The transmissions are completely different. You could probably physically shoehorn the engines in there, since the Mazda3 takes both the 1.5 liter engine package and the 2.0, but it'll be a custom axle and mount job for sure.
even if it could handle the power, the 6mt would be FAR better given the added power than a 5mt. but my guess is like most swap questions like this, the simple answer is that its possible (with enough money and skill anything is) but not feasible.
The transmission in the 2 is a G9. Same exact box as the gen one 2.3 Mazda 3
sweet, so in theory a 2.3 could be shoe horned into the 2?? Assuming I can get get some solid engine mounts made to hold up the motor where it needs to be?
sweet, so in theory a 2.3 could be shoe horned into the 2?? Assuming I can get get some solid engine mounts made to hold up the motor where it needs to be?
Sounds like a lot of work for a ~50hp increase. I think I would rather go turbo/supercharged.(dark)
What about using the 2003 Mazdaspeed 2.0 Turbo unit? ~170hp
Other than it being a complete chunk of s*** of an engine?
My opinion... build the engine that's in it up to the limit where the power can actually be used. If you're breaking traction every single chance you get, it's a pointless modification because you're not getting anywhere faster.
I'm highly considering a 2 when I get back into the States. It's not a heavy car by any stretch of the imagination. Put it on a slight diet, add a little bit of N/A power and I'm sure you'd be surprised what kind of a difference it can make. Not to mention slow cars are more fun to drive fast than fast cars driving slow.
I thought someone mentioned the fiesta in europe which is on the same chassis has a 2.0 in it.
-Derrick
Other than it being a complete chunk of s*** of an engine?
My opinion... build the engine that's in it up to the limit where the power can actually be used. If you're breaking traction every single chance you get, it's a pointless modification because you're not getting anywhere faster.
I'm highly considering a 2 when I get back into the States. It's not a heavy car by any stretch of the imagination. Put it on a slight diet, add a little bit of N/A power and I'm sure you'd be surprised what kind of a difference it can make. Not to mention slow cars are more fun to drive fast than fast cars driving slow.
yeah, what phen said... it blows.Sounds like a lot of work for a ~50hp increase. I think I would rather go turbo/supercharged.(dark)
What about using the 2003 Mazdaspeed 2.0 Turbo unit? ~170hp
I see no real point in turboing the Mazda2 unless I can drop the compression ratio down to as much as 8.0:1.. at 10:1 it's almost pointless to run that 4 to 5 psi just to shorten the life span of the motor (been there, done that with Subarus for the past 8 years).. I rather just spend that kind of cash on a new motor if it can be dropped in and run on NA all day long using OEM power.. I just wanted to know if the mazda 2 and 3 are close enough related to drop a motor in it being NA and all.
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