Mazda 2.3 Turbo And MX5 Duratec Info

No info guys??
Found another pic of the engine in a mazda 6 mps, from this angle it looks very simmilar to a duratec . . . Although being a 2.3 it still may be too tall for the escort engine bay but it has been done!

Thanks for confirming that bill Now just gotta find a wreck for cheap and it's duratime[88] Wont be for quite a while yet but hopefully by then there will be more wrecks to choose from!

Yep i want a ticket to the go zone for sure Iv'e been told by so many people that a half cut with an srd0det would be much cheaper power. . .which it may be, But it doesnt seem right to me[B)] At least the I4 is basicallya ford engine

The amount of good reports iv'e seen so far on the I4 gets my hopes up for it, including the work done by sbd in the uk to date
Now that i know the engine comes in a turbo version thats just another thing off my list of research!. It may even work out cheaper than turboing a standard 2 litre I4??
Now what i want to find out is..
1> If the same exaust manifold can be used from the mazda?
2> If you can use the same throttle setup and possibly ECU?
I think i would want to start off with keeping the turbo I4 completely standard to start with so hopefully most of the standard engine gear can be used. . . Plenty of power to start with[:x)][:x)]
I guess a front mount intercooler would have to be used also as the one on top would surely foul the bonnet!
Bill do you know if there is any other benefits of the 2.3 over the 2.0 other than torque?

Sorry for the ramble but it helps me to write this down . . Although now i will probably go to bed and have nightmares about duratecs in the go zone[88][88]

Have still been researching Found these pics of an mx5 on the turbosport forum, Thanks for that bob2? Anyway this 2 litre i4 with 6 speed(ithink) is already around the right way as the mx5 is RWD But look at the size of that box[:0] Looks like it may be a challenge to fit in an escort tunnel? I also noted that the engine is sitting far back in the bay which may or may not be an advantage?? ie mounting hole for shifter in mk2 to far forward or too far back?? Water rail may be utilised also ??



Other pics not working . . will upload later

It is sitting that far back for weight distribution.
This motor will still bolt up like my photos.
Measure the mx5 box and compare with sierra type 9
An auto tunnel escort is a must.

Travis

If you went with this engine, that is one from an MX5 you would have to remove the water housing from the back of the motor showen in the last picture, because there is not enough clearance for the one showen. The water rail will fit over the standard exhaust manifold but its restrictive. This motor has VCT which is excellent. You don't need a custom timing chain cover thats a cost saving.

Unfortunately the later the engine the more involved the ECU and emission equipment become which makes it difficult to transplant. Ontop of this the manufacturers also find more ways to restrict the ECU's ability to cope with engine mods etc.

If you're determined to go Mazda have you considered the previous generation MX5's - initially a 1600 and then the 1800. Both are relatively inexpensive to purchase with a box in the RWD configuration? Looking at these engines the manifolding and gearbox is a lot less cumbersome than the current range of engines.