Mazda 3 runs 12.7 at 116 mph

[pluto316]

if your dropping a new motor into a speed, i would drop in a FE3(FE DOHC) with the 2.2l SOHC crank, custom rods and pistons and you have a REAL 2.3l that loves to rev and can take 500HP daily without complaint.If you wanna keep it a 2.0 Stock rods can hold 400 and if you drop the comp a but the pistons might last too. PGT trans,clutch fywheel,starter with custom axles,mounts and a standalone with fries of course

I believe the new 2.3 motors are REAL 2.3L. But this is an interesting swap idea, I keep forgetting about that motor.

 

[pluto316]

I read this page once a year and I always forget about it.

http://members.aol.com/solomiata/FE3.html

 

[jeffmsp]

thats the one particularly the link to the miata page.

 

[jeffmsp]

I believe the new 2.3 motors are REAL 2.3L

hehe i know, i was just joking. the highest ive seen a new 2.3 make n/a is 200WHP in scc with all the bolt ons from cosworth.im sure it could make a bit more, pretty decent for n/a, the MS6 crank and rods must be a nice direct fit. bet the awd trans could work too if you had a desire to spend money gutting your new car and cant wait for the ms3.wonder if the fuel tank fits?

 

[nautical2086]

this is the reason my friend has been saving up for the past few months.