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Hello, I just purchased my second MX-3 and the poor 1.6 has been abused and is burning oil. I think it is a perfectly good excuse for an upgrade. =) I have been lurking on this forum for over a year now and i know that this topic has been discussed to death but...

I am looking at a 93 ford escort GT BP. Is this the engine that I can plug directly into my wiring harness and ECU? Or am i going to have to re-wire everything and use the ECU from the escort?

http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=379303

^^ this is the thread that i got the idea from. I have looked at the wiki's and searched the forums and the data says its the same engine that is discussed in the post. But, when i actually LOOK at the two engines they look different. If i missed something in my searches, feel free to redirect me. I don't like to make people repeat themselves, but i can not find a definite answer.

Thanks guys,
-Ian

If your 1.6 is a DOHC, you need the engine harness as well. Obviously the ECM too. 1.6 won't run a 1.8 properly, not to mention the VRIS will be off.

There are two or three types of BP's, with two different styles of valvecovers and two or three intake manifolds...

Alright then, thank you.

check around theres' already a lotta info on the swap. but long story short 94 is dohc and u def have to change the ecu if u want it running well. but mostly plug nd play. i THINK u gotta change the harness too dont remember.