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1991 mazda b2200 automatic engine swap
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pickupgal
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Jan 20, 2012, 5:18 PM
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1991 mazda b2200 automatic engine swap
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I have the original carb mazda motor in my 91 b2200. Is there any other motor I can swap it with?
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Discretesignals
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Jan 20, 2012, 7:22 PM
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Re: 1991 mazda b2200 automatic engine swap
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You can swap it with anything that will fit in the engine bay if you have the money and time.
Just curious, but why are you wanting to do a motor swap?
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
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pickupgal
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Jan 21, 2012, 8:54 AM
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My motor is done and i cant find another mazda with a good motor. Thats why im trying to find out what othe motors i can use with out alot of customizing. Appreciate any suggestions!
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jan 21, 2012, 9:27 AM
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Have you consulted a reputable salvage yard for a tested exact duplicate? It should come with everything, compression test results and miles known with a warranty. If your truck is in good overall shape otherwise it would save a lot of grief. At the age you might find a whole truck with body damage or getting too rusty but has a good engine.
Have your VIN # handy if you call one as there could be mid year differences that matter or who knows? Many used parts (salvage yards) have inventoried their stock and in touch with others inventory,
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re-tired
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Jan 21, 2012, 12:13 PM
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swaps are never easy or cheap. You always have tech problems that can cost hundreds to clear up or even stop the project dead . motor mounts, exhaust ,tranny ,clutch or converter, wiring ,linkages ,etc. anyone thing or combo can and will go wrong. If you want to save the truck ,check with a eng rebuider /machine shop. If you do the R&R it could be reasonable.
LIFE'S SHORT GO FISH
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pickupgal
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Jan 21, 2012, 5:23 PM
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Yea i,ve been checkin scrap yards pretty regular and craigslist. But no i havent had the compression test ran. The bodys n good shape, a lil rust on dr cab corner but ive just grown partial too it. But it may be time for a new one. Ill check on the test, butdont want to put to much more time or money into.....Thanks
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jan 21, 2012, 5:39 PM
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What do you think it's worth with a good engine? From a rust belt area (road salt) and telling you that if you see a hole from rust now it could be hidden all over but will show its ugly face and is a vehicle killer vs what they are worth.
Sounds like you love this thing and bet you could find a better one - perhaps newer or not that doesn't need much of anything and no rust from some areas.
An engine will cost some big bucks no matter how you slice it. You said "new" and if new is in your budget you might save by doing that now but you have to decide that............
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