newbie about this swap is it possible

DC2_vueboi17 · Post by **DC2_vueboi17** » December 4th, 2006, 9:53 pm

okay so i found a klze complete swap and i was wonder would it fit in my 94 mx3 4 cylinder. im pretty new to this so just don't mind me.so if i was to do the swap what would i need to convert over and anything else that i should be aware of about this motor that i need to fit it in the car.

lowflyinmx3 · Post by **lowflyinmx3** » December 5th, 2006, 2:40 am

there is a search button at the top of the page. Use it because it is very helpful. just type in what you want to know and it will bring up all post relevant to your search, and this question has been asked several times. Most people will tell you to go with a BP and boost it. a lot less headaches for sure

neutral · Post by **neutral** » December 5th, 2006, 6:49 am

It can be done but is a really major project. Much more than just the engine needs to be swapped. THis thread is talking about the 1.8 V6 swap into a 4 cyl model but I the same essessment applies for the KLZE idea of a swap into your car.

http://www.mx-3.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.ph ... ht=#388601

DC2_vueboi17 · Post by **DC2_vueboi17** » December 8th, 2006, 12:11 am

okay so educate me on this what is a bp turbo and how much is a motor?? does it come turbo already? and plus is it a plug and play motor or you gotta do all these other stuff to make it run..sorry but i only know about honda's..because they are way simpler and more interchangable...

Boris · Post by **Boris** » December 8th, 2006, 12:36 am

BP engines are found in proteges. If you have the SOHC 4cylinder, a 1990-94 protege engine will be a plug and play swap. Escort GT engines work too, not 100% on the years though. You can even keep your original wiring harness, and tranny (although swapping in a protege tranny is recomended too.

If you want a BPT, it's just a japanese BP that's setup for a turbo (lower comp pistons, and all other turbo necessities). That will plug and play too i think.

It is definitely easier doing a BP/BPT swap than a ze swap. You can find BP engines at corksport (not sure where ya live, they're in BC). http://corksport.com/page/17zl9/Home/J- ... gines.html

Buying a BP engine and tranny from a junkyard, and turboing that would be way cheaper though.

94blaze1.6 · Post by **94blaze1.6** » December 8th, 2006, 10:42 am

Boris wrote: Buying a BP engine and tranny from a junkyard, and turboing that would be way cheaper though.

I disagree buying a bpt is cheaper then buying a bp and then turboing it.