Probe Engine Into An Mx-3?

[Eddie5150]

Is it possible to fit a Ford Probe GT motor into a 1993 V6 Mazda MX-3? I have heard it is one of the easiest swaps but I wasnt sure.

[tehbrookzorz]

Sir. Give me one second.

[tehbrookzorz]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_K_engine" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

(In short, yes.)

[Ryan]

Dude...

All K series engines are mechanically interchangeable. All trannies mated to v6 engines are also interchangeable because of that fact.

Same goes for B series and their trannies.

[Eddie5150]

Thanks for the fast reply! So its that simple to upgrade from a 1.8 to a 2.5?
If I switch my motor do I have to switch my tranny too, even if its a 5 speed?

[Eddie5150]

Gotcha..thanks!

[Ryan]

No, keep your tranny... unless you want to change it. Gosh man, just peek at the v6 FAQ section. Hundreds of v6 swaps have taken place.

[Nd4SpdSe]

There are gobs of swap information on this site, plenty of it in the FAQ. Swapping a 165/170hp KLDE is the same as the 198hp KLZE, which is literally the exact same as a K8, it fits like stock, just need to play around a bit with the vacuum lines if using the KL in intake manifold, but that's really a non-issue.

The only difference with putting a KL is that you'll need a better clutch to handle the torque (search on that) and a proper ECU and/or VAF combo (search) so the motor runs the best and efficient. Also while the motor is out, there's a whole wack of preventative maintenance things that should be done (search) to keep your car reliable.

[RX8SE3P]

Yeah if you think you can swap another 1.8L engine in, there's no reason you can't put a 2.5L engine in.

[projectzemx3]

BASICALLY i would start lookin at peoples worklogs and once you find someone whos done it properly, copy them.

[Mnemonic]

ahahahahaha

[Custommx3]

wow