04 MZ3 Build Thread. 180-190whp...

[Saskatchewan17]

Any updates on the ride Lucas? Still thinking about a new intake manifold and more aggresive cams? Keep us updated.

 

[lucaspl88]

well intake manifold is an option thats for sure. as far as cams go.. if i find a set for not that much money ill consider it big time

 

[niky]

Stock ecu should be plying the motor with fuel if the air is cold not pulling it out.............

Yeah... you're right. Maybe I was thinking of cold coolant...

 

[lucaspl88]

weird issue has been taken care of.
car is running smooth :d

 

[lucaspl88]

hmmm what cam would you guys recommend ? i was thinking about crower regrind @ 270F... could be too aggressive for idle... maybe like a 255F ??

 

[Strato.Blue.3]

doit.

 

[Saskatchewan17]

Is there anything in between? I'd rather a 270 than a 255. If you're gonna stay N/A that is.

 

[lucaspl88]

i mean i dont want to have idle issues.. you know.
i dont want to soak the engine in AFR's of 12's on idle to keep the car running you know...
so i might stick with 255... ill see.. i need to find a stock set of cams for now

 

[Captain KRM P5]

a lumpy idle is a clear giveaway to your opponent that you're extensively modified. i always felt stealth was more your thing, lucas.

 

[LordWorm]

i mean i dont want to have idle issues.. you know.
i dont want to soak the engine in AFR's of 12's on idle to keep the car running you know...
so i might stick with 255... ill see.. i need to find a stock set of cams for now

is there anything off hte shelf in the cosworth catalog you could use?

 

[MakeMeGoFast]

So this is where you've been hiding LW?...lol

oohh oohh oohh get the Rollerbarrel throttle bodies while your at it to......yes yes yes.....do it do it.

http://www.cosworthusa.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=45&idproduct=347

 

[Strato.Blue.3]

just got me a extra set of cams now to find out what i want to do with mine, i think i can get a set for the 2.3L...as well

 

[lucaspl88]

Yes, Ken. Stealth is my thing.. plus 270 cams are a little too much, considering stock ones are 220's....
i still cant find a stock set of cams, and when i do. super weird price... ill keep on looking
and there is nothing i can really use off the shelf, since it wont work. Focus 2.3 block + head are slightly different then mazda..

 

[LordWorm]

and there is nothing i can really use off the shelf, since it wont work. Focus 2.3 block + head are slightly different then mazda..

(eyeballs)

 

[lucaspl88]

they are different... they use different cam gears.. and different amount of cam teeth for proper timing, as far as im concerned

 

[lucaspl88]

one local tried installing cosworth cams ,and he had to cut them and regrind/reweld etc.. dont know exact details, but i spoke with him on one of the shows

 

[niky]

Are we talking the current 2.3? Are they really that different? Shame... most everything below the valvetrain will swap.

Maybe stock cams from the new MZR 2.5 will work?

 

[carifresco]

Any updates??