Engine Replacement Interchangeability FAQ Guide

[haze20]

This thread should actually be erased from the server since Sam can't even use the site anymore.

 

[yudkib]

that makes no sense. he didnt get banned for being a contributor, he got banned because he broke the rules.

 

[gato9lives]

im back. Cant believe this never got stickied.

 

[2003.5_MSP]

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[mazdaspeedp]

Sub legit thread

 

[JaLMP5]

I'll have to agree that this needs a sticky, I knew i've seen it before but I couldn't remember where for the life of me.

 

[2088 MSP]

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[gangstagangsta]

Sub, tired of using the search function to find this

 

[JDMazdaFamilia]

Sub. Where can I get the plate for the turbo oil return?

 

[RicoP5]

sticky!!

 

[Sport23]

Sticky!

 

[gangstagangsta]

Just bought a 03 P5 motor for my MSP build. I had a few questions:
1. Will I need the main cap support plate to be installed on the shortblock before I can mount and balance the crank and bearings?
2. On a 03 p5 head are the intake and exhaust cams going to work with the MSP turbo setup?

I am trying to build the donor motor as much as possible before pulling mine out of the car. I thought I would be able to have the donor motor it ready to go so I can pull mine and replace it with the other but after talking to the machine shop I am not so sure. Any advice is greatly appreciated!!!!

 

[Sport23]

1. No. The crank goes in first, then the MBSP, then the oil pan. Also, the MSP MBSP has a fitting for the oil return. You can use the MSP part (protegegarage.com), modify your MBSP, or modify your oil pan.
2. The cams will be fine.

 

[alazare619]

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