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Originally Posted by 1337
Volones,
Thanks for the help. I'm pretty sure I have the F25M, because the 1.6L is DOHC. (Unless someone knows of an SOHC version of the 1.6... if you trust Wikipedia, there is only a DOHC 1.6 Mazda Familia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ) |
Yes, the '92-'93 model years Mazda MX-3RS came with a SOHC B6 engine. Check out this wiki page about the Mazda B-series engines...
Mazda B engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Originally Posted by 1337
Protege FAQ gives a table of the Protege models that come with the F25M, but does anyone know what other cars (probe? escort?) also use F25M or at least the same gear design as the F25M?
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Yes, the previous article explains which cars used which engine, so that should help.
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Sidenote: Less than a year before I bought my Protege, the previous owner had the transmission replaced at a shop (the owner paid $2500 for a new clutch and trans on a $3000 car). Is there a chance the shop could have installed a non-F25M transmission?
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Yes again. It is common for people in the MX-3 community to swap their F-series transmission for a G-series one when they add a turbo. The F-series has trouble when the engine can produce over ~200ft/lbs torque and has a tendency to shred gears, especially 3rd and crack cases. The G-series has a more robust case and stronger gearset, so that's why they use them. Evidently it's a pretty straight forward swap too.