Ford laser in brisbane used ford laser 1990 brisbane mitula cars. The ford laser ended up being a tight automobile which was offered by ford in asia, oceania, and areas of south usa, and africa. Awd and fivespeed manual gearbox were enough for the tx3 turbo to sprint from 0100kmh in the eight second bracket. Ford laser tx3 turbo fords awd laser tx3 turbo was so far ahead of its time, its still good fun, writes david morley. Superpro front swaybar link kit hd adjustable fits daewoo ford holden honda. 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. Ford laser tx3 turbo cars for sale in australia carsales. 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.
Ford laser meteor mazda 323 1981 1989 gregorys owners service repair manual. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more. Ford laser tx3 turbo ford s awd laser tx3 turbo was so far ahead of its time, its still good fun, writes david morley. Jrcozy ford laser tx3 hits 380kw, 510hp at the wheels. 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. Find great deals on ebay for ford laser ford laser tx3. Ford laser meteor mazda 323 1981 1989 gregorys service repair.
The ford laser was originally a collaboration between ford and mazda to provide australian motorist a cheap affordable runabout. The laser tx3 turbo was fords own wrx carsguide oversteer. Carl robertson is the owner and driver of this very special ford laser. Ford laser and tx3, including dohc, turbo and 4wd repair. By 1990, the tx3 hit peak performance with the kf laser, the engine had grown to 1.
Gtz gearbox and accompanying quarter master twinplate clutch. A ford laser ke tx3 not a turbo we are smarter than that that andy vonn has touched every part of, is nearly finished. Ford laser engine upgrade ford modifications website home. Ford laser tx3 vintage cars, dream cars, wheels, ford, vehicles, old. Our covid19 community guidelines tips, advice and news related to trading on gumtree during the covid19 crisis. See 6 results for ford laser gearbox for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from r 15 000. Sedan and wagon came standard with fivespeed transmission. Over the last 10 years as engines have been engineered to generate more speed, this in turn has created more heat in the engine. Factory repair manual supplement for the ford laser tx3 turbo and 4wd, kf series. The ford laser is a compact car sold by ford in asia, oceania, and parts of south america. It has generally been available as a sedan or hatchback, although convertible, wagon and pickup versions have also been available in different markets. 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.
Most of the technological features found in this engine were carried over to the later mazda b6t. Je pistons reconditioned head mhg 5 speed manual fmic. Make ford model laser body type sedan year 1990 kilometers 180000 transmission. The gearbox can become loose and any crunching noises when shifting. Whether you are looking for riding gloves, helmets,bike covers, or full gear we have it all. 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. See 12 results for ford laser engine for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from r 2 700. Shannons club forum is for enthusiasts to discuss all things motoring. 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.
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. Ghia emblem, lockable glovebox, drivers seat with lumbar support and height adjust. My car was auto, so tunnel width was no problem, but i had to lift the height of the tunnel a bit to fit. 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. 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. 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. Good ones are now getting hard to find ford laser tx3 turbo 4wd. Buyers who ordered automatic transmission with this engine received an. Building a stroker hemi with a giant blower for a dodge charger duration. The ford laser is a compact car sold by ford in asia, oceania, and parts of south america, and africa. Still think about the fun had in my 2wd ke tx3 turbo. Mazda e engine e5t engine in a 1986 mazda familia xg turbo. In its day the ford laser tx3 turbo 4wd proved to be a giant killer. 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.
All cars had a new exterior presentation and a redesigned interior package. Ford laser engine upgrade ford modifications website. The turbo bmwpowered volvo volvo wagon, volvo cars. Shop the widest range of ford laser parts in australia using sparesbox intelligent vehicle search tool for guaranteed fitment. Ford laser service repair manual ford laser pdf online. Only things i can find not original are 6x9 speakers in the parcel shelf and momo steering wheel. The australian model tx3 is detuned compared the the japanese model due to crappy australian fuel. Find the widest range of used ford laser 1990 brisbane.
The tx3 turbo with awd is now very rare and highly sought after. Ford laser tx3 used car for sale for rm 9800 in serdang raya auto city kuala lumpur 19030500071. 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. The ford laser is a compact car, originally a subcompact car in the first three. 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. The classic ford forum is made possible by ad revenue. 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. Make ford model laser body type sedan year 1990 kilome. Get behind the wheel of the ford ke laser and tx3 with road tests, car. Ford laser meteor mazda 323 1981 1989 gregorys service repair manual. Custom streeter hot rod and custom street cars ford laser. Ford laser automobile maintenance and repair handbooks, manuals, etc ford laser automobile maintenance and repair. Australians can be endemically slow at adopting technologies that in other parts of the world underpin automotive advancement. 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.
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. I only had a half hearted look into the getting the v6 into my kc. Whats amazing about this ford laser tx3 is that it originally came out with a fwd 1. We have detected that you are using ad blocking software. The ford laser was a compact car which was offered by ford in asia, oceania, and parts of south america, and africa. 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. A fivespeed manual was the only transmission offered.
The ford laser had been a restyled form of the familia323 designs created by mazda in japan from 1980 onwards. Ghia emblem, lockable glovebox, drivers seat with lumbar support and height adjust, storage. Mazda familia gtx ford laser tx3 turbo 4wd gearbox casing. Volume 4, published by ford australia order online or call us. Ford laser meteor mazda 323 1981 1989 gregorys service. You could also option a five speed manual gearbox but those wanting the new. It has generally been available as sedan or hatchback, although convertible, wagon and pickup versions have also been available in different markets. The ford laser was a restyled version of the familia 323 models produced by mazda in japan from 1980 onwards. 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. Custom streeter hot rod and custom street cars ford. Ford laser mazda 323 astina 19891994 gregorys service.
Search gumtree free classified ads for the latest auto listings and more. It has typically already been readily available as a sedan or hatchback, although convertible, wagon and pickup variations have also been for sale in various markets. The ford laser is a compact car, originally a subcompact car in the first three generations. The trupro oil seal range comprises of over 700 individual seals making the range one of the largest in the automotive aftermarket. I am still on the original engine, turbo, and gearbox dont know about the clutch, its a 2nd hand car. My current set of wheels, a 1989 ford laser ke tx3 fwd turbo.
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