1.8l to 1.6l AND 1.8l to 1.6l

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10-05-2008, 04:36 AM

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1.8l to 1.6l AND 1.8l to 1.6l

I have two cars,a 1991 with 1.6l and a 8/1995 with a 1.8l.Even though the 8/95 is considered a 96 I cannot find an OBD connector and it has the Mazda diagnostic conn. under hood.
I want to swap engines and sell the 96.I know the install of a 1.8l into an earlier car is well documented.Has anyone put a 1.6l into a 94-97 car?

10-05-2008, 09:58 AM

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10-05-2008, 12:38 PM

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Maybe I should point out that it would be illegal to sell the 96 without telling the buyer about the smaller(more fuel efficient) engine.

10-05-2008, 01:24 PM

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It's also actually illegal to swap in an engine older than the chassis. Seems silly but it is true.

10-05-2008, 01:56 PM

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It's also actually illegal to swap in an engine older than the chassis. Seems silly but it is true.

Maybe not in BC.

10-05-2008, 02:55 PM

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Maybe not in BC.

Some parts of BC.In the area surrounding Vancouver,cars have to pass annual "aircare" inspection.
As a mechanic I think it is rediculous that only a small part of the province has this inspection,but it is a start to cleaner air.

Sorry, off topic.