2002 mazda Protege5 engine swap

[MazdaPro5Spd]

Ok so recently my engine started acting up and now its running on only 3 cylinders. its come down to needing to swap the engine for another on. My main questions are will it matter if the engine is from another protege5 or can I use one from a 02 protege sedan? Also does it have to one that has a manual transmission or can I use one from a car with an automatic?

just to fill in details.
I have 02 Mazda Protege5 with a 5speed Manual transmission. Need to get a new engine asap, as I cant drive her the way she is
Any info that could help is greatly appreicated and welcomed
Thank you!


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[TheSwapnessMonster]

Any 2.0L FS out of a protege or protege5 should be fine. Idk about a 626, Probe, or mx-3.


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[MrGiggles]

It can be from either transmission, doesn't matter. Use the flywheel from your current engine.

You want a 2000 and newer FS motor. I believe you only have the 626, Protege, and P5 to choose from. Probe and MX3 were discontinued in 97, those were all distributor motors.

 

[MazdaPro5Spd]

So just to update, motor swap was succussfully done. Engine came from an automatic protege5. She runs perfect now. Thank you for the info

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[LA-MP5]

So just to update, motor swap was succussfully done. Engine came from an automatic protege5. She runs perfect now. Thank you for the info ��

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I blew a motor this week and am looking to swap it out myself. Can you tell me how long the procedure took you? I would like to estimate how much shop time I'll need.

 

[BrockWalls]

I blew a motor this week and am looking to swap it out myself. Can you tell me how long the procedure took you? I would like to estimate how much shop time I'll need.

If you've got an engine hoist, a couple sets of hands, and all the right tools, it should take 8 hours max. Even easier if you have a lift and can just pull the car off of the motor and drop it over the new motor. This is of course assuming it's just a straight replacement.

 

[MrGiggles]

Set aside a weekend if you're a DIYer.

I spent a day on mine. I also had to swap everything from my old engine to the new long block. I pulled the engine and trans Frome the top.

Even a flat rate tech would be cutting it close at 6 hours. Most FWD engine replacements bill for 8-12 hours.

While the engine is removed it's a good time to throw on a timing belt, clutch, crank seals, etc.