Looking for a good engine in the Northeast

**Fastest95PGT** · 10-16-09, 10:59

http://www.mx6.com/forums/wanted-buy...ml#post2262678 (ZE Engine in the Northeast)

ntrsssgti89 · 10-16-09, 14:57

hey there is a kid in hilsdale nh selling his ze that he was swapping into a protege he also has a lot of other stuff as well. found it on craiglist
Mazda Parts

KLZE Swap for a Protege, MX6, Probe GT, MX3:
1. 94 Mazda KLZE Straight Neck Manifold 2.5l v6 200hp - 63k miles. New Gaskets, everything cleaned up, manifold has been repainted, block, and heads are painted, Includes all new vacuum plumbing. - $1800
2. 1996 Mazda MX6 LS v6 5speed Tranny w/ intermediate Shaft and Working Starter. Freshly Painted and Cleaned - $450
3. DXD Racing Southbend Rally Series Stage 1 Clutch capable of holding 260ft/lbs. Good for any KL Series Motor - $150
4. KL Alternator working condition - $65
5. Mazda JE50 VAF for use with a JSpec KL31 or KL36 ECU and the KLZE motor. - $65
6. Mazda KL02 VAF for use with a Chipped Aspec ECU or replacement for a US Spec MX6/Probe GT - $45
7. Dakota Digital Universal Tachometer Interface. This is used to translate the v6 Tach signal into one a 4cyl stock gauge cluster can read. - $65
8. Slave Cylinder for any KL Series Motor. Brand New in box - $40
9. KF34 Distributor for any US Spec KL series Motor. 93-94 OBDI, working condition, comes with new seal and cap and rotor - $55

For a Protege you will need a 93-94 Wiring harness from a US Spec MX6 v6, Headers from PaceSetter, JSPec or Chipped ASpec ECU, timing belt kit, flywheel, and bolts to hold the transmission to the motor.

For pics about the swap:
Slotege KLZE Swap Thread - Mazda Forums

Miscellaneous Mazda Parts:
1. JSpec Distributor for a Mazda/Ford KL series motor, this came from my KLZE, cap and rotor included - $50 obo
2. Stock Mazda / Ford KLDE/KLZE Exhaust manifolds without Cats. No Cracks and all studs are in place. $60 obo for both
3. Headlights for a 1999-2000 Mazda Protege - $45 obo
4. Front Corner Lights for a 1999-2000 Mazda Protege - Amber - $30
5. Front Corner Lights for a 1999-2000 Mazda Protege - Clear - $25
6. Stock Shifter from a 3rd Gen Protege - 99-03 - Protege /Protege5 - $20
7. Injen Cold Air Intake w/ 2000 Toyota Celica MAF Sensor - 99-01 Protege DX, LX 1.6L only. - $100 without MAF, $150 with MAF
8. Gauge Cluster from a 2000 Mazda Protege LX 5 Speed w/ Keyless Entry 152,000 miles on odo - $35
9. Generic Brand Front Strut bar for any 3rd Gen Protege 99-03 Polished bar, black end plates - $20
10. Used Calipers from a 99-00 ES 1.8l, This is an upgrade from the 99-00 DX/LX. Just need Pads and rotors. - $50 obo
11. Front Fenders from a 99-00 Protege - Classic Red in color, no dents - $70 for both obo or $40 Each
12. Protege Trunk floor and carpet, minor stains on the carpet, no rips or tears. - $30 obo
13. Steering Wheel fro a 99-00 Protege w/ airbag, I Have two of these. Both are Gray in color. $125 Each
14. Center Console 99-00 Protege. Gray in color. Comes with the bracket for the shift boot, and armrest. Good Upgrade for a DX. $40 obo
15. Valve Cover Bronze in color w/ silver letters, Mazda 1.6l from a 99-001 Protege. $45 obo
16. Stock Rear Swaybar for a 99-00 Protege. Does not come with Endlinks or bushings. I have Two of these. $35 obo Each
17. Stock Front Motor Mount from a 2g MX-6 LS. No rips or tears in the rubber - $15 obo
18. Driver side power window and mirror controls. Gray in color - $10 obo
19. Radiator for a 99-00 Protege DX/LX 1.6L Good condition no cracks or leakes. - $30
20. A/C Condenser for a 99-00 Protege, no cracks or leaks - $40
21. Stock Tailights for a 3rd Gen 01-03 Protege. No Cracks, scratches, or scuffs. - $40
22. Stock Airbox for a 99-03 Protege ES 1.8/2.0 No cracks, includes MAF Seal. - $25
23. 99-00 Protege 5spd Tranny. 80k Miles, does not grind any gear, has been recently repainted, new speedo sensor. $300 obo

All payments will be cash in hand transactions. Plan to bring a vehicle to pick up the parts. I have many other miscellaneous parts for a 99-00 Protege. So contact me if you need a little piece here or there.

