Transmission issues with BP engine swap
 

Ok, first off, this is my first time to post anything on this website. (however I look at it like everyday, as it is very helpful) Now I have a problem. I have a 1995 Protege LX that I have put some mods on even though my car has almost 160,000 miles on it! Anyway, I wanted to know if my Transmission would bolt directly to the the new BP engine I plan to get. It has the G series since it was built in 95 instead of the F series tranny. Once I get the engine I can stop complaining about my high mileage, but for the meantime, please tell me everything I need to make this swap work. (I am new to proteges and to this website, so please bear with me) Any help is appreciated. Thanks alot.

--Chris

go to the engine drive train section bruce is doing a very comprehensive post on the swap and you only have the g series tranny if you already have a 1.8L from what i was told

If you plan to bolt the engine up to your current tranny then it will install with no problems , However with the G tranny , I am not sure as yet whether the axles are different .... Damn and I was in the mazda dealer today and I could have asked them ... They love me at the dealer lol, ...
Bruce

its all good
 

The axles, I found out work fine. This is good since I just purchased a new driver's side CV axle to replace mine that just went out. Not bad for almost 162k! Anyway the protege is pretty bad shape right now. Coolant leak is like a fountain. Oh man. Oh well Im getting that new engine so no need for harcore repair right now. From what I am reading online, this whole swap seems direct with the exception of air sensor and wiring harness. Im using my old tranny until I can afford a new one as I just had some work done on it. (a new clutch too)

The wire harness should not be a big problem .. I am mainly waiting to get my 323 on the road before pulling the 1.5L ... that is my only delay , in the case of something happening , I can't be without a car.. but anyway .... I am using the kia sephia harness , and also the MAS is different for the BP .. you can get all this on www.car-part.com .. just make sure it is for the 1.8 DOHC motor not the 1.5L motor .... the Kia sephia uses the same MAS sensor also.. and also a certain year MPV and mazda miata (1.6 I think) .If you use your current tranny and axles you should have nooooo problem .. just pull the motor , change the wire harness take off the accesories and bolt the tranny on ... The starter should be the same ... I will find out and post ..

Bruce