Hybrid mazda motor!?

[fabian]

I got a 1.6L engine and I was wondering if hondas can swap their head from a 2.0 to a 2.3L can I swap my 1.6 head to a 1.8? If anyone has any information for me PLEASE let me know...

 

[shabaka]

quote from http://web2.airmail.net/theman/protegefaq/

3rd generation:
Any ZL (1.5l) botom end parts will work with the 1.6l (ZM-DE) engine.
The ZL-VE head (which has S-VT) is a direct swap to the ZM-DE engine. You will
need to figure out a way to control the hydraulic controller that varies the intake cam
timing. This system is similar to the one used in the 2001+ Miata BP-VE engines, so
talk to the Miata guys about it the S-VT on their cars to learn more.
Any ZL-DE top end parts will work with the ZM-DE engine.
European spec ZM-DE 9.4:1 pistons are also available:
ZMY1-11-SA0A normal size
ZMY1-11-SB0A .025 oversize
ZMY1-11-SBXA .050 oversize

good site with tons of info

 

[NegatiZE]

1.6L ZM-DE and 1.8/2.0 FS engines are totally different.

Get the 1.5L ZL-VE head w/ VVT. Good luck getting it to work though!