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07-02-2011, 09:49 AM | #1 |
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97 323 astina sedans engine questions
hi guys and girls, i have just brought my first mazda as the title says a 97 323 ba astina sedan with a auto box in it.
it currently has the v6 engine in it thats a bit tired and could do with a rebuild but before i do that i am going to do the car up as there are no astinas around where i live done up. i was wondering on everyones opionon on which way i should go firstly i will be changing to a manual but do i stick with the v6 and work that or if its possible i was thinking of changing to the 1.8 and add a turbo. is it even possible to do a clean swap from the v6 to the 4 and what pit falls may i run in to along the way? thanks in advance for any help pics to come soon. |
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07-02-2011, 10:39 AM | #2 |
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Different computers, stuff like ABS and passengers airbags among other things. May be easier to buy one with a fresh 4cyl engine or get the import version of the 6...
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07-02-2011, 12:41 PM | #4 |
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Welcome to AGT.
You'd be better off getting a 2.5L KL engine and dropping that in, and probably getting a manual front cut from a V6 to make sure you get all the bits for a manual conversion There's quite a bit of difference between what's in the V6 and I4 engine bays, but having said that it is pretty much all bolt-on differences.
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