QuestionI have a 1997 Mazda B2300 5 speed 2wd pickup. I want to know if the V8 engine out of a late-model Ford Taurus SHO will fit in the engine bay and if it will is it worth the trouble of swapping them. Any help is appreciated, Thanks!
AnswerHi Gary,
Are you serious?
I apologize but I can only give advice on interchangeability within a specific make/model/year range.
My first employer used to say: "A good mechanic could make that fit." so that's my advice to you. Actually, my advice is to seek professional help, but the psych doc might just tell you to make the damned thing fit if that's what you want to do so rather than pay for THAT advice, I'll eliminate the middle-man.
Good luck dude.
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Thanks for the question, I hope this information was helpful to you.
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