Mazda KL engine Adapter plate
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Hi I am trying to put together a RWD KL-G4 B2200.
A few of you have done very similar swaps so I am hoping you will be able to chime in.
What I am looking for right now is ether an adapter plate setup or cad files so I can get the parts made.
At the moment I have the option of B2200, RX7 or T5 trans sitting in the shop.
And then two KL-DE's and a KL-G4(to blow up)
And off topic a HX40, turbo pipes and propane, should be fun.
Thanks
A few of you have done very similar swaps so I am hoping you will be able to chime in.
What I am looking for right now is ether an adapter plate setup or cad files so I can get the parts made.
At the moment I have the option of B2200, RX7 or T5 trans sitting in the shop.
And then two KL-DE's and a KL-G4(to blow up)
And off topic a HX40, turbo pipes and propane, should be fun.
Thanks
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Claire/crap engineering does the KL to the miata bellhousing, her .dxf's are available online and you can buy her adapter. Obviously you don't want to run the miata trans if you are boosting a KL. Joyful Noise KLiata was KL to RX non turbo bell housing. My adapter is KL to small block Ford T5 bellhousing, but it doesn't give you much room on the right side for exhaust because of the ford starter.
In my searches online I found a KL to Rx7 bell, with another adapter between the Rx7 bell and a T5. That was slick because it gave the guy room for exhaust on both sides because of the compact RX starter, but required two sets of adapters and a custom RX clutch disk with a T5 spline.
In my searches online I found a KL to Rx7 bell, with another adapter between the Rx7 bell and a T5. That was slick because it gave the guy room for exhaust on both sides because of the compact RX starter, but required two sets of adapters and a custom RX clutch disk with a T5 spline.
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m2cupcar: I will see what I can do. The RX trans is from a '86 non turbo.
TurboTim: I found crap engineering on another thread on this forum and sent out an email. Thanks.
Ideally I would like to run the T5 trans but at this point beggars can't be choosers. You wouldn't happen to have have an extra one sitting around? or Cad drawings?
The exhaust will not pose the same problem for me as the B2200 has a full frame.
At this point I may be looking for both adapters. A buddy is talking about going KL in his old 70's Corolla.
TurboTim: I found crap engineering on another thread on this forum and sent out an email. Thanks.
Ideally I would like to run the T5 trans but at this point beggars can't be choosers. You wouldn't happen to have have an extra one sitting around? or Cad drawings?
The exhaust will not pose the same problem for me as the B2200 has a full frame.
At this point I may be looking for both adapters. A buddy is talking about going KL in his old 70's Corolla.
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I anxiously await to see how fast you blow all three KLs only to realize that you should have gone JE instead.
Iron block is a GOOD thing for doing what you're doing.
PS: F2T owns face, and is pretty much the easiest swap known to man in that truck. Seriously... there's at least 4 things off the top of my head that would be easier, potentially cheaper, and make more power.
And before you even think about it, don't bother telling me i'm a KL hater. I'm not.
Iron block is a GOOD thing for doing what you're doing.
PS: F2T owns face, and is pretty much the easiest swap known to man in that truck. Seriously... there's at least 4 things off the top of my head that would be easier, potentially cheaper, and make more power.
And before you even think about it, don't bother telling me i'm a KL hater. I'm not.
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An extra what? T5? My mockup T5 has been on the other side of my desk at work so long that it is part of the scenery now. I do not have a spare bellhousing or crank adapter but if you sent me two of your three KL's, i'll send you one bell and crank adapter set.
sorry, no drawings.
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or Cad drawings?
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concealer: I want to see how fast i can blow three engines up too. Hope to have lots of carnage shots.
I know your not hating on the KL's, I am pretty sure I have seen a KL with ITBs built by you on another site.
I have a mild F2T with t3/t4 sitting in an '89 MX6 already. Love that engine. Fun little car.
Could look into a 2600 trans....
Doppelgänger: Thanks for the input.
TurboTim: Referring to crank/bell adapter set. Two motors for the adapters? Done ! you pay the shipping on the engines and I will pay shipping on your parts. LOL
Got say that looks sweeeet!
I know your not hating on the KL's, I am pretty sure I have seen a KL with ITBs built by you on another site.
I have a mild F2T with t3/t4 sitting in an '89 MX6 already. Love that engine. Fun little car.
Could look into a 2600 trans....
Doppelgänger: Thanks for the input.
TurboTim: Referring to crank/bell adapter set. Two motors for the adapters? Done ! you pay the shipping on the engines and I will pay shipping on your parts. LOL
Got say that looks sweeeet!