Recent content by EverKing

I got the ECU with the engine. No harness though. I was going to build my own but never got around to it. As for the manifold, I can't help...I still use mine ;-) 230,000+ miles (chasis), about 95,000 on the FS-ZE (34,000 since I got it). Haven't driven much in the last year because of...

I often go to Online Mazda Parts for OEM parts. Usually a little cheaper than the dealer.

So, after a month and a half and 5000+ miles I have to say I'm pretty darn happy with the fsze. She purrs beautifully, sounds amazing (especially above 4800 rpm), and seems to have a slightly but still noticeably better response. I'm still running on the MP3 ECU and with the MP3 header and cat...

At the risk of sounding like a whiny 9 year old Anakin..."It's working! It's WORKING!!" More details to follow next week.

Thanks for the info Keatonc but I am now up and running with an FSZE. Today is my first full day of driving her and so far she's running stellar on the stock MP3 ECU. I do have the OBD1 JDM ECU cut it arrived late and without a functionable harness so if I want to use it I'll need to manually...

Well, I called. They couldn't provide the production number. They said that they don't have the numbers for cars that old any more. They could tell me the production date of 4/20/2001 though, which is the same as Miata/MP3's #1324 so I'm somewhere near that I'm certain. Does anyone have a...

Well, car is at the shop and we'll start dis-assembly tonight. Did run into a little hiccup though: they didn't send the ECU with the motor like they said they would. I called the JDM Shop and they said it was because it won't work with the car but I assured them I want it any way so it is on...

Minnesota = No Emissions Testing. At least, I've never had to have any testing done before. Car is already registered and licensed, although I do need to pay the annual fee to get new tags. No testing required for this. I'm definitely leaning toward using the ZE ECU. Electronics and wiring...

The engine is due for delivery today and I'll be starting work this weekend. At this time I'm still undecided on whether I'll be using the ZE wiring harness / ECU or not. Even though it will mean going back to OBDI I'm thinking I may keep it until I can afford a standalone. If I do sell the...

Thanks, DOMO, that's what I was hoping to get confirmed. So it sounds like it is safe to run the stock ECU so long as swap out the crank sensor. Otherwise its switching out the whole harness and going ODBI. Again, Thanks for help everyone! I'll be documenting my swap and future progress in...

I expected that. Is the ZE ECU ODBII? I seem to remember reading somewhere that it was ODBI and if so will that be a problem for any other systems? Alternately, what is risk of running the MP3 ECU with the ZE? I know I won't be producing max power until I get a standalone in this case, but...

Hi! I just ordered an FS-ZE (FS9) with ECU for a swap in my MP3 and am wondering if this is just a drop-in installation or if there are additional changes that will need to be made to get it up and running. The engine is due for delivery this Friday (Sept. 12) and I'll be doing the swap in a...

Well, after tossing around options for the past couple of months I finally decided to go the (relatively) easy way...I just ordered an FS-ZE complete with ECU. No ETA on the delivery date yet but I have a shop ready and my mechanic is gearing up for the swap. I'll be sure to take pictures and...

I may be interested. My MP3 is out of commission and I want to rebuild her but need a runner in the meantime. I'll have to see about shipping vs. coming to get her and how much that will run. What are the issues you mentioned?

That's the direction I'm leaning. I may actually end up just dropping a used stock long block in and saving my current engine for a full rebuild over the next few years as time and money allow. The extra car my wife has been driving may soon no longer be around as it is a company car and she...