Ford laser tx3 turbo fords awd laser tx3 turbo was so far ahead of its time, its still good fun, writes david morley. Find the widest range of used ford laser 1990 brisbane. The ford laser is a compact car sold by ford in asia, oceania, and parts of south america, and africa. It has generally been available as sedan or hatchback, although convertible, wagon and pickup versions have also been available in different markets. Building a stroker hemi with a giant blower for a dodge charger duration. Enhanced with a cosworth wide body kit, the tx3 evokes its 1990s glory days while the wrcozy number plate hints at what hides beneath the body work. Make ford model laser body type sedan year 1990 kilome. The ke laser range included the l, gl and ghia models the same lineup as in the kb laser range however for 1988 ford introduced the ghia wagon and two turbocharged tx3 models, while the meteor nameplate was dropped. See 6 results for ford laser gearbox for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from r 15 000. By 1990, the tx3 hit peak performance with the kf laser, the engine had grown to 1. Ford laser meteor mazda 323 1981 1989 gregorys owners service repair manual. I am still on the original engine, turbo, and gearbox dont know about the clutch, its a 2nd hand car. The ford laser was originally a collaboration between ford and mazda to provide australian motorist a cheap affordable runabout. The australian model tx3 is detuned compared the the japanese model due to crappy australian fuel.
Jrcozy ford laser tx3 hits 380kw, 510hp at the wheels. Mazda e engine e5t engine in a 1986 mazda familia xg turbo. Search gumtree free classified ads for the latest auto listings and more. While this isnt hair raising by todays standards, the laser s lightweight, awd and fivespeed manual gearbox were enough for the tx3 turbo to sprint from 0100kmh in the eight second bracket. Fords tx3 cars are the hot versions of the popular laser range, being available in frontdrive and fourwheeldrive versions and with turbo and nonturbo engines. This was mazdas first production 4cylinder turbo engine and was found in the top of the line 19821985 mazda familia xgir turbo and ford laser s turbo as well as the early mazda familia xg turbo, xgr turbo and ford laser tx3 turbo models. Superpro front swaybar link kit hd adjustable fits daewoo ford holden honda. The ford laser is a compact car sold by ford in asia, oceania, and parts of south america. See 12 results for ford laser engine for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from r 2 700. Whether you are looking for riding gloves, helmets,bike covers, or full gear we have it all. Most of the technological features found in this engine were carried over to the later mazda b6t.
Ford laser meteor mazda 323 1981 1989 gregorys service repair. Australians can be endemically slow at adopting technologies that in other parts of the world underpin automotive advancement. Volume 4, published by ford australia order online or call us. Ford escort, laser, tx3, sierra and mercury capri 1973 capri with a coyote v8 november 4, 2019 by swaptastic leave a comment this 1973 ford capri was built by owner james meredith in texas. Not sure of any spacers, id be checking to see if the cable was adjusted correctly, sounds like its set too slack, have a look at the gbox end, if youve got a lot of threads protruding through the far side of the bellhousing, youll need to undo the locknut and tighten the adjuster nut a few turns, retry and readjust as nec. Ford laser 160i sport, 1 owner low km fuel saver neat reliable and cheap to maintain, body great and accident free gearbox perfect and engine. Our covid19 community guidelines tips, advice and news related to trading on gumtree during the covid19 crisis.
Over the last 10 years as engines have been engineered to generate more speed, this in turn has created more heat in the engine. You could also option a five speed manual gearbox but those wanting the new. The trupro oil seal range comprises of over 700 individual seals making the range one of the largest in the automotive aftermarket. Ford laser tx3 turbo cars for sale in australia carsales.
Ford laser service repair manual ford laser pdf online. The classic ford forum is made possible by ad revenue. Ford laser meteor mazda 323 1981 1989 gregorys service repair manual. The hardest thing i found was actually finding the engine in adelaide anyway apparently it will fit just without modding the engine bay, but i abandoned the idea and concentrated on my falcon instead. Has eaten a coupla bigger cars too, and is only running at 8psi. Shannons club forum is for enthusiasts to discuss all things motoring. Buyers who ordered automatic transmission with this engine received an. Not sure of any spacers, id be checking to see if the cable was adjusted correctly, sounds like its set too slack, have a look at the gbox end, if youve got a lot of threads protruding through the far side of the bellhousing, youll need to undo the locknut and tighten the adjuster nut a. Awd and fivespeed manual gearbox were enough for the tx3 turbo to sprint from 0100kmh in the eight second bracket. The ford laser was a restyled version of the familia 323 models produced by mazda in japan from 1980 onwards. Ford laser in brisbane used ford laser 1990 brisbane mitula cars.
The laser tx3 turbo 4wd performed impressively in the inaugural 12hour race at bathurst due to its stunning acceleration and impressive grip from the fourwheel drive. Ford laser tx3 turbo early versions of the tx3 turbo were offered in two and fourwheeldrive versions but those were based on the older, lessrigid 1987 ke model laser and are likely to be. The ford laser is a compact car, originally a subcompact car in the first three. Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more. The ford laser had been a restyled form of the familia323 designs created by mazda in japan from 1980 onwards. The ford laser was a compact car which was offered by ford in asia, oceania, and parts of south america, and africa. Ford laser automobile maintenance and repair handbooks, manuals, etc ford laser automobile maintenance and repair. We have detected that you are using ad blocking software. It has generally been available as a sedan or hatchback, although convertible, wagon and pickup versions have also been available in different markets. The ford laser is a compact car, originally a subcompact car in the first three generations. Gtz gearbox and accompanying quarter master twinplate clutch. Good ones are now getting hard to find ford laser tx3 turbo 4wd. The ford laser is a compact car, originally a subcompact car in the first three generations, which was sold by ford in asia, oceania, and parts of south america, and africa.
In its day the ford laser tx3 turbo 4wd proved to be a giant killer. Make ford model laser body type sedan year 1990 kilometers 180000 transmission. The gearbox can become loose and any crunching noises when shifting. While this isnt hair raising by todays standards, the lasers lightweight, awd and fivespeed manual gearbox were enough for the tx3 turbo to sprint from 0100kmh in the eight second bracket. Factory repair manual supplement for the ford laser tx3 turbo and 4wd, kf series. In australia, new zealand and europe where ford was seen as a local brand, the laser outsold its mazda twin, but in neighbouring asian countries, such as singapore, malaysia and hong kong, as well as japan itself, the reverse was the case. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of ford laser tx3 turbo 101 kw 7 ps 5 hp, edition of the year 1987 since october 1987. All ford australia laser kbseries hatch turbo versions offered for the year 1985 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars. Custom streeter hot rod and custom street cars ford laser. Only things i can find not original are 6x9 speakers in the parcel shelf and momo steering wheel.
Sedan and wagon came standard with fivespeed transmission. My car was auto, so tunnel width was no problem, but i had to lift the height of the tunnel a bit to fit. Ford laser tx3 vintage cars, dream cars, wheels, ford, vehicles, old. Mazda familia gtx ford laser tx3 turbo 4wd gearbox casing. This model laser was another big seller for ford in australia, but by this time, the laser had grown in size, mainly to meet the us market. Find great deals on ebay for ford laser ford laser tx3. A fivespeed manual was the only transmission offered. Ford laser meteor mazda 323 1981 1989 gregorys service.
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