Sohc to Dohc Engine Swap
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Sohc to Dohc Engine Swap
Hi I have a 1993 sohc base model Mx3. My transmission gave out on me and I recently purchased a 95 Mx3 with the dohc engine. To my knowledge the transmission would be plug and play but was not sure about the engine. Is there any way someone could completely explain what needs to be done in order to swap the dohc with the sohc (or point me in the right direction) as this engine has even less miles on it and is much more powerful thank you in advance for all your help.
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Re: Sohc to Dohc Engine Swap
here's your directions
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Re: Sohc to Dohc Engine Swap
look man i just wanted some friendly help not someone who feels like being an a--hole
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Re: Sohc to Dohc Engine Swap
Easy now.
Did that link not work for you?
Don't be so lazy. There are many many quick easy answers here, but you have to be willing to look for it. You would have found the answer sooner than it took you to talk sh!t. Oh, and you forgot to thank EVO for showing you the link to the search function.
Did that link not work for you?
Don't be so lazy. There are many many quick easy answers here, but you have to be willing to look for it. You would have found the answer sooner than it took you to talk sh!t. Oh, and you forgot to thank EVO for showing you the link to the search function.
Re: Sohc to Dohc Engine Swap
I think you need to edit your last post, gamernerd. We want to help you but please keep the attitude off the internet.
We want to educate you on forum etiquette... calling someone a a-hole isn't the right way to do so. Please start over. If you can help yourself, reference all the information that you've found, then ask your questions specific to the knowledge you've gained.
We want to educate you on forum etiquette... calling someone a a-hole isn't the right way to do so. Please start over. If you can help yourself, reference all the information that you've found, then ask your questions specific to the knowledge you've gained.
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Re: Sohc to Dohc Engine Swap
well i am not 100% but i think the only real difference in the motors is the heads. so it should bolt right up. and plug and play.
s*** now i have a question. haha i got a 92 4banger manual. its a dohc. now did it come with that motor? or was it swapped?
and whats the specs on that motor. like whp and lbs/torque
i dont know much bout my 4banger cuz it just sits now.
also cuz i got the gsze
s*** now i have a question. haha i got a 92 4banger manual. its a dohc. now did it come with that motor? or was it swapped?
and whats the specs on that motor. like whp and lbs/torque
i dont know much bout my 4banger cuz it just sits now.
also cuz i got the gsze
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Re: Sohc to Dohc Engine Swap
No one does a SOHC to DOHC swap, it's just not worth while in the effort. One thing I'm curious about is if it'll work because of the difference harness that they use.
If you're car is manual, put in a BP, more power and it's compatible with your OEM harness.
If you're car is automatic, you probably are stick with the SOHC unless you swap to manual or change the engine harness.
If you're car is manual, put in a BP, more power and it's compatible with your OEM harness.
If you're car is automatic, you probably are stick with the SOHC unless you swap to manual or change the engine harness.
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Re: Sohc to Dohc Engine Swap
What's the diff between the 1.6 dohc from manual to automatic .
And I used the search option..didn't turn up anything
And I used the search option..didn't turn up anything
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Re: Sohc to Dohc Engine Swap
His '92 may already have been BP swapped, that may be why it's DOHC. He should look into that.Nd4SpdSe wrote:No one does a SOHC to DOHC swap, it's just not worth while in the effort. One thing I'm curious about is if it'll work because of the difference harness that they use.
If you're car is manual, put in a BP, more power and it's compatible with your OEM harness.
If you're car is automatic, you probably are stick with the SOHC unless you swap to manual or change the engine harness.
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Re: Sohc to Dohc Engine Swap
that would be freakin sweet if i already have the bp.
how would i know?
and did the dohc motors come in the 92? or just the sohc
how would i know?
and did the dohc motors come in the 92? or just the sohc
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92 RS with lowering springs, and body kit.
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92 RS with lowering springs, and body kit.
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Re: Sohc to Dohc Engine Swap
post a pic and we'll let you know in about 5 seconds
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93 GS-R with crank pulley racing clutch and flywheel, magnaflow cat back exhaust, short ram air, 12" rockford fosgate p2 subs, on a amp 500rms, jvc touch screen deck.work log --->http://mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=75217
92 RS with lowering springs, and body kit.
SpatialTerror
92 RS with lowering springs, and body kit.
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so it is the dohc i know that cuz i pulled the valve cover and for the fact it says 16valve on the valve cover.
but what years came with what motors?
but what years came with what motors?
93 GS-R with crank pulley racing clutch and flywheel, magnaflow cat back exhaust, short ram air, 12" rockford fosgate p2 subs, on a amp 500rms, jvc touch screen deck.work log --->http://mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=75217
92 RS with lowering springs, and body kit.
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92 RS with lowering springs, and body kit.
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Re: Sohc to Dohc Engine Swap
That's a B6-ME dude. It's the SOHC 1.6 L. There are SOHC engines which use 4 valves per cylinder, as this one does. That's definitely not a BP or the DOHC B6-DE.
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Re: Sohc to Dohc Engine Swap
+1umcamara wrote:That's a B6-ME dude. It's the SOHC 1.6 L. There are SOHC engines which use 4 valves per cylinder, as this one does. That's definitely not a BP or the DOHC B6-DE.
You got the B6ME SOHC in your car, bud. Mine looks identical. Cept cleaner
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