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Thighs
10-17-2007, 01:22 AM
is there any owners of those cars on here?
theyre pretty stupid cars but they have potential...
anyways im just wondering if anybody has or has had one of them or is familiar with the FWD variants of the mazda b-series motors...
Back in my fraternity days, my pledge class bought one from a junkyard for 50 bucks. The guy didn't think it ran. One of the guys I was with had an optima yellow top in his trunk. He put it in, and it cranked right up. We joked that the battery was worth more than the car.
Long story short, the "Sextiva" was a piece. We bought to use in a prank (spray painted it and got it in the TV room of our house).
Haha, I know that doesn't help at all, just thought I'd share.
sirkus
10-17-2007, 03:08 AM
I think you can swap in an escort motor (1.8 or 1.9.. I can't recall) or it was a mazda 323 turbo motor... it's been a while. Research it though..
I wonder if a MX-6 turbo motor would fit...
I've also heard of someone using a festiva as a autocross car (yes, people made fun of them but they did it anyways) I'll see if I can find the videos. I used to have a video of him racing it a few years ago.
I thought those cars were such pieces... until I saw a Yugo... so as long as you can make it fast I'd like to see it. Motors will swap into it atleast.
Glides
10-17-2007, 07:16 AM
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.shotimes.com/images/SHOgun/Leno2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.shotimes.com/SHO4_jayl.html&h=385&w=640&sz=39&hl=en&start=4&um=1&tbnid=F0XMMXEzRabs4M:&tbnh=82&tbnw=137&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dford%2Bfestiva%2Bshogun%26svnum%3D10% 26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN
Have fun. Festivas can haul the ass. Shogun Festivas are hot. 3.0 SHO motor, 220 hp, 2190 HP. Stock numbers. Lenos is 310 hp with a 0-60 time of 4.6 seconds.
OneSlow5pt0
10-17-2007, 11:55 AM
RWD 20B =]
lol
is there any owners of those cars on here?
theyre pretty stupid cars but they have potential...
anyways im just wondering if anybody has or has had one of them or is familiar with the FWD variants of the mazda b-series motors...
im a protege/escort lover, so i know the potential of the festiva.
heres my 2, my gt and my old v6 pro :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/jitb37/IMG_2429-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/jitb37/complete003-1.jpg
You should drop in a b6d and have a ball. Theres a 323 gt in the pullapart on buford, the turbo setup is gone, but the harness is still in it... i know thats a simple direct swap. thoise can be some mean little cars. U put a bp in it and u got a quik car without the boost..
sirkus
10-17-2007, 12:21 PM
RWD 20B =]
lol
lol I think that motor is bigger than the whole car. :tongue1:
Could always turn it into a mid engine car.
OneSlow5pt0
10-17-2007, 12:24 PM
lol I think that motor is bigger than the whole car. :tongue1:
Could always turn it into a mid engine car.
that engine is small,hell its only 2.0L,lol
my favorites
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/687000-687999/687536_23_full.jpg
SE-Rious1
10-17-2007, 02:09 PM
my favorites
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/687000-687999/687536_23_full.jpg
lol wow i laughed my ass off when i saw that pic but hey they look clean
lol wow i laughed my ass off when i saw that pic but hey they look clean
theres a few nice ones around on cardomain... theya re sooo light, and they take so many motors, with minor adjsutment to the bay..
the red has a 1.8bp in it
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/687000-687999/687536_26_full.jpg
KevinT707
10-17-2007, 04:54 PM
man .. I'd so rock a Festiva as a DD. I can't seem to find any that are for sale though ..
man .. I'd so rock a Festiva as a DD. I can't seem to find any that are for sale though ..
look up Ford aspire aslo same car, i believe they changed the name to aspire after 93 or soemthing. Theres a 95 on craigslist for 400$
coolcat
10-17-2007, 07:31 PM
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http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/687000-687999/687536_23_full.jpg
Something about those cars make me laugh.. but really they look pretty decent. Those cars look like they weigh about 200 lbs, lol.. how much do they really weigh?
Something about those cars make me laugh.. but really they look pretty decent. Those cars look like they weigh about 200 lbs, lol.. how much do they really weigh?
