pls help me, b8 engine on ford tx3

[fions]

i bought one not too long ago and i am really struggling to find a good mechanic or
a workshop with the knowledge about the b8 engine bay
(wiring, turbo etc) anyone knows where i can go to ?
im located in the KL area
urgent, pls help

 

[bnr_32]

what is your problem?

 

[dc_rock]

try KSM motorsport in puchong perdana if ur willing to drive abit... reasonable price and very friendly people, my Tx3 B8 baby is usually there for all maintenance work and even some upgrades...

 

[roSSifumi]

i bought one not too long ago and i am really struggling to find a good mechanic or
a workshop with the knowledge about the b8 engine bay
(wiring, turbo etc) anyone knows where i can go to ?
im located in the KL area
urgent, pls help

could u share here...:hmmmm:what ur problem??

 

[zroe]

how to tell??? find abg usop, his shop is at the back of petronas next to giant BATU CAVES....

 

[fions]

first of all thanks for all the replies guys
basically i am just looking for a place that is familiar with b8 and good workmanship
for works like changing a bigger disc brake from an rx7 or something
upgrading to a bigger turbo?
compression test? check my air fuel
stuff like that

 

[ekinomae]

first of all thanks for all the replies guys
basically i am just looking for a place that is familiar with b8 and good workmanship
for works like changing a bigger disc brake from an rx7 or something
upgrading to a bigger turbo?
compression test? check my air fuel
stuff like that

besides Rx7, you could use disc brakes from Lantis Type R (the 2.0 V6) ..less headache compared those from Rx7

just my 5 yen

 

[zroe]

first of all thanks for all the replies guys
basically i am just looking for a place that is familiar with b8 and good workmanship
for works like changing a bigger disc brake from an rx7 or something
upgrading to a bigger turbo?
compression test? check my air fuel
stuff like that

come with me c the foreman.. i believe he can....

 

[fions]

ei guys also wanna ask u all
now im using the bp180 with the original tx3 1.8 gearbox
wanna look for a 2.0litre gearbox i think from a 626 or something?
cause i dont think the 1.8 original one can take the power?
anyone got any for sale?
when i boost on 1st and 2nd gear, rev spikes

 

[gizmoz82]

try KSM motorsport in puchong perdana if ur willing to drive abit... reasonable price and very friendly people, my Tx3 B8 baby is usually there for all maintenance work and even some upgrades...

u also from puchong meh?my tx3 now at w'shop saujana puchong....maybe 1 day we can meet up..

 

[dc_rock]

u also from puchong meh?my tx3 now at w'shop saujana puchong....maybe 1 day we can meet up..

acutally, im from subang... but i go to puchong coz i trust them, my friends mah... yeah sure we can meet up, pm me your contacts la... i'll be going to puchong maybe end of next week to change my drive shaft CV boot

 

[JarsOfClay]

ei guys also wanna ask u all
now im using the bp180 with the original tx3 1.8 gearbox
wanna look for a 2.0litre gearbox i think from a 626 or something?
cause i dont think the 1.8 original one can take the power?
anyone got any for sale?
when i boost on 1st and 2nd gear, rev spikes

the tx3 gearbox will hold the power just fine...with a decent clutch plate it wont be a problem holding the power...rev spiking can b caused by a lot of things.eg full throttling whn launhing at 1st gear...what boost are you running? my cousin is using a tx3 g/box and his car has no problems and he is boosting at around 1.2 bar.most mazda/ford g/boxes do not have any problems holding powers up 350-400 whp....

just my 2 cents

 

[laserman]

ei guys also wanna ask u all
now im using the bp180 with the original tx3 1.8 gearbox
wanna look for a 2.0litre gearbox i think from a 626 or something?
cause i dont think the 1.8 original one can take the power?
anyone got any for sale?
when i boost on 1st and 2nd gear, rev spikes

Fions,

TX3 gearbox is a short ratio gearbox, and the housing everything is fit perfectly for the B8 engine. This short ratio gearbox will give better pickup. Where the 2.0 gearbox is a longer ratio gearbox it will give you better high speed.

It depends what are the feeling you are looking at, as I am enjoy short burst not top speed, so my TX3 gearbox is fine with me, perhaps if you want something in between you may consider change the ratio, but remember must get an experienced mechanics to do it.
About power, it depends what are the power your are looking at, if your consider 300whp and above than look for ratio changes instead of gearbox change. If you are looking ofr less than 300whp, your TX3 gearbox will do the job, also depending how you monouver it.

When you talking of rev spikes, it definately will not caused by ur gearbox, the spikes u refer to issit boost spikes or rev cuts?

any doubt please feel free to ask

 

[jameswwt]

Hi Guys,:wavey:
im a new kid on the block with ford and mazda cars & engine stuff.
My 1st question is can Mazda Neo 1.5A engine upgrade to B8 Turbo? Does it require major modification and will it involve the chassis?

2nd - about how much to convert the engine with labor and where to get Mazda Neo body parts (Front head lamps,Signals and rear brake lamp,Etc)?

Lastly, can provide some reliable and experience mechanic contacts? Preferbaly Old Klang Road and Puchong Area...

Thank you Sifu's

 

[rajie]

bro can u show us the pic of ur car..

 

[jameswwt]

Ive not get the car yet...Its still with the car dealer...I need to get more info b4 i decide...Car look quite sporty but when turn on the air-con the car shake like mad...Definitely engine mounting need to be replace but i duno after the replacement whenever i turn on the air-con will it stop the vibrate?

Hope anyone out here can share a bit on whether will B8T engine can easily fit into this Mazda Neo and whether to find some exterior body parts (front lamp,door rubber,etc)?

Actually i know this type of car is really odd in the market but in such an economy condition i personally think that if i wanted so much to try a high performance car maybe it will be better to source a car less than RM17K and convert it into Turbo engine which will add on another RM6-7K

Just waiting some B8T engine Sifu's to advise b4 i decide whether to buy the car or not....

 

[rajie]

aiyo bro u want to play B8T just buy my car la ford
tx3 easier la it comes with B8T inside and im selling it only for 10k nego ...im selling my car since im here in aust...

 

[rajie]

yes jarsofclay .....tx3 gearbox 1.2bar no problem

 

[jameswwt]

Hi Rajie,
thanks for offering but i can just pump out abt RM6.5K cash at this moment...so,i need to settle for cars which can get some credit...hehe

 

[laserman]

Hi Rajie,
thanks for offering but i can just pump out abt RM6.5K cash at this moment...so,i need to settle for cars which can get some credit...hehe

Hi James,

Mazda neo you can fit in BPT, since it is auto you need to find gearbox c/w drive shaft, if i not mistaken maybe you need to modified 1 engine mounting, it will affect your chasis. To convert it may cost you around 10K nowadays, things are expensive now.

I would suggest that search around for Ford TX3 the one similar to Mazda neo, there are few with converted, try to buy or try to get mazda lantis with BPT. or else you can work out a deal with Rajie, pay him 6K than installment for the 4K loh, Rajie you tink about it lah..

please free to contact me if you need to know more about BPT.. 019 3559953