ECU location

[Jubba]

I did a quick search but could not find it.

does anyone have a pic of where the ECU is located on the MP3?
or can point me to a thread if there is one?

thanks.

I am doing a engine swap, and need to know if the ECU needs to be swapped or what?

 

[KYMP5]

it should be on the passengers side floorboard towards the firewall, under the carpet of course. i think the also are under a little metal plate to protect it from being stepped on all the time.

 

[Jubba]

Thanks. So if they are doing a engine swap, then the ECU will stay the same.

What differences are in the 2.0 dohc engine for the MP3 to a normal 2.0 dohc protege engine?

I am seeing if there will be any difference in performance.

also this engine is imported from japan is there any differences in that?

Thanks for the help.

 

[KYMP5]

i think you can use either ecu but i would wait for some more opinions before you take my opinion on the matter.

 

[mp3moose]

The Jspec engine is completely different. Different cams, pistons, compression ratio, intake and exhuast manifolds. It has 170 ps which is about 162hp. It also uses an OBD-I where as your mp3 uses OBD-II. Technically you could use your stock ecu, but the power is in the OBD I.
Moose

 

[Jubba]

NM did a search found the answer..

How would I know what the engine is? how would I know they just didnt throw some other engine in it or something.

How can I tell what it is?

It has Mazda DOHC 16 Valve written on the valve cover, buts thats all I can tell the difference is.