thoughtcriminal
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- Location
- Apalachian Mountains, PA
- Vehicle Year
- 1994
- Make / Model
- Mazda
- Engine Size
- 4.0 (until it breaks anyway)
- Transmission
- Manual
Well, the way I see it, with 187k on an engine that has not been babied, my truck is going to need a new engine sometime in the next few years (maybe months)
So, with that in mind its time to start researching the swap so when I get to it, I will know what options I have.
The truck being set up for offroad racing, I am looking to get at least 300 horsepower out of whatever I put in in (without using nos). Now with that being said, I also need to be able to get somewhat decent gas mileage out of it (would be happy with 15 mpg highway with a manual) So a 351 is all but out of the running, as is any big block engine (not that that would be practical anyway).
Weight is also an issue. If I had my way, I'd prefer an aluminum block, but is not a big deal.
So with all that being said, here are my thoughts
5.0. nice engine, kinda heavy, low power in stock form, but a lot of aftermarket mods to crank it up. will go in pretty easy
4.6. able to meet all my wants in stock form, but going to be a lot more difficult to put in.
4.0 can be supercharged easily, bolt in swap. I know I can get 300hp out of it, but at what strain on the engine and at what cost? Its going to take a lot more build up vs the other two engines. its also going to be a lot easier to get my hands on.
what other options do I have? I have even kicked around the idea of putting in a small turbocharged engine like a subaru engine, but something tells me thats not something I want to mess with.
Please, serious suggestions only. there are many engines I would love to have, but the simple fact is most of them aren't going to be feasible to a college kid. I'm willing to consider most anything.
also feel free to discuss any theoretics, point out anything I missed. Just don't tell me its stupid. I already know that.
thoughtcriminal
So, with that in mind its time to start researching the swap so when I get to it, I will know what options I have.
The truck being set up for offroad racing, I am looking to get at least 300 horsepower out of whatever I put in in (without using nos). Now with that being said, I also need to be able to get somewhat decent gas mileage out of it (would be happy with 15 mpg highway with a manual) So a 351 is all but out of the running, as is any big block engine (not that that would be practical anyway).
Weight is also an issue. If I had my way, I'd prefer an aluminum block, but is not a big deal.
So with all that being said, here are my thoughts
5.0. nice engine, kinda heavy, low power in stock form, but a lot of aftermarket mods to crank it up. will go in pretty easy
4.6. able to meet all my wants in stock form, but going to be a lot more difficult to put in.
4.0 can be supercharged easily, bolt in swap. I know I can get 300hp out of it, but at what strain on the engine and at what cost? Its going to take a lot more build up vs the other two engines. its also going to be a lot easier to get my hands on.
what other options do I have? I have even kicked around the idea of putting in a small turbocharged engine like a subaru engine, but something tells me thats not something I want to mess with.
Please, serious suggestions only. there are many engines I would love to have, but the simple fact is most of them aren't going to be feasible to a college kid. I'm willing to consider most anything.
also feel free to discuss any theoretics, point out anything I missed. Just don't tell me its stupid. I already know that.
thoughtcriminal