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Stew
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by Stew » Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:08 pm
Hi,
Maybe this has been covered before on the UK site, I don't know. Seems to be a popular topic in the States at the moment.
I've inherited a Probe 16V and after doing some research on the Probe and the MX6 it seems that the 24 valve V6 model is much smoother and more powerful.
Has anyone out there had any experience in putting the 2.5V6 engine into a 2 litre Probe ?
Also, I've combed the internet to look for a specialist garage who deals with Probes and Mazda MX6's, but not found anything. I've done a few engine swaps in my time, but it would be nice to give the work to someone else for a change .......
Cheers
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by Kit » Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:24 am
Yes, seveal times.
'Rusty McQueen', was the famous one,
Any one any Photos from them times
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by Slick » Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:55 pm
No offence, but why??
Be mentioned lots, but only actually done once or twice, with a few failed attempts along the way……
For all the work, hassle and expense it would be far easier to sell the 16v and buy a 24v
Just my opinion
I have both anyway
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by Stew » Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:26 pm
Thanks.
Biggest problem seems to be getting hold of a low mileage or rebuilt 2.5 engine........
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by Kit » Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:37 pm
Stew wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:26 pm
Thanks.
Biggest problem seems to be getting hold of a low mileage or rebuilt 2.5 engine........
That's the easy bit, what a the ECU, Temic system, the wiring loom, transmission.
Do your self a favor & JUST GO & BUY a 24v! for f*** ssck
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by mojo98 » Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:50 pm
Looks like a tidy 16v you have, if you want a 24v sell your 16v and buy a 24v
Simple option.
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by Stew » Wed Jul 17, 2024 7:31 pm
Thanks everybody for your input.
I've done a few engine swaps in my time, so I thought it would be easy....... Not so apparently.
The reason I wanted to keep this particular car is that it's been in the family since 1997, been well looked after, garaged etc and only 60000 miles.
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by Slick » Sun Jul 21, 2024 10:23 am
Definitely worth keeping then
Buy a cheap 24v as a second
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by Kit » Sun Jul 21, 2024 10:37 am
Slick wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2024 10:23 am
Definitely worth keeping then
Buy a cheap 24v as a second
Have you still got your Black 24v for sale
There's the solution
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