ZE v6

bigtony08 · 02-26-2009, 05:50 PM

Hey guys has this swap ever been done? i know the drivetrain would work with this engine but would it be worth doing? i mean how is the after market and so forth?

lt1_fd3s · 02-26-2009, 05:52 PM

ZE is which engine? I'm wanting to think 350z? If so, I saw an FD in a mag with the swap done a while back.

85rx-7gsl-se · 02-26-2009, 06:04 PM

Mazda MX-6 V6

bigtony08 · 02-26-2009, 06:44 PM

sorry should have said that but yea the mx-6 v6

djmtsu · 02-26-2009, 08:48 PM

Wouldn't be worth the trouble. That engine is VERY much designed to be FWD.

Better options if you wanted to keep it Mazda are:
-MS Miata engine
-FE3
-F2T

All of which are 4 cylinder, only the MS and F2 are boosted, and the F2 is only SOHC.

In other words, its cheaper to make power with a rotary.

bigtony08 · 02-26-2009, 09:00 PM

thanks i was just wonder if its been done

reaper · 12-05-2009, 12:47 AM

i was debating doing an f2t in my fb. has anyone done this?
(i have searched)

djmtsu · 12-05-2009, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reaper

i was debating doing an f2t in my fb. has anyone done this?
(i have searched)

Not in an FC that I am aware of, but in B-series truck it has been done many times.

For RWD configuration you would need:
-B2200 trans, clutch, flywheel, starter
-custom mounts

To run it you would need:
-EDIS conversion (trigger wheel based ignition)
-custom flange to swap the intake around (it faces the firewall, the intake is 2-piece, so this is not as hard as it sounds)
-thermostat housing from a 323 (stock thermostat housing will hit the firewall)
-Megasquirt or similar stand alone ECU

To make power you need:
-FMIC
-hybrid turbo (For T-bird turbo)
-550cc injectors (FC injectors are direct swap)
-Custom exhaust

If you want to do it, I suggest you buy my '89 626 Turbo as a starting point

reaper · 12-06-2009, 12:45 AM

wow that was a no B.S. parts list! you a really knowledgeable person. i'm going to have to start reconsider this swap again lol.

djmtsu · 12-06-2009, 09:50 AM

I do what I can. It also helps to have both cars in your driveway.

reaper · 12-09-2009, 01:08 AM

haha true, all i have to work with is s stroll through pic a part

SouthSideSlider · 01-16-2010, 09:10 AM

i seen a miata with the ZE V6 before not sure what tranny he ran though.

the SHO ford/yamaha V6 will bolt up to a T5 with a Bellhousing from a mazda B3000

Phoenix7 · 01-16-2010, 03:13 PM

put it in a miata, stay away from rx7s.

02-26-2009, 05:50 PM	#1
bigtony08 obsessed rotard Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 249 Rep Power: 17	ZE v6 Hey guys has this swap ever been done? i know the drivetrain would work with this engine but would it be worth doing? i mean how is the after market and so forth?

02-26-2009, 05:52 PM	#2
lt1_fd3s WNC Tour Guide Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WNC Posts: 780 Rep Power: 18	ZE is which engine? I'm wanting to think 350z? If so, I saw an FD in a mag with the swap done a while back. __________________ WNC Tour Guide - Including the Tail of the Dragon - PM for details

02-26-2009, 08:48 PM	#5
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Wouldn't be worth the trouble. That engine is VERY much designed to be FWD. Better options if you wanted to keep it Mazda are: -MS Miata engine -FE3 -F2T All of which are 4 cylinder, only the MS and F2 are boosted, and the F2 is only SOHC. In other words, its cheaper to make power with a rotary. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

12-05-2009, 12:47 AM	#7
reaper 2slow4u Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	i was debating doing an f2t in my fb. has anyone done this? (i have searched) __________________ my hoarse is amazing sincityrotary.com a place for las vegas rotary enthusiasts

12-06-2009, 12:45 AM	#9
reaper 2slow4u Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	wow that was a no B.S. parts list! you a really knowledgeable person. i'm going to have to start reconsider this swap again lol. __________________ my hoarse is amazing sincityrotary.com a place for las vegas rotary enthusiasts

02-26-2009, 06:44 PM	#4
bigtony08 obsessed rotard Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 249 Rep Power: 17	sorry should have said that but yea the mx-6 v6

02-26-2009, 09:00 PM	#6
bigtony08 obsessed rotard Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 249 Rep Power: 17	thanks i was just wonder if its been done

12-06-2009, 09:50 AM	#10
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	I do what I can. It also helps to have both cars in your driveway. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

12-09-2009, 01:08 AM	#11
reaper 2slow4u Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	haha true, all i have to work with is s stroll through pic a part __________________ my hoarse is amazing sincityrotary.com a place for las vegas rotary enthusiasts

01-16-2010, 09:10 AM	#12
SouthSideSlider Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Goose Creek/Summerville Posts: 60 Rep Power: 17	i seen a miata with the ZE V6 before not sure what tranny he ran though. the SHO ford/yamaha V6 will bolt up to a T5 with a Bellhousing from a mazda B3000 __________________ 2000 Acura Integra GS: daily driver 1990 Mazda RX-7 GTU: parts car. 1986 Mazda RX-7 base: under the knife.(no sunroof!!!) 1989 Volvo 745 turbo: B230ET,19T turbo,850 Turbo injectors,HKS Manual Boost Controler,Port/Polish,Oversized valves,titanium valve springs,M-Cam,G80 locker,modded AW71 transmission.