2.5 swap

pontiacboy · Post by **pontiacboy** » May 30th, 2006, 10:49 pm

was wondering what i will need for the swap ie distributor, computer, wiring, and will the 1.8 distributor fit on the 2.5 engine and will the 1.8 tranny work with the original axles. i have found a 94 probe gt smashed for 1500 and i was wondering if it was worth the money.

Bochek · Post by **Bochek** » May 30th, 2006, 11:00 pm

wow, you better take cover, your about to get ripped apart by the forum members.

Bochek

Post by **Custommx3** » May 30th, 2006, 11:05 pm

Direct swap, read the Faq

pontiacboy · Post by **pontiacboy** » May 30th, 2006, 11:48 pm

it is my girst time on this site so yeah give me a break i am new into the import scene i am a muscle head at heart. sorry if i dont meet your standards but i am the only one i know with a mx-3 so yeah i dont have anyone else to help me. so any questions i have might sound stupid but i have to ask or ill never know anything.right? maybe ill just stick to rebuilding my trans am but thanks for the sarcasm.lol

PATDIESEL · Post by **PATDIESEL** » May 31st, 2006, 12:47 am

don't get offended. It is just that it is fully detailed under the FAQ. If you have any questions about what you read feel free to ask.
I also have a ZE swap for dummies on http://www.atlantamx3.com/mocaforum

pontiacboy · Post by **pontiacboy** » May 31st, 2006, 4:32 am

but i really need to know if it worth it to buy the probe or can i get away with just buying a motor and a computer

Slammed6 · Post by **Slammed6** » May 31st, 2006, 4:40 am

All you really need is the Motor, ECU, and VAF...other than that u can use all your Mx-3 parts on the new engine.

Welcome to the MX-3 crowd.

pontiacboy · Post by **pontiacboy** » May 31st, 2006, 4:42 am

dont know much about engines what is that and where is it

Slammed6 · Post by **Slammed6** » May 31st, 2006, 4:48 am

Well the motor, and ECU i am assuming you know those..lol.

The VAF is the sensor in the intake....its kinda like a MAss Air Flow Sensor... Its black and is like a plunger type sensor....its on the stock air box and has an electrical connector on it.

Macen · Post by **Macen** » May 31st, 2006, 4:48 am

ECU = "computer"
VAF = airflow meter

You'll need those from the 2.5L engine. The harness from the 1.8 will work without any problem. Also use the exhaust manifolds from the 1.8.
The tranny will fit on the 2.5 without any problem.
1.8 distributor will also fit. I use the one from the 1.8.
Since the 1.8 and 2.5 is from the same family, almost everything will fit.

pontiacboy · Post by **pontiacboy** » May 31st, 2006, 4:52 am

hey thanks for the help it is greatly appreciated and just one more thing is it possible to put a twin turbo on the car. i have two turbos from my ta and they are just collecting dust. would it be worth it to install themm on the 2.5.

Post by **Custommx3** » May 31st, 2006, 9:24 am

Just remember..
for a KL (us spec 2.5L) you will need their ECU and VAF, for a Jspec 2.5L (KLZE) you can use your ECU and VAF, just need the motor. Alothough, it will run better with the proper ECU, your VAF is the same as on a 2.5L Jspec.

PATDIESEL · Post by **PATDIESEL** » May 31st, 2006, 9:28 am

Turbo: You can, but then you need a fuel controller, custom exhaust manifolds and piping, intercooler, fuel pump and depending on the amount of boost maybe injectors.

pontiacboy · Post by **pontiacboy** » May 31st, 2006, 8:24 pm

i have a friend in a performance shop who makes headers, cold air intakes and he is selling me a stand alone system for 800 out of his porche.

MX-3.com

2.5 swap

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ok well

thanks for the info

vaf?

thanks

parts are easy