1.8 323
November-30th-2002, 05:16 PM
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1.8 323
OK then.... I have heard from some people that the BP 1.8 will bolt up to my 323, but I have also been told that it wont bolt up because the block is to long and that it wont be worth my time or money. I ask because the ol' girl need some new zip and I like those GTX motors just from what I have read about them. So basicaly, will it or wont it bolt up / what required to make it work?
Thank you to all who can help.
Thank you to all who can help.
November-30th-2002, 09:21 PM
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i can't be sure if it bolts "right" in, nothing really bolts "right" in, as there are always games to play 
but in either case, you have a choice...
if you have a 1.6 in it now, then the next step would be a B6T engine (turbo GTX 130hp, but can rise fast with a few mods)
these are found in the 88-89 323 GTX models here in the US.
if you have the 1.8L in it now, then the GTX/GTR BPT engine is the next step (turbo GTX 180hp / GTR 220hp) These are only found overseas and never made it to the US market. (quite sad infact)
by doing it this way, you could essentially use your existing tranny to start, but it's recommended to swap em once the power has been upped. and remember to get the wiring harness and ECU for which ever engine you get.
but in either case, you have a choice...if you have a 1.6 in it now, then the next step would be a B6T engine (turbo GTX 130hp, but can rise fast with a few mods)
these are found in the 88-89 323 GTX models here in the US.
if you have the 1.8L in it now, then the GTX/GTR BPT engine is the next step (turbo GTX 180hp / GTR 220hp) These are only found overseas and never made it to the US market. (quite sad infact)
by doing it this way, you could essentially use your existing tranny to start, but it's recommended to swap em once the power has been upped. and remember to get the wiring harness and ECU for which ever engine you get.
December-1st-2002, 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by snart
What if I want a BPT in a car that currently has the B6 (1.6)???? Will that drop in as long as I get the tranny too??
Thanx
What if I want a BPT in a car that currently has the B6 (1.6)???? Will that drop in as long as I get the tranny too??
Thanx
My engine mountings at the bottom (f+r) had to be modified. The mouting at the timing best side can be used (depending) and the mounting at the tranny has to be fabricated. The J-spec BPT 4WD gearbox is not rational and logical to use. Thus one has to chuck the BPT 4WD gearbox and find either the Escort GT gearbox or use back yours if it's a 1.8L. My setup is using 1.6L B6 turbo gearbox cuz it was easier to find. It's a closer ratio compared to 1.8L. The 1.6 B6T gearbox is smaller so the gaps have to be filled. I dunno how but my mechanic did it.
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Last edited by B8 Turbo; December-1st-2002 at 08:34 PM.
December-2nd-2002, 05:41 PM
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the 1.6 in the mx-3 his the same has the 323 and the only real difference have seen his the rigth motor mount that's his shorter on the mx-3 then the protege. Him using my old bp engine for a swap in a friend mx-3 and up to now it the only difference i have seen. Him also plannig to run the bp with the ecu from the 1.6 with some little modification
December-3rd-2002, 04:34 AM
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Originally posted by PseudoRealityX
The BP will fit into the BG chassis 323, as it is the same as the Protege infront of the firewall.
The BP will fit into the BG chassis 323, as it is the same as the Protege infront of the firewall.
December-3rd-2002, 05:37 PM
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