Mazda 3 motor 2.3 into a mazdaspeed3

[mglax36]

I blew my speed3 motor such a sad day I was curious if it was possible or if anyone tried to swap the non turbo 2.3 into the speed3. I'm looking to get back on the road again any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

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[JakeMS3]

I assure you, no one on THIS forum has ever, or would ever try and do that.

[Bexar]

Originally Posted by JakeMS3 I assure you, no one on THIS forum has ever, or would ever try and do that.

Not uncommon in the honda world 'cause it's ez

On this car I would image it isn't that bad. But you would run into alot of issues with getting the harnesses to match etc. Just not worth the time involved I would think.

[JakeMS3]

Originally Posted by Bexar Not uncommon in the honda world 'cause it's ez On this car I would image it isn't that bad. But you would run into alot of issues with getting the harnesses to match etc. Just not worth the time involved I would think.

This isn't the Honda world though is it.

[Bexar]

Originally Posted by JakeMS3 This isn't the Honda world though is it.

That's not the point, the point is if these cars were easily swap able people would be doing it like they do Hondas....and they aren't, so it isn't easy

[JakeMS3]

Originally Posted by Bexar That's not the point, the point is if these cars were easily swap able people would be doing it like they do Hondas....and they aren't, so it isn't easy

In the Honda world, guys are swapping k20/24 engines into chassis that have less powerful engines. I see what you're sayin about the possibilities in the Honda world, but the swaps they are performing are for more powerful engines. They don't buy a civic SI and say oh let me swap a D16y8 engine into my car. That's what this guy was doing, taking a great car with powerful engine and replacing it with a less powerful one.

[mglax36]

Ok that's great, but that doesn't answer if it was possible. Speed3 motors are expensive. I was hoping for a cheaper alternative to that because parting the car out is my last option and I don't really want to do that. Or if there's another motor that would fit?

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[Djohns]

Sell your car to someone who won't ruin it.

[mglax36]

Originally Posted by Djohns Sell your car to someone who won't ruin it.

I don't think anybody goes out to intentionally ruin their car.

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Originally Posted by Varomnia How is $4,100 expensive? Just rebuild it yourself to factory specs and it's even cheaper, or build it for about the same cost, assuming you don't go power hungry and start adding cost to a bigger turbo and manifolds etc. MZR DISI Remanufactured Long Block Mazdaspeed 3 Mazdaspeed 6 2006-2013 If somehow that is too expensive, go buy yourself a beater until you are financially stable.

Already got the beater. 4,100 is expensive when you don't have it laying around. I'll see what I can find thanks for the advise

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[Thor Hammer]

OK Malox or whatever your name is. Take yourself on over to Ebay, or even "gasp" craigslist and search for a good used motor. Just because you blew your shit up doesn't mean you have to buy a new one.

Do you even understand that the wiring harness, ECU, etc etc would need to be swapped? If not, please do as Djohns said and sell it to someone that wont ruin it.

[Djohns]

Originally Posted by mglax36 I don't think anybody goes out to intentionally ruin their car. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Already got the beater. 4,100 is expensive when you don't have it laying around. I'll see what I can find thanks for the advise Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

If you want to drop in a NA motor you are going out to intentionally ruin your car.

[Varomnia]

How is $4,100 expensive? Just rebuild it yourself to factory specs and it's even cheaper, or build it for about the same cost, assuming you don't go power hungry and start adding cost to a bigger turbo and manifolds etc. MZR DISI Remanufactured Long Block Mazdaspeed 3 Mazdaspeed 6 2006-2013

If somehow that is too expensive, go buy yourself a beater until you are financially stable.

[Varomnia]

The short answer is, don't swap the 2.3 non turbo engine into your speed. Anything is possible with enough sweat and tears, and this scenario will most assuredly be more tears with a side of sweat.

Since you already have a beater, and money is not all there. I would rather take the time, research, and build the engine either to factory specs, or go crazy with it. You'll learn a lot and have life experiences from it as well, going to meets saying "I built that, it's a part of me now"

Edit: Just don't. Many sweats and tears to be had. Build or sell.

[mglax36]

Originally Posted by Varomnia The short answer is, don't swap the 2.3 non turbo engine into your speed. Anything is possible with enough sweat and tears, and this scenario will most assuredly be more tears with a side of sweat. Since you already have a beater, and money is not all there. I would rather take the time, research, and build the engine either to factory specs, or go crazy with it. You'll learn a lot and have life experiences from it as well, going to meets saying "I built that, it's a part of me now" Edit: Just don't. Many sweats and tears to be had. Build or sell.

Thanks man I probably will try and go the new route. Appreciate the help.

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[stockms3]

Originally Posted by mglax36 Thanks man I probably will try and go the new route. Appreciate the help. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

If you are in a no snow state, and your car is in good condition. I will give you a running 3 for it. You wont need to swap anything and I will put the speed3 to a good use.

Of course you would need to post proper pics in the forums.

[Djohns]

Originally Posted by stockms3 If you are in a no snow state, and your car is in good condition. I will give you a running 3 for it. You wont need to swap anything and I will put the speed3 to a good use. Of course you would need to post proper pics in the forums.

Fuck yea we bout to build that shit?

[stockms3]

Originally Posted by Djohns Fuck yea we bout to build that shit?

Yep

BTW did you ever install the 6 puck clutch? I need it for s4.