I have a 1993 f150 4x4. I was wondering if the engine out of an f150 lightning of the same year would bolt on to my current drivetrain or what would have to modify.

Are these engines by any chance the Integra GSR engine and the IOntegra Type R engine? 1.8 liter engine, 225?? Sounds like it to me

No, its a Mazda engine. The 225 is a GTR engine. I would suspect it is out of a Miata.

Marc, All of these engines will fit into the probe (all models), according to Michel Fortier (spelling?). I e-mailed him about a ZE (jap 2.5L, 200hp), He said they will all fit, maybe different mounts but you would need the ECU which is a little harder to come by. The trans will def mount up to the ZE don't know bout the 1.8. Does any one know if the headers from a Miata or MX3 would fit on the 2.0L Probe engine? Kevin 95 Probe SE Pilot SS & Bosal Exhaust, Nology, K&N w/Cold Air Incuction, Test Pipe http://www.crosswinds.net/~probesvt probesvt@...

I forgot the URL, but I read somewhere on a site regarding Mazda engines, the the 2.0L in our cars is a different block from any other Mazda miata engine, and that the cylinder spacing was different than the miata engines, meaning a miata manifold probably would not bolt right up, though you might be able to remove the bolt flange and weld another in it place, with some slight bending of the primaries, assuming it is not cast. Just an idea. Enjoy, Bryan >

So you are saying that most Mazda engines will bolt up right in our 2.0L Probes? If so I would love to get a KL-ZE engine. People before kept telling me how it isn't worth it and that it will cost around $5K to get it to work. Marc

What is your definition of bolt right up? The KL-ZE, or KL-03 will fit right into the engine bay of a 2.0L Probe. It is the same car. Whether the transmission will bolt up is another story, even though they have the "same" transmissions the interface between the motor and tranny may be different, hence the different clutch and flywheel. As for other Mazda engines, *shrug*. Based on the Mazda Engine Interchangability website, I would wager that other Mazda engine would not "bolt right up", though I am sure they would fit, heck they fit that 1.8L in a Miata. 8-) Also based on that website, is that it claims cylinder spacing is same on our 2.0L "FS" series as on the 1.8L "B" series, which means a Miata manifold might work for our cars if the bolt flange was changed. I verified via photographs of headers than the FS and B have different bolt flange, but the primary spacing may/should be the same. My friend just picked up an 1990 Miata, I'll have to check it out. Enjoy, Bryan Pendleton >

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I am looking at the same thing for my '86. It seems the other crate motors are more expensive than what Ford is throwing out. Almost makes sense because Ford has all the automation and economies of scale than a smaller shop putting them together. I'm leaning towards the Ford crate motor. I have the added issue of staying Speed Density or converting to Mass Air... With no power adder, I've heard that a similar prepped SD is quicker than MA. Would love to hear anyone else's take on it. Thanx,

I am looking at the same thing for my '86. It seems the other crate motors are more expensive than what Ford is throwing out. Almost makes sense because Ford has all the automation and economies of scale than a smaller shop putting them together. I'm leaning towards the Ford crate motor. I have the added issue of staying Speed Density or converting to Mass Air... With no power adder, I've heard that a similar prepped SD is quicker than MA. Would love to hear anyone else's take on it. Thanx,

I am looking at the same thing for my '86. It seems the other crate motors are more expensive than what Ford is throwing out. Almost makes sense because Ford has all the automation and economies of scale than a smaller shop putting them together. I'm leaning towards the Ford crate motor. I have the added issue of staying Speed Density or converting to Mass Air... With no power adder, I've heard that a similar prepped SD is quicker than MA. Would love to hear anyone else's take on it. Thanx,

Jerry a long block is pretty much a complete motor minus water pump, oil pan, intake, ect... everything except the accesories. a short block is just the rotating assembly block, crank, pistons. as for 347, 331, they are stroked out 302's, longer rods there are differnt ways of doing it for each motor. as for super chargers youll have to get info from others as i dont know much about them. best bet is to pick up MM&FF magazine some back issues cover all the super chargers. the other route is to find a reputable speed shop. ask around to find the best one. cuz i know where im at there are a lot of crooks.

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