i have a 2000 mazda protege with a 1.8L engine and a 5 speed transmission. i want to swap the engine, transmission, and drive axles wih that of a mazda 3 around the 2005 years. what modifications do i need to do. i know that the mazda 3 is wider so is there anywhere that i can buy shorter drives axles. motor mounts difference crossmember difference ect

 

why ?

 

power and ease of getting performance parts. alo it should be fun to swap

 

not going to happen.....unless you got $$$$$$$$$$

2 totally different drivetrains...engines....ecu's...everything

you're better off swapping in a KL-ZE or the other MX-6 motor if you want more power

 

so if i swap my engine with one from an mx-6 i don't have to change any of the drivechain?

 

drivetrain...you mean.....

both of these threads should help you out....

the 1st link is for a swap into a 2000 Protege like you have....the 2nd link is a swap into a 02 Protege 5, but it's basically the same as what you have

Slotege KLZE Swap Thread - Mazda Forums

KLZE how to - Mazda Forums

 

thanks a bunch those links were extremely helpful

 

no problem. that site has LOADS of helpful info and a lot more Mazda enthusiast that are willing to help, all the mazda peeps in this section are mainly rotary peeps.

also something else you might want to look into.....if ur engine is still in good shape (meaning you haven't blown a hole in it.....look into forging the engine and turboing it....

i'm not sure if the 00 protege's 1.8L are the same as the miata 1.8L, but if they are i know they will hold boost from turbo's real good.

or a BP-T swap.....

 

Why don't you just buy a 05 Mazda3 and save yourself a whole lot of trouble? Better yet, buy an 07 MS3.

AB