V6 engine?
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Yes, but it is not easy. Look over on the Protege tech page at:
protege tech page
actually here is a more direct link:
Protege GT with V6
[ 11-09-2001: Message edited by: dolphin ]
protege tech page
actually here is a more direct link:
Protege GT with V6
[ 11-09-2001: Message edited by: dolphin ]
Just playin, but are you really considering this?It may be possible, but I don't think I would do it...
I own a Probe GT actually, and as I've mentioned before, I've had lots of problems with the car over the years. I autocrossed the car before, so that might contribute to a bit of wear, but let me see...
It was a daily driver, now with 177,000 kms on it. I never modded the engine itself, only intake, exhaust, ignition, and various small stuff. On the odd time I drove it pretty hard, but otherwise I'm no maniac and don't launch the car at every stop light or anything, and neither do I redline the car (I've done it a couple times over the years only...surprising?)...
'93 Probe GT, major repairs till now - engine gaskets blown twice (oil leaks), actually a third time as of now, I think...oil's coming through the sparkplug holes...distributor blown twice (damn pricey part), stock sparkplug wires frazzled, ECU problem, had to replace (stock one). Engine was replaced
once, due to (I forgot) but something blown in the bottom end, causing oil to gush unknowingly during one trip, and fried the bottom end.
Minor repairs unrelated to the engine included too many things to mention, but stuff like the 2nd gear blew up after 5 years (OK that's sort of not too bad, but still...), oil gauge was never accurate, replaced 5 times (!!), 02 sensor replaced a couple times, timing belt snapped once (that was due to engine oil leaking on it and screwing up the belt's material), and various failures for emissions tests (after about 5 years of owning the car).
So, I'd be careful about putting in an old Probe engine into the MP3. Maybe I was one of those unlucky ones, but I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one. Then again, a fellow with an MX6 in another post claims there were no problems with his car, so who knows? All I'm saying is be careful...
I own a Probe GT actually, and as I've mentioned before, I've had lots of problems with the car over the years. I autocrossed the car before, so that might contribute to a bit of wear, but let me see...
It was a daily driver, now with 177,000 kms on it. I never modded the engine itself, only intake, exhaust, ignition, and various small stuff. On the odd time I drove it pretty hard, but otherwise I'm no maniac and don't launch the car at every stop light or anything, and neither do I redline the car (I've done it a couple times over the years only...surprising?)...
'93 Probe GT, major repairs till now - engine gaskets blown twice (oil leaks), actually a third time as of now, I think...oil's coming through the sparkplug holes...distributor blown twice (damn pricey part), stock sparkplug wires frazzled, ECU problem, had to replace (stock one). Engine was replaced
once, due to (I forgot) but something blown in the bottom end, causing oil to gush unknowingly during one trip, and fried the bottom end.Minor repairs unrelated to the engine included too many things to mention, but stuff like the 2nd gear blew up after 5 years (OK that's sort of not too bad, but still...), oil gauge was never accurate, replaced 5 times (!!), 02 sensor replaced a couple times, timing belt snapped once (that was due to engine oil leaking on it and screwing up the belt's material), and various failures for emissions tests (after about 5 years of owning the car).
So, I'd be careful about putting in an old Probe engine into the MP3. Maybe I was one of those unlucky ones, but I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one. Then again, a fellow with an MX6 in another post claims there were no problems with his car, so who knows? All I'm saying is be careful...
My experince was just the opposite of MP3Ben. I got my MX-6 LX V6 in Jun of 92,and had few problems. It was my autocross car for five seasons and I taught both my children to drive in it. It will probably become my son's daily driver next year.
I agree with APEXistud about ruining an MP3. Now a regular ES is a differnet story.
I agree with APEXistud about ruining an MP3. Now a regular ES is a differnet story.
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The ES is a different story because there are more than 1500 of them running around, IMO.
Hey. Well, firstly it wouldn't be an OLD v6 engine, it would be a new one. For now it's just something to consider, even though I'm more likely to go w/ a turbo. I like this car, but I just wanna give it some balls and a few minor non-performance upgrades (new sub, sunroof, etc). I'm just putting the idea here for discussion. Best case scenario, I get a V6 and turbocharge it. That would be baaaad. 
I don't really have an opinion on whether dropping a V6 would ruin the MP3 or not (because of it being limited), but I do agree it would be FAST with the V6 and a turbo!
As I said, there are varying experiences with that motor, and it just might be that I got the lemon of the bunch...
If it's a new motor, I'd say it's a helluva lot safer than an old one, that's for sure...or else some guy could sell you a motor like the one I still have in the Probe, and it'd be terrible hehe...I don't think my old Probe motor is in any condition to handle much of anything before it burst open and pistons came flying out LOL...
But yeah, do some research and figure if it's worthwhile and is still a viable option. Good luck!
As I said, there are varying experiences with that motor, and it just might be that I got the lemon of the bunch...
If it's a new motor, I'd say it's a helluva lot safer than an old one, that's for sure...or else some guy could sell you a motor like the one I still have in the Probe, and it'd be terrible hehe...I don't think my old Probe motor is in any condition to handle much of anything before it burst open and pistons came flying out LOL...
But yeah, do some research and figure if it's worthwhile and is still a viable option. Good luck!
Yes, The MX6 and the 626 shared platforms and drivetrains. It is a difficult engine to bolt on power but it can be done. There is also a stock 200Hp version available in Japan. I think Corksport sells them and the ECU etc to make them run. It was an engineering coup when it came out. It was the smallest and lighest v6 available.
HI all.. new here.. the probe/mx6/626 2.5 V6 KL-03 or KL-ZEjspec are great motors. if taken care of. with a small turbo on a stock motor you can get well over 200HP at the wheels.. with a slightly built motor and a turbo you can get more. the kl-ze is a 200HP stock motor from japan. a few of the guys i know are running this. but with the o2 sensors and some of the other smog that has to be added they run slightly less than 200HP.