1800lbs
Thighs
10-17-2007, 10:19 PM
yeah the aspire is the 2nd gen of a festy. i have one... lol
its slow as hell but LIGHT as sh*t. had it weighed and with me in it it was about 2000. if mine had less rust i would already have a b6t (mercury capri xr2, 323 gt/gtx) but im afraid to take it apart. i might do it when its not a DD for me.
i wish i could find decent coilovers for it tho...
kfzemx3
10-18-2007, 08:52 PM
swap over the 323 gtr setup lol leave your car stock, and make every single person who runs you cry over and over and over lol
Thighs
10-20-2007, 01:44 AM
you have no idea how bad i want to. but money and fear of rust is holding me back.
i would LOVE to get my hands on a mx3 tho. do you know of any for around 2g in good shape?
smithy
10-20-2007, 02:16 AM
theres a few nice ones around on cardomain... theya re sooo light, and they take so many motors, with minor adjsutment to the bay..
the red has a 1.8bp in it
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/687000-687999/687536_26_full.jpg
I saw one of these cars with this engine, it can wipe a quarter mile in almost 10secs...
Thighs
10-20-2007, 02:57 AM
yeah. b6t festy = sickkkkk
AV8ter
10-20-2007, 07:55 AM
Ford Festiva driver right here baby!!!
There are two modified festiva drivers in the Atl area right now. One has a BP 1.8, and another has a B6 sohc.
I got my Festiva at the end of August and have not really done anything to it yet due to lack of parts. Some esential parts to building a moster festiva include: Ford Aspire brake/suspension swap, Kyb struts, fms lowering spring, 14'' wheel and 195/45(or whatever, 45's work best) tires, and a engine of your choice. If I can find a B6T for cheap enough(200-400 dollars) I will get it.
Festiva 1/4 miles times with unmodified engines:
B6 1.6 sohc= 16s
Bp 1.8 dohc= high 14s
B6t 1.6 dohc turbo= mid to high 13s
Stock b3= 20+ seconds
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x258/kevinamayne/DSC01213.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x258/kevinamayne/DSC01214.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x258/kevinamayne/DSC01215.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x258/kevinamayne/DSC01209.jpg
Kevin
who are the other 2 guys?
Thighs
10-20-2007, 09:29 AM
i know where a b6t is for 180. it might need a rebuild tho? and im getting a new ride pretty soon. ill sell u any parts u want off my car?
and my stock b3 runs a 17.6 @ 86.
i have a cheap cone filter and my muffler rusted off. haha
id post up another pic but all mine are tiny :(
i dont own a camera haha.
AV8ter
10-20-2007, 11:02 PM
Let me know more about the B6t, trans too? Why are you parting out the car? What is the deal with your car? You want a festiva or something? I think I might know of one you could get your hands on.
Kevin
speedminded
10-21-2007, 12:15 AM
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http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/687000-687999/687536_23_full.jpg
Need to cut out the fender wells and put bigger wheels and tires on one :tongue:
speedminded
10-21-2007, 12:21 AM
lol...
http://www.shotimes.com/php-bin/images/SHOgun/Leno1.jpg
http://www.shotimes.com/images/SHOgun/Leno2.jpg
japan4racing
10-21-2007, 01:09 AM
fastivas ftw!!!!!! i have had 3 323 gt's. the b6t is a hella good motor. bpt a festiva and you got a helluva car!
speedminded
10-21-2007, 06:19 AM
JITB will remember this from years ago :tongue:
http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23488
Thighs
10-21-2007, 04:22 PM
my car is cosmetically a crapbox, and is rusting. the motor/trans however are in GREAT condition. ill be buying a better car soon for school and i wont need it.
and the b6t isnt mine, its in a junkyard near my house. the trans and motor are still in the car, but should only cost 300 to get it all. no clue as to the condition though, i asked the owners of the yard and they had no idea the car was there haha.
AV8ter
10-21-2007, 07:10 PM
Is it PullaPart? Off buford hwy?
I might be intrested in the whole car or just the brakes and suspension.
How much you want for the whole car? How many miles?
Kevin
Thighs
10-21-2007, 07:19 PM
the car has 81,xxx miles, but ive driven it pretty hard. its all pretty rusty but it drives decent. one of the calipers needs replacing tho.
and the yard im talking about is a place called collins salvage yard in auburn, GA. its near winder.
pm me if youre still interested.
fastivas ftw!!!!!! i have had 3 323 gt's. the b6t is a hella good motor. bpt a festiva and you got a helluva car!
youve had 3 i just want one...:(
JITB will remember this from years ago :tongue:
http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23488
reps for that resurection!
Grnblur
10-21-2007, 09:16 PM
We got a 80 something festiva sitting in the yard right now. Fiances grand dad had it before he passed away a little over a week ago. it looks gofy but her brother had to bring it down from tenn. and he has driven it every chance he gets. I think he takes it off road on the dirt roads on the back side of dacula. Rallllyy FTW... lol
Thighs
10-21-2007, 10:21 PM
We got a 80 something festiva sitting in the yard right now. Fiances grand dad had it before he passed away a little over a week ago. it looks gofy but her brother had to bring it down from tenn. and he has driven it every chance he gets. I think he takes it off road on the dirt roads on the back side of dacula. Rallllyy FTW... lol
i live in dacula. reps for hometownage.
where around here do u live?
