Swap Blocks ?

[SmotPro254]

So I think I threw a rod and worst case scenario the block is cracked. I wanted to know if i could swap a msp block and head and put it in my mp3. Would this work, This is my first mazda so Im still learning.

[Metallic36]

Any 2.0L engine will work I believe.. it's just that the MSP has that oil feed thing on the plate in the rear of the block for the turbo line. All the others are the same as the one that's in your car now. You could get a MSP engine and switch the plates so you wouldn't have to have the oil line plugged.


So I think I threw a rod and worst case scenario the block is cracked. I wanted to know if i could swap a msp block and head and put it in my mp3. Would this work, This is my first mazda so Im still learning.

[SmotPro254]

Ok kool, so if I was planning on putting a turbo on the car anyway, I might as well do the swap right? What other parts would I need to complete a full swap?

[Metallic36]

Do some searches, there are a ton of threads about what you need.


Ok kool, so if I was planning on putting a turbo on the car anyway, I might as well do the swap right? What other parts would I need to complete a full swap?

[808MP5]

Ok kool, so if I was planning on putting a turbo on the car anyway, I might as well do the swap right? What other parts would I need to complete a full swap?

here ya go
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123727771

[SmotPro254]

Thanks I appreciate the info... so if i just replace the block, pistons, rods and head, i can put the turbo on? Would I need a msp exhaust manifold or mp3 or is it basically the same? Sorry if my questions are retarded i just wanna make sure i get the right parts

[Captain KRM P5]

any 2.0 is the same basic engine. there is no benefit to taking an "msp head" to replace and "mp3 head", same with the block, same with the internals. nothing is different or special here. a 2.0 FS is a 2.0 FS is a 2.0 FS. if you want a mazdaspeed turbo setup in your mp3 or protege, get the turbo, manifold, exhaust, computer, install and enjoy.

[br289165]

what about the 2.0 from the mx5?





any 2.0 is the same basic engine. there is no benefit to taking an "msp head" to replace and "mp3 head", same with the block, same with the internals. nothing is different or special here. a 2.0 FS is a 2.0 FS is a 2.0 FS. if you want a mazdaspeed turbo setup in your mp3 or protege, get the turbo, manifold, exhaust, computer, install and enjoy.

[Captain KRM P5]

that is not a 2.0 FS. that 2.0 is about the same as what is in a mazda3. FS is the engine code. the newer mazda3 engines start with L. LF is a 2.0, L3 is a 2.3, L3VDT is the mazdaspeed DISI engine. the FS was used in ford probes, mx6s, 626s, proteges and everything else overseas from 93 to 03. there really is no difference between them fundamentally when it comes to the FS here in the states.

[.mazda.speed.]

Time to go forged!!!!!

[br289165]

cool, but can you transpant the L series in a p5?





that is not a 2.0 FS. that 2.0 is about the same as what is in a mazda3. FS is the engine code. the newer mazda3 engines start with L. LF is a 2.0, L3 is a 2.3, L3VDT is the mazdaspeed DISI engine. the FS was used in ford probes, mx6s, 626s, proteges and everything else overseas from 93 to 03. there really is no difference between them fundamentally when it comes to the FS here in the states.

[Captain KRM P5]

no, not for any amount of money that would make it worth it. the engines share virtually no parts or mounting characteristics.