Jono's KLZE Project - Turbo Build Begins


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    Yeah I no,

    Im getting a x-member from a broken mx-3 which I will mod for the down pipe, this way I can still use the car while I build up the kit and also if i screw it up, I wont be without a car.

    My install is gonna be generally custom made by myself, also where I work (in a school) the D & T tech used to work for Ford, and he can build pretty much anything, so any brackets etc he said he will make for me :D

    Plus my dad is a pretty good welder!

    Let me know how that turbo build goes with the MS II, im planning on going MegaSquirt with the V3 board! Still have a lot of research to do tho!

    Im only looking for 4-5 PSI for now, but will look into a ZE rebuild after, lol as no doubt I will be up for more power.

    Jono


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    I have been thinking alot about the next few mods for the MX-3, and have decided at some point to do what I never thought I would…

    Im going nitro!!!!!

    Yep, the plan has upgraded to a ZE-T NOS install, however I only plan to do the NOS install after I have rebuilt the motor, which will be some time after the turbo install, hopefully next year :D

    Also I have noticed the sudden trend of car stripping here lol but unfortunately im not gona go this route, im gona keep the car as standard as possible & plan to make it more comfortable for everyday driving.. but with a twist... hehe

    Im gona install a semi hidden rear srut bar, and a few other things that I havent thought of yet! lol

    Anyway thats the latest thinking, however is still a plan :)

    Jono


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    Hopefully good news,

    I have just taken delivery of a replacement Release Bearing, so I should be able to get the clutch swapped over within the next 2 - 3 weeks :P

    Jono


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    Small Update:

    Havnt had the time to take the car off road to swap the clutch yet, but that will happen soon.

    I completed my boot install yesterday (will post pics soon) & am quite pleased with myself lol

    I have started installing blue silicone vacuum lines.

    Also have a brand new set of Devil Alloys on :D (again, pics soon)

    Jono


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    Finnaly installed the new Dials :D

    However did manage to kill the speedo :(

    It works now and then lol, got a new one on order.

    Jono


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    Updated Pics:

    Old Alloys:

    New Alloys:

    Boot Install:

    Dials: (Crappy Pic from Phone)

    Jono



  • nice work i might coyp your boot install :D



  • you have any photos of what you did with the boot etc how you fixed the sides etc.



  • that install looks smart i want to do a similar thing, but with out the 6x9s and the power cap. looks good and keeps boot space.

    what have you done with your old alloys?


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    Old alloys are sitting in the garage! lol

    Jono



  • wanna get rid of them?

    name the price.


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    One has been repaired, so 3 are good, one has repair I can post pics if your interested.. make me an offer!

    :)

    Jono



  • put a pic up and offers will flow.


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    Btw… my old alloys are for sale if anyone is interested, look at the Old Alloys pic above...

    Jono



  • @845816bd84=jono:

    Dials: (Crappy Pic from Phone)

    Jono

    Umm is your car overheating really bad? or is the needle just messed up?! lol


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    Lol your the first one to notice that! lol

    When fitting the dials I had to remove the screws from the temp & fuel gauge, when I put them back in (upside down) the clamp fell out so the gauge was not getting a signal and just went right to the top lol

    Fixed now tho

    Jono



  • @ae66798946:

    my old alloys are for sale if anyone is interested, look at the Old Alloys pic above…

    how much are you looking at for them?


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    @b429e15f8f=burger28:

    how much are you looking at for them?

    Not sure yet, around £20 - £30 each

    Pm me with an offer

    Jono



  • let me know if you have questions for fitting for the piping and all… I can send you pics of the way I did it... dont give up its worth it.



  • that booy install, did it take you long?


 

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