Grnblur
10-21-2007, 10:24 PM
drowning creek rd. .... scarry huh lol
Thighs
10-21-2007, 10:31 PM
i live off harbins WAYYY out in the dacula boonies. i was messin around on those dirt roads the other day. turkey crossing has a BA rt angle on it.
both of my wrecks were on those roads haha.
speedminded
10-21-2007, 10:54 PM
i live off harbins WAYYY out in the dacula boonies. i was messin around on those dirt roads the other day. turkey crossing has a BA rt angle on it.
both of my wrecks were on those roads haha.that's cause you're not rallying a Honda....literally thousands of miles in my first gen integra on forest service fire roads and not a single incident :tongue:
RUFFIAN
10-22-2007, 10:24 AM
As funny as it sounds, there are a lot of Fire-breathing festiva's running around europe putting down high 250/300 hp. They have a cult following over there.;)
SiRed94
10-22-2007, 02:36 PM
i was wondering if there was anyone out there with these fixed up... they can be pretty bad ass little cars... there is actually a JDM Festiva GT-X that came stock with a DOHC 1.3 engine and they look pretty sick ....
http://www.angelfire.com/mi3/festival/images/ROGERFM.jpg
speedminded
10-22-2007, 02:53 PM
I say put a sunny GTI-R powertrain in one! :D
i was wondering if there was anyone out there with these fixed up... they can be pretty bad ass little cars... there is actually a JDM Festiva GT-X that came stock with a DOHC 1.3 engine and they look pretty sick ....
http://www.angelfire.com/mi3/festival/images/ROGERFM.jpg
wrong, there is no festiva GTx, You may have looked up a festiva with a gtx motor in it out of the 1st gen 323 gt/GtX both had 1.6turbo dohc B6t motors, the gtx was a hatch and was AWD, the GT was a FWD 4door sedan. THAt motor fits, but isnt a direct swap. they are very swappable and capable cars. Its crazy how so many pelple are wowed by these cars in this thread...You all need to look into those late 80- early 90's ford/mazda vehicles.. they were great cars!
Heres another nice one..
http://www.fordfestiva.com/gallery/images/cwfrontside.jpg
AV8ter
10-22-2007, 09:07 PM
There are a few Festiva Gtxs running around Asia, and the did have a 1.3 dohc and sportier bumpers.
I am thinking about a Miata B6 engine over the B6t due to availability, more aftermarket, and easier Mega Squirt solutions. It should be capable of 125 whp with Diy Itbs, MegaSquirt, exhaust, and a engine rebuild if necessary.
I could mount the Miata engine straight into my festiva with no modifications but that requires the use of the stock 4/5spd tranny(no fun). I will upgrade to a g25m tranny(escort GT probably) when I swap in the new engine.
If anyone knows where I can get a cheap Miata engine(1.6l) that is in good condition, or needs a rebuild let me know.
Kevin
There are a few Festiva Gtxs running around Asia, and the did have a 1.3 dohc and sportier bumpers.
I am thinking about a Miata B6 engine over the B6t due to availability, more aftermarket, and easier Mega Squirt solutions. It should be capable of 125 whp with Diy Itbs, MegaSquirt, exhaust, and a engine rebuild if necessary.
I could mount the Miata engine straight into my festiva with no modifications but that requires the use of the stock 4/5spd tranny(no fun). I will upgrade to a g25m tranny(escort GT probably) when I swap in the new engine.
If anyone knows where I can get a cheap Miata engine(1.6l) that is in good condition, or needs a rebuild let me know.
Kevin
its not a miata engine!! its a b6d :D , theres one at the pullapart on buford, out of a 323 gt. I always figured the b6 wehre the same except the b6t's. The newer model B6d's had the same rods as the b6t's had, if im not mistaken. But those can be easily found in 95 mx3 rs's. And those pop up alot in the PAP.
Thers tons of g trannies on the yard also... but if ur gonna get a good tranny, you shoudl try to get a 1st gen kia sephia tranny, much much stronger than the protege/escort gt tranny. But those B6d's are easy to come by.
