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SOHC to DOHC

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What all do I need to change my 1.6SOHC to a 1.6DOHC? Besides just the engine.
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u probally gonna need an ecu & harness.....
i think it would be easier to do a bpt swap
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it's a PITA and not worth it. swap in either a b6t or bpt. a little bit more money, but definitetly worth it IMO.
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if you want a real easy swap, put a 1.8 DOHC BP from a Protege
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is there any kind of swap that you just drop the motor in and hook it up? just wondering
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the sohc engine.......
u might find one on www.car-parts.com & then buy a turbo kit.........from racingmazda.com
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Re: SOHC to DOHC

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Originally posted by flamming skull:
is there any kind of swap that you just drop the motor in and hook it up? just wondering
the bp swap
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where i could i get the engine at?
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