Help a car nut stranded in Japan

ocshaman · 10-22-05, 10:56

Need to know if there are any repair manuals in Australia for the MS-8. Want to pick one up for my vehicle, but don't a big fan of Japanese repair manuals, because I can't read them. Found out that Australia had the MS-8, and was wondering what they run over there.

**tx5turbo** · 10-22-05, 17:35

I have never heard of a MS-8, do you know any other names of it?

**Cromax** · 10-22-05, 18:11

What's an MS-8?

Is that a Mazdaspeed RX8?

ocshaman · 10-22-05, 19:37

May also be called the efini MS-8. A few A.NZ guys were talking about them here

Since I can't post links, do a search for ms-8 in the gallery section

and they look like this

go to www dot jaon-long dot com/car/front.jpg

**RdS** · 10-22-05, 20:31

This is an efini MS-8 it is a sedan. kinda reminds me of a eunos 500 or 800. might run the same mechanicals?

**ODIN** · 10-24-05, 4:14

The MS-8 might of been in NZ, but not in Australia, if anything it looks a lot like a mazda 929, so maybe they share a fair few components or it's a j-spec reskin.

**91gd626turbo** · 10-24-05, 4:46

similar to the 929, but slightly different...engine may be the same..

I havent heard of MS-8 at all....neither seen that car...figure out what engine it is and then it will be easy to look for the manual...and thats the engine side of it only...

**91gd626turbo** · 10-24-05, 4:48

NZ model indeed...check this out...

http://www.loot.co.nz/Main/ListDispl...FINITY=1392182

**91gd626turbo** · 10-24-05, 4:50

MAZDA Efini MS-8

http://arthistoryclub.com/art_history/Efini_MS-8
http://fact-archive.com/encyclopedia/Efini_MS-8

The Efini MS-8 was a luxury car produced by Mazda and sold through the Efini marque from March 1992 through 1995. The car is a replacement to the Mazda Persona and Eunos 300 on the Mazda M platform.

Just like the Persona is based on the 1987-1991 Mazda Capella, the MS-8 is based on the 1991-1997 Mazda Cronos. The MS-8 is a hardtop-style, stylish sedan in the vein of the Toyota Carina ED . Unlike the ED or the Persona, however, the MS-8's body has a B-pillar that is much thicker below the beltline than it is above. Doing so allows the bodyshell more rigidity while still maintaining an airy cabin. Such a B-pillar means that the front seatbelts must be installed below the belt line. It appears through the lining of the rear door, and is routed through a guide built into the front headrests.

The MS-8's interior design has several unique features. The car is only fitted with a 4-automatic gearbox, and the gear shifter is mounted on the dashboard next to the air-conditioning controls. Doing so eliminates the floor console between the front seats. The display for climate control and factory-equipped audio is located atop the dashboard, in a thin slit right before the windshield defroster. The sunroof is very large for its day, extending all the way above the rear seat footwell.

Following the 1991 Efini RX-7, the MS-8 is also available with the Bose Acoustic Wave Guide audio system, a compact subwoofer design that utilizes Bose's proprietary know-how.

four-wheel steering is an extra-cost option. Like the system on the Mazda Sentia, it is designed to minimize turn radius at town speeds, and improve stability at highway speed.

Production for the MS-8 ceased when Mazda's multi-brand strategy failed in Japan, and the company suffered financial difficulties.

Engines:

2.0 L KF-ZE V6
2.5 L KL-ZE V6

KF

2.0 L KF - 1995 cc (78x69.6 mm) - The 2.0 L KF-ZE engine produced 159 hp (119 kW) and 132 ft.lbf (180 Nm).

Applications:

1992-1993 Eunos 500, 160 hp 180 Nm
1993-2002 Mazda Millenia
1993-2002 Eunos 800
1993-1999 Xedos 6
1993-2002 Xedos 9
1993-1996 Mazda Lantis

KL

The 2.5 L (2497 cc) KL family uses an 84.5 mm bore and 74.2 mm stroke. It includes the Japan-only KL-ZE, which produced 199 hp (149 kW) and 165 ft.lbf (224 Nm). Another variant, the KLD (sometimes called the KL03) was the worldwide version, with 164-170 hp in various applications. A Variable Resonance Induction System (VRIS) was used on all variants, optimizing torque production over the entire rev band.

Applications:

KL-ZE
- 1997 Mazda Capella Wagon

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**toyriders** · 10-24-05, 5:04

it looks simular to the 929 except 929 has a 3litre v6

**91gd626turbo** · 10-24-05, 5:08

yeah..cause its only comes in 2.0l and 2.5l...but indeed its very similar..

ocshaman · 10-24-05, 18:22

Friend has an 929, similar, but smaller. That's the car. So NZ has it but not Australia, hmmm... and NZ'ers help me out?

**Cromax** · 10-24-05, 19:05

From what I recall, it's harder to bring a car in from NZ than it is from Japan.

**91gd626turbo** · 10-24-05, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cromax

From what I recall, it's harder to bring a car in from NZ than it is from Japan.

well here is the rules for that. I was gonna import this FE3 1st gen nice with body kit but the drama is:

you must own the car for at least 12 months to be able to import it into australia from NZ.

I called the customes and they said if you've owened the car for a yaer then you are allowed to bring it to australia.

well shipping and all taxes and fees were around $3000 and the car was sold around $2200 AUD....but I couldnt import it...

Those Jap importers thats what they do...they buy the car there and they have it for a while or something and then they bring it back, or for those MASS IMPORTERS there might be a different law but yeah thats why I couldnt import that car....

for more info call The "Australian Customs" for import policies.

ocshaman · 10-26-05, 7:15

What about the manual?