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a97sky

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« on: August 07, 2009, 07:25:00 AM »
Just for shigs and tiggles has anyone swapped anything larger into their xr2 and/or converted it to rwd. I have heard it to be possible to swap in the bp, bpt or klze motors but has anyone physically done it? Just for fun guys lets hear the stories.
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« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2009, 09:13:00 AM »
There is a rumor of a monster AWD, BP powered Capri running around the Pocono mountains area. They call it the GTXR2........

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« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2009, 10:08:00 AM »
I've heard of this GTXR2...I've also heard its not for the faint of heart...

BP, and BPT are possible and have been done, RWD is possible but would have to be nearly 100% custom. There are no parts that would bolt on, and a massive amount of cutting and custom fabbing would be required.

BP and BPT require cutting of the framerail, modding engine mounts, modding the jackshaft mount, and all sorts of rigging for the fuel lines and intake piping. Its really, really tight.

The KLZE has been proven to fit in a BF 323 engine bay, but noone to my knowledge has ever crammed it into a capri. I think the KLZE requires a different gtype (i'm not positive on that one) but that would require custom or hybrid axles. Would be a screamer though!
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« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2009, 12:43:00 PM »
i been thinking hard about trying to get a NA shell and playing with a SR20DET for the FWD.

what RWD cars have the same wheel base?

280zx?
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« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2009, 04:51:00 PM »
I also have an 88 323 fwd hatch waiting for a powertrain. It is wired for a B6T but was thinking about a BPT. I could be for sale. It has a Merc Tracer interior.
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« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2009, 05:58:00 AM »
swapping a bpt would be kind of a waste wouldnt it? isnt it the same block as the b6t just bored .20 and larger pistons?
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« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2009, 07:25:00 AM »
Heck no! The 1.8 block is an inch longer, and crank, pistons, block, head, cams, manifolds are all different. Its very worth it though the 1.8 has a much flatter power curve to it.

Some manufacturers do use the same block for both a 1.6 and a 1.8 but not Mazda. The only thing common between the two engines is the connecting rods.

More info here:
  http://www.solomiata.com/Mx5Engine.html

PS: The BPT gtx engine is 180hp stock, and if you can find a gtr BPT, it runs 210hp stock... a lot better base than 132hp the B6T makes stock.
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« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2009, 09:45:00 AM »
ditto what he said
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a97sky

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« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2009, 03:04:00 AM »
wow! your right then I guess its worth it to swap in a BPT then, I didn't realize they were that different. thanks for the info though.
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« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2009, 11:53:00 AM »
as soon as i get a job i want to try the klze engine swab into my 1991 base mercury capri....can any one tell me at a price range im looking at just to completely swab it...no extras in performance parts...PLEASE email me at rocha57ruben@hotmail.com
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« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2009, 11:56:00 AM »
if you get a motor and tranny for say 800.00 your looking at id say realistically 13-1500.00
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