turbo or engine swap

[mazda30x]

hey i got a 1.6 dohc mazda 30x(mx3) wondering if i should turbo it and convert to manual (wot box would i need to use) or jus get a engine conversion what engines go into these things

[umcamara]

The internal combustion engine will be your best bet.

[RS_OBD'oh_2]

LOL

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[JWMX3]

The internal combustion engine will be your best bet.

or the wankel, after all its a mazda

[Ryan]

Do what you like, its your car. B and K series engines fit. Money is your limiting factor, as always.

[RS_OBD'oh_2]

how much power do you want? With no goal, you get no advise.

[fowljesse]

You should switch to manual for sure.
I agree that we need more info in order to give opinions about a swap.

[mazda30x]

hey guys wanting a fair bot of power mayby 14 quaters i was thinking a bpt 1.8 out of a mazda familia is that possiable as its a 4wd gearbox?

[RS_OBD'oh_2]

300 hp?
Sure, can be done.

see the worklogs. Mi|<E's worklog is a good place to start. He put in a BP, added forged internals, stand alone ems, G series tranny with a Mazdaspeed LSD... the turbo goodies should be going in soon. Most of what you could ever need to know will be found in those pages. Take your time and read through it. Aslo see Lime Green's posts. It'll take plenty of cash and much work.

Keep in mind that with 300hp, you'll pretty much need to go to a standalone ems.

[mazda30x]

was thinking the familia engine swap or is there anywhere that does turbo kits for the b6 dohc and wot manual gear box will fit up to it

[RS_OBD'oh_2]

there is no turbo kit for the b6. You'll need the G series tranny if you make big power. The b6 can do over 200 in stock form with a good tune. This is not cheap or easy. start reading and saving now.

[mazda30x]

damn so is it possiable to convert to the bpt out of a familia even tho its a awd

[RS_OBD'oh_2]

The best and most cost effective way is to swap in a BP then add the turbo. I can only help so much. Please look in the FAQ's there is full swap guide and donor lists. Did you check out the worklogs yet?

[mazda30x]

hey just figured out its a B5 not B6 engine code is B551 is there a turbo kit for a B5 and what manual box do u put in it ? a mx5 one?

[RS_OBD'oh_2]

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