Decisions decisions decisions...

[Safety Guy]

I suppose you could widen your search to include a B6ME. Mine looks like it will go in just like a B6.

Karl

[htchbck]

Here is the thread from when I built Danny's car using a B6 out of a '90 323.

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40679

And a B8 SOHC shouldn't require much more time/money than a 90+ 323 swap. They are pretty much the same engine other than the B8 being a little longer. Drilling a new hole for the passenger side motor mount bolt to go through takes care of that though.

[scitzz]

The ME opens up a couple doors, same price range, 3-400 bucks basically. For about 100K. Which means I definitely replace all the seals, and such.

Waiting ruins my time plans, I wanted to be painting parts right about...NOW!

I think I am going to go with a black and chrome look under the hood, color of wiring TBD.

1.8 down the road would be at LKQ for 200, mileage and actual availability unknown.

Oh yeah! Can you fit the Festiva VC on the B6?

Decisions decisions decisions.

[scitzz]

Verified. 94 Mazda 323 with 52K. Comes with exhaust and intake, but they came off an AT. $300. Already pulled, sitting on a shelf, 90 day warranty, 2 1/2 hour drive. Can you say road trip Monday?

B6 plans on!

ccasion9::wav:ccasion9:

[Safety Guy]

Sounds like a good deal. I paid that much for one with around 80K miles back around 2005 for my first swap.

You should have a large nose crank and you know you'll need a TB off an MTX car. A Protege DX (B8 engine) will work fine to provide that part.

Have a good road trip!

Karl

[scitzz]

Yup, there is an LKQ that has some possible b8 cars that I will check.

Thanks for all the help so far, guys! I have a feeling I will need more later!

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[scitzz]

Let me make sure this is all in one spot.

I am going for a 90-94 323 ECU from a MTX marked B61K and two plugs.

I need a three wire TPS for the throttle body, I have sourced one from a 93 Protege SOHC for $35.

Extend brake line, be sure to install/align check valve.

Splice IAC, Large gauge to large, small to small.

Swap all Festy stuff over. Disty, flywheel, starter, water outlet/thermostat housing.

Is the Water pump the same? I plan on a new one. That pipe across the front of the engine, too sleepy to think of the name. swap it over, right?

Modify Exhaust. Flex pipe will do for now.

Swap Festy intake wiring onto the B6 Intake. B3 injectors COULD work, though, just in case?

Modify Throttle cable.

Feel free to edit if I missed something!

[scitzz]

Paint! I want to paint it up some! What is a good brand of paint for holding up to heat, and time? Rattle can that is?

[scitzz]

Let me make sure this is all in one spot.

I am going for a 90-94 323 ECU from a MTX marked B61K and two plugs.

I need a three wire TPS for the throttle body, I have sourced one from a 93 Protege SOHC for $35. MTX (edited)

Extend brake line, be sure to install/align check valve.

Splice IAC, Large gauge to large, small to small.

Swap all Festy stuff over. Disty, flywheel, starter, water outlet/thermostat housing.

Is the Water pump the same? I plan on a new one. That pipe across the front of the engine, too sleepy to think of the name. swap it over, right?

Modify Exhaust. Flex pipe will do for now.

Swap Festy intake wiring onto the B6 Intake. B3 injectors COULD work, though, just in case?

Modify Throttle cable.

Feel free to edit if I missed something!

Edited

[scitzz]

B6....

Acquired!

There she is, all hemmed in by bigger engines. She sat there, collecting dust, since some time before 1995! 49K on her.



This dude got her down.



Dig the recycling of old parts for the counter balance on the hoist



Strapped in and ready to come to her new home!



The spark plugs came out like they were greased up, easy peasy.



The rest of the album...

http://s78.photobucket.com/albums/j91/scitzz/Adventures%20in%20Festivas%20March%203%202011/Baby%20Car%20B6%20Swap%202012/B6%20First%20look%20Bought%208%209%202012/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ20

I looked up the AZ part number for a 1992 Mazda 323 with a MTX, and the Festiva MTX Throttle position sensor. They both are the same! I should be able to use the festy one, no?



I got the ECU as well. Planning the day for tomorrow right now!

[Prafeston]

Wow...it really is such a tiny Engine!

[scitzz]

Wow...it really is such a tiny Engine!

3/10ths of a liter bigger than a B3

[freshtiva]

Wow...it really is such a tiny Engine!

But it makes a big difference.

[scitzz]

But it makes a big difference.

I hope so!

I have a question. Can I use the manual TPS off my B3 on that throttle body?

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[FestYboy]

Paul, do yourself a favor and hit the cylinders with some PB while you're preping for the swap, you don't want to start with sticking rings. also once you get it in, you won't time it like a Festy, you need it to sit at 10-12* depending on the quality of your fuel. the first oil change should be a rotella and 5-20 mix for the much needed zink. you could add some (small amount) of ATF for the added detergent value, or find some 5-20HD oil.

as far as transmissions, you use the flywheel/clutch for the trans, not the engine.

i'm sorry i missed the start of the thread, i would have jumped in.