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I've decided that I want to swap in the BP n/a engine into my car and make it fast slowly as I save up. I've done some research, now I have a few specific questions before I proceed with the swap. <P>1. I know that I need a 1.8L engine from an Escort or Protoge, but what are the year ranges? I saw that ProtogeSTS said in a post a long time ago that it is '91-'94 for a guy looking to do the swap into a SOCH, is it the same with a DOCH? Is there any difference at all between the engines from the escort and Protoge? Is the engine build by Mazda or Ford?<P>2. What is this right axel problem? Does this apply to this engine or only turbo models?<P>3. My MX-3 tranny and ecu should be compatible with this engine, right? Are there any other special parts I need to make it work?<P>3. Could the swap realistically be completed with hand tools and a few buddies to help in a weekend? If not, how much should I expect a shop to charge me?<P>4. Could the swap realistically be completed for $1400(us)?<P>5. Where are some places to look for a good deal on this engine that has relatively low miles?<P>I'm sure I will think of more questions later but this is a start. <P>BTW, I saw a webpage a while back of someone who had done this exact swap who posts on this board but I don't remember who it is. Does anybody know? Maybe he could help me.<P>Thanks for the help.

1. yes it's the same<BR>2. being that the blocks are the same, you will face this problem too. the problem is the jack-shaft brackets aren't the same.<BR>3. this ties into #2, if you use your tranny, you will have the axle problem. if you get the protege lx tranny, you won't.<BR>3. if with "handtools" you're including an engine hoist, it's possible.<BR>4. it's possible, but pushing it.(doing it yourself will help out on the money issue)<BR>5. junkyards.<p>[ July 29, 2002: Message edited by: cre8v mx3 ]

90-94 Protege LX = the DOHC engine.<P>the later protege ES cars have the same engine, but the ECU is worthless OBDI crap. So dont waste your time on it.