My 2002 Protege5 wagon, five-speed, is in really nice shape - a terrific basic car.

Years ago, I had a 1990 626 GT with the great F2T 12V 2.2 liter turbo.

Anyone know about swapping in the F2T motor and tranny into the Protege? Ideally, swap the whole thing over - engine, tranny, possibly even front suspension.

I bet it would work.. but so would a KLZE...

2.2 liter 12v intercooled turbo vs 2.5 liter normally aspirated?
I'd expect the F2T to offer lots more performance, especially at our altitude.

Disi swap!!!!!!

Damn. You'd need 395/20R17 tires and arms like Popeye!

Ah, probably the wisest thing to do is leave the Protege5 alone and buy a foolish second car.

I was running 225/45-18 with my speed. Full motor mounts made tq steer non-existant. Lol.

My dream is a disi swap miata.

Turbo 6 cylinders is where its at.. the klze starts about 50hp greater than an FT2.. and also accepts bost well. If my MSP breaks again... it will likely get a turbo KLZE swap.