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@mazdax3 sounds great mate, you will love the 2.5, so much fun.
Interested in what you do with the brakes and wheels, that's my next area after getting the turbo sorted.
Engine crane is a must!
Jono
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@marco I didn't care to measure them as I'm replacing everything and the heads have been skimmed.
@jono ive got 323f v6 rear bolt on hubs with 323f front hubs & 323f front cv joints (correct spline count) in mx3 hub carriers and wheel bearings.
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So today I finally dropped the k8 out if the mx3, cleaned the engine bay and discovered loads more that will need doing.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Y2uaxGMGkeBSmNy28
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Now time to strip the k8 of all the sensors and the k8 exhaust cams then finish building the klde
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Progress has been slow this last week but the clutch and fly wheel have finally been collected. The clutch is being remanufactured with a strengthened, organic friction plate while the flywheel is being refaced, lightened and belanced.
Both heads are now on and torqued, some of the ancillaries are on and all the other parts just need cleaning and painting.
I'll get some fresh pics up as soon as I can.