IM clueless on that 1.3dohc motor, ihave heard of it, but i haev never seen pics of it..lol Iguess your right. Thanx for the extra info... :goodjob:
i say go the extra mile and go ahead and put the bp in there :)
kfzemx3
10-22-2007, 09:30 PM
i might be getting a 323 gtr which isnt a festiva but its basically a festiva lol well it is one but i dont think i would rock a festiva just because of the name lol
1.3? you sure your not refering to the 1.5 b5 motor? now those motors if you can find one ARE AMAZING downside the only car i know of 100% had them were the mx-3 rs in Japan and europe :)
Thighs
10-22-2007, 10:17 PM
there is NO SUCH MOTOR as a dohc b3. and i dont think a miata b6 will bolt up due to the difference in upper motor mounts...
maybe you guys are talking about the festiva GT? it had a better set of bumpers than the regular festy...
AV8ter
10-23-2007, 06:10 AM
Yes I am talking about the B6-ZE out of a 1989-1993 miata, not the b6d found in many 1990s mazdas.
Here is a thread where the guy is putting real GTX Festiva parts onto his usdm festiva, INCLUDING A 1.3 DOHC!
Id put a BP in my car but they are heavier, and bigger. I would not be able to use A/C in my car if I go 1.8
Kevin
SiRed94
10-23-2007, 07:58 AM
wrong, there is no festiva GTx, You may have looked up a festiva with a gtx motor in it out of the 1st gen 323 gt/GtX both had 1.6turbo dohc B6t motors, the gtx was a hatch and was AWD, the GT was a FWD 4door sedan. THAt motor fits, but isnt a direct swap. they are very swappable and capable cars. Its crazy how so many pelple are wowed by these cars in this thread...You all need to look into those late 80- early 90's ford/mazda vehicles.. they were great cars!
Heres another nice one..
wrong.... they are just very rare and most people don't know about them...
SiRed94
10-23-2007, 08:06 AM
there is NO SUCH MOTOR as a dohc b3. and i dont think a miata b6 will bolt up due to the difference in upper motor mounts...
maybe you guys are talking about the festiva GT? it had a better set of bumpers than the regular festy...
there is a dohc 1.3 ... but you really have to search hard on yahoo or something to find any info on them... the festiva gtx's actually came with hoods that have a taller center section to better fit the DOHC valve cover
speedminded
10-23-2007, 08:20 AM
there is a dohc 1.3 ... but you really have to search hard on yahoo or something to find any info on them... the festiva gtx's actually came with hoods that have a taller center section to better fit the DOHC valve coverThe DOHC 1.3 is the G13B from the Suzuki Swift GTi.
AV8ter
10-23-2007, 05:15 PM
Uh, no. It is the mazda b3j.
Kevin
Uh, no. It is the mazda b3j.
Kevin
yea i saw its a bseries, motor but im amazed that ive never seen it before.. someone post up some info of the festiva gtx... im curious.
SiRed94
10-23-2007, 11:21 PM
The DOHC 1.3 is the G13B from the Suzuki Swift GTi.
yeah that would be a swap for the other ****-box... the metro, not the festiva...
Thighs
10-24-2007, 09:32 AM
^^x2.
im almost 100% sure it doesnt exist.
AV8ter
10-24-2007, 04:44 PM
I just posted a link with it a couple posts back?!?!?! I doubt there was more than 500 made.
Kevin
SiRed94
10-24-2007, 05:07 PM
yeah and i posted a link with a pic of one... wtf??? but yeah im pretty sure they are extremely rare....
SiRed94
10-24-2007, 05:11 PM
but that one had a b6t in it...
burke420
10-24-2007, 06:38 PM
goto Jayleno's garage on www.nbc.com and there's a video of the car in action! dayyum i must say... 300 whp?!?!
SE-Rious1
10-24-2007, 06:46 PM
i got a few festiva's if ya looking lmk
im still waiting to see this b3j motor!
Thighs
10-24-2007, 08:46 PM
neither of those links work. were they pictures of the motor?
im telling you guys, theres no such thing as a dohc mazda 1.3
show me a pic of the motor and ill beleive it.
AV8ter
10-25-2007, 09:10 PM
http://www.fordfestiva.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12546&highlight=gtx
I thought I already posted this link, sorry.
Kevin
got to register to see it!
i did find a pic of it tho on the home page
http://www.fordfestiva.com/assets/graphics/GTXfestiva.jpg
someone found a pic of one for me
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Parts-Other-makes/Engines-drive-trains/auction-117467784.htm
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/86/47141886_full.jpg
AV8ter
12-12-2007, 08:33 PM
I'm droppin the B6 dohc, and going with a BP engine swap(1.8l, 130whp). The B6 is too hard to find, and I can get BP stuff at the Junkyard. I am going to start pullin stuff at the yards once my Finals are over. I also got my new suspension ready, and found some nice Festiva goodies at the yard(power mirrors, tach cluster, center console).
I'll post up some pics of my build up.
Kevin
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