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January-25th-2004, 01:10 AM

mazdastyle2003

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motor from the future

tell me please with alot of work will a newer protege motor fit in my 92 protegedx?

January-25th-2004, 03:14 PM

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possibly. but would it be worth the $10k to actually find out?

January-25th-2004, 06:40 PM

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what all do i need to replace to install a 2.2 out of a probe gt?

January-25th-2004, 09:53 PM

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what all do i need to replace to install a 2.2 out of a probe gt?

-engine
-tranny
-axles
-engine mounts
-tranny mounts
-ECU
-harness
-sensors
-a little mechanical knowledge

i think thats it. if anyone sees anything i missed, do tell.

January-26th-2004, 04:34 PM

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what all do i need to replace to install a 2.2 out of a probe gt?

Alot of money and time.
Don't bother. Ask Protoss. He did it, it still isn't running, I think he scrapped the project infact.
If you want a turbo, go with a BPT. The engines are plentiful and the swap is fairly straight forward assuming you got everything you need.