2.5 swap-quick questions!

[MX3parkerGS]

Hey guys whats up?


My local auto salvage just got a '95 Probe GT today, and i just recently saved up enough money for all the neccessary stuff needed for a de swap! So im really happy that the timing fell in place like this. Anyways, I got a few questions...

First off, Ive searched around for the past few days on the swaps, but im still alittle confused about this OBD1 and OBD2 stuff. But to make sure, out of this PGT, obviously i can use this motor, but can I use the VAF out of this car? And what about the ECU out of it? If so, great, because the car still has both of those in tact. And then for the other situations, Im planning on buying a new timing belt, waterpump, and spark plugs, is there anything else that is suggested?

And for the clutch, I think ive seen this as confirmed on here, but just to make sure, i can use for example, a ACT clutch for the PGT/MX6 application right? Its just 'bigger' but it fits?


I appreciate any suggestions or anwsers to this topic! Thanks guys!

Parker

[fieromx3]

yes u can use the ecu and vaf also u can use the clutch from the act. it is reccomeded u do use the ecu especially if u r using the vaf from it. and congrats have fun with ur new engine!

[MX3parkerGS]

well i guess that pretty much settles it! thanks alot for the info. now comes the 'harder' part, me n my step-dad and his buddies actually swapping it out. i cant wait to drive the mx with the klde in it!


oh, btw, ive been looking everywhere, cant find it tho, but i want one of those 'warning' decals about either a mazda, or mx3, or klde where it talked about women must remove tight clothing like bra's or whatever it says lol, if anyone has a link, id appreciate it .


Parker

[fieromx3]

well when u get it installed tell evrythin about how it drives im sure we would be interested! good luck!

[relisys_3200]

Id say put a stage 2 or so clutch in while your at it. That way if you want to up the power anytime, your clutch wont s--- the bed soon after.

and here is the sticker you want..lol
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Car-or-t ... enameZWDVW

[Teal_93]

Weren't the 95 PGT's OBDII? If so the ecu won't work.

[MX3parkerGS]

see theres that obd1 obd2 confusing stuff!!!! can anyone confirm as either correct OR incorrect??


Just my two cents, (not worth alot of say about this tho lol) even if the ecu is obd2 or w.e that means, wouldnt it still be okay since its the same motor that was with that ecu?

[Teal_93]

Here read through this post it might help a bit.

http://www.mx-3.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.ph ... highlight=

[fieromx3]

thats what i was thinkin i thought it wouldnt mater about obd1 and obd2 becuz if he has lets say an obd1 and he got the obd2 engine i know that wouldnt work but if he got the obd2 ecu and vaf i thought that wouldnt matter or is there somethin else to this that im missin?

[Teal_93]

An OBDII engine will work just have to use the sensors & stuff from the K8.

An OBDII ecu will not plug into the ECU connectors for the K8

[MX3parkerGS]

im kindve comprehending it, but i dont understand why a 95 or obd2 or w.e ecu wont work if the motor is the a 95 as well.






sorry for the lack of knowledge guys!

Parker

[Teal_93]

no problem!!! There is alot of confusing s--- on here!!! Just takes some time to figure it all out.

[MX3parkerGS]

nvm last post...So okay, I want to buy this 95' motor, '95 VAF, but NOT the ecu? and if so, will lets say a 93 or 94PGT/MX6 ecu work then?

[relisys_3200]

im kindve comprehending it, but i dont understand why a 95 or obd2 or w.e ecu wont work if the motor is the a 95 as well.






sorry for the lack of knowledge guys!

Parker

because the wiring harness of your mx3 is OBDI....the OBDII probe also has extra engine sensors

[Teal_93]

yup 93 or 94 ecu will work perfectly & can find them pretty cheap