**Fastest95PGT** · 11-2-09, 7:51

Still looking for an engine or cheap parts car that I can steal one from.

IukekiniProtege · 11-2-09, 21:32

How much you looking to spend? I am letting it all go for the right price. Also dont go by the price in the craigslist ad. The crap listed above is from my craigslist post. I am not sure if I want to complete the swap. The motor has all new gaskets(other then head), just needs new timing components. One of the injector O-Rings was cracked so It needs new ones. But everything is cleaned up. I even have the tranny I bought off you

**Fastest95PGT** · 11-3-09, 7:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by IukekiniProtege

How much you looking to spend? I am letting it all go for the right price. Also dont go by the price in the craigslist ad. The crap listed above is from my craigslist post. I am not sure if I want to complete the swap. The motor has all new gaskets(other then head), just needs new timing components. One of the injector O-Rings was cracked so It needs new ones. But everything is cleaned up. I even have the tranny I bought off you

To be honest, straight neck ZEs can be had on the net for $875 shipped. As far as gaskets go, can you narrow it down? Other than HG, all I can think of are the following...

Valve Covers
Intake Manifold
Throttle body
Thermostat

Those are very minor to have been changed before I get an engine and, for that matter, I have some of those already sitting brand new in my garage.

If you haven't started the engine yet yourself, where did you get it from and has it ever been started by a previous owner? How do you know that injector O-Ring is/was split?

IukekiniProtege · 11-3-09, 10:33

like i said don't pay attention to the ad on craigslist, i know they can be had for cheap. I start very high on CL because everyone that ever responds low balls so bad. Like on that add some guy with a mx3 responded and offered me 400 for everything I have.

Anyways, new valve cover gaskets including grommets for the bolts, TB gasket, Intake Manifold, Thermostat, cam seal end caps, Dizzy O-Ring, oil filter housing, oil pick up, Oil pan has new RTV, and Rear Main. New PCV, new vacuum lines, I didn't start it yet. I got it from JDM Engine Zone. They sent along compression numbers and leak down results. All seemed to be good I should have those still with all the other paper work I have from all my purchases for the swap. The O-ring was split when I took the injectors and rails out to have them cleaned locally and also painted the fuel rails. I'm guessing because like every other piece of rubber on this motor it dry rotted.

**Fastest95PGT** · 11-3-09, 11:22

Okay, I'll keep that setup in mind. Right now I have someone locally with an entire wrecked car with a ZE minus the IM for $400 which I'm looking to pick up. If that falls through, I'll be in touch.

IukekiniProtege · 11-3-09, 11:36

Alright sounds good, I may still do the swap So if i decide for sure I will let ya know. My friends are pushing for me to do it, just not sure. The whole having the original protege crashed into set everything back.

**Fastest95PGT** · 11-3-09, 12:56

I remember your engine was in rough shape last time you stopped by my place. It was hit since then? I can understand that hurting the inspiration. I would want to pick up a new/better condition shell to do the project on.

IukekiniProtege · 11-3-09, 13:23

Yea it was hit August 1st, not too long from the time I was last down at your place.

Here are pics and yes, they are the same pretty much. Old one was a 00 LX 1.6 and the new one is a 00 ES 1.8 Besides the engine the interior has better seats and that's about it for differences. New one has a perfectly fine motor and is fairly cheap to boost, so I may do that. Have not been able to decide.

New Car:

**Fastest95PGT** · 11-3-09, 14:04

Wow, that's pretty crazy. Hope you or any passengers weren't hurt too bad.

The new car looks good though, did insurance pay for it? Why not complete your swap in that now?

IukekiniProtege · 11-3-09, 14:12

No one was hurt which is hard to believe considering my g/f was in the pass. seat. Insurance didn't pay for it, because i had liability only and the crash was blamed on a faulty traffic light or something like that.

I wouldn't mind doing the swap to the new car, its just winter is coming, i would rather sell the motor I have now for a decent price to pay off my cards and then buy another come spring if I decide to still do the swap.

**Fastest95PGT** · 11-3-09, 14:19

You'll take a loss on the stuff though selling it now and have to pay the same as you did last time for them in the spring. I don't know what your interest rate is like, but I'd let the balances float and keep the parts.

I'd offer up my place to do your swap (though I'm not very close), but my gf's car needs an engine and another friend I already promised to pull his engine to replace a piston.

**Fastest95PGT** · 11-8-09, 18:20

Got an engine now, thanks everyone.