Engine Swap / Upgrade

Trent00lz · 23-07-2013, 08:47 PM

So im looking at replacing my engine as it has almost 300,000 kays on it and is running a bit harsh...

Any ideas and opinions on the best way of doing this?
ive heard a lot of gos about these FS-ZE engines but want to know the facts
and whether it will actually make a difference.

Cheers

Clean_Cookie · 24-07-2013, 08:09 AM

Read and do some searching. You will find everything (plus more) here. And yes. It is an improvement but you need to get all the pieces of the puzzle.

z100 · 24-07-2013, 12:11 PM

This might be a great opportunity to make a sticky on the subject. Maybe people(s) that have done a FS-ZE swap could put something together?

Clean_Cookie · 24-07-2013, 01:36 PM

start with this thread http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showt...highlight=fsze

marcs_sp20 · 25-07-2013, 01:02 PM

FS-DE = $1500-2000
FS-ZE = $2500-3000

Is the extra $1000 worth it? Definitely! More low & high end torque, improved fuel economy, and thats with running the stock FS-DE ecyu & loom.

Those prices above include motor, installation & replacing parts.

Trent00lz · 25-07-2013, 06:45 PM

thanks guys!
definately looking for the ZE upgrade soon!
when some moneys flowing!
how to i go about sourcing one and is that 2500-3000 to me or installed?

Cheers

lukeyprotege · 25-07-2013, 07:19 PM

I am interested in this too trent. Want ze powa

Trent00lz · 25-07-2013, 07:27 PM

true that...
do you guys know the specs of the gains in regards to a ze instead of the stock sp20 engine?
I want to know the increase in hp and kw.

marcs_sp20 · 25-07-2013, 08:09 PM

20hp ATW difference, may not sound like a lot, but its a noticiable difference in power delivery.

From the past 4 years..

Trent00lz · 25-07-2013, 08:19 PM

wicked thanks marc

i appreciate the help!!!
im so excited for this

im sure theres little added extra mods that you can do in order gain some extra hp.

23-07-2013, 08:47 PM	#1
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	Engine Swap / Upgrade So im looking at replacing my engine as it has almost 300,000 kays on it and is running a bit harsh... Any ideas and opinions on the best way of doing this? ive heard a lot of gos about these FS-ZE engines but want to know the facts and whether it will actually make a difference. Cheers __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

24-07-2013, 08:09 AM	#2
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	Read and do some searching. You will find everything (plus more) here. And yes. It is an improvement but you need to get all the pieces of the puzzle. __________________ Worklog

24-07-2013, 01:36 PM	#4
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	start with this thread http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showt...highlight=fsze __________________ Worklog

25-07-2013, 01:02 PM	#5
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	FS-DE = $1500-2000 FS-ZE = $2500-3000 Is the extra $1000 worth it? Definitely! More low & high end torque, improved fuel economy, and thats with running the stock FS-DE ecyu & loom. Those prices above include motor, installation & replacing parts. __________________

25-07-2013, 06:45 PM	#6
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	thanks guys! definately looking for the ZE upgrade soon! when some moneys flowing! how to i go about sourcing one and is that 2500-3000 to me or installed? Cheers __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

24-07-2013, 12:11 PM	#3
z100 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Vic Car: 2003 Protege Sp20 Posts: 642	This might be a great opportunity to make a sticky on the subject. Maybe people(s) that have done a FS-ZE swap could put something together?

25-07-2013, 07:19 PM	#7
lukeyprotege AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bellbird Park, QLD Car: 2003 MAZDA 323 BJ II-J48 PROTEGE Posts: 294 View Photos By: lukeyprotege	I am interested in this too trent. Want ze powa

25-07-2013, 07:27 PM	#8
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	true that... do you guys know the specs of the gains in regards to a ze instead of the stock sp20 engine? I want to know the increase in hp and kw. __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

25-07-2013, 08:09 PM	#9
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	20hp ATW difference, may not sound like a lot, but its a noticiable difference in power delivery. From the past 4 years.. __________________

25-07-2013, 08:19 PM	#10
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	wicked thanks marc i appreciate the help!!! im so excited for this im sure theres little added extra mods that you can do in order gain some extra hp. __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW