nytrdr24
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easy swap would be one of a couple options for direct bolt in, but would require a wiring harness swap.
95-02 kia sportage, mazda fe block (b2000), but dohc 16 v, n/a, @140 hp stock
88-92 mazda 626 / 626 gt, mazda f2 / f2t block, 12v head, na (@110 hp) / turbo (@145 hp)
88-92 mx-6 t, mazda f2t block, 12 v head / turbo, @145 hp
here is a good link to some valuable info on mazda engines & specs
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these engine blocks have the same bellhousing pattern as the b2k & b2200, so they will bolt to our trannys, but the heads, or at least the 626, 626t, mx-6 t have the dizzy on the wrong end, which would require fire wall modification.....i don't think this is the case with the kia engine though.
best & easiest solution is to use the engine in the truck & to get the intake manifold / turbo setup off one of them along with the wiring harness & put it on your engine, with everything in place you should be able to do one of these swaps in less than a week.
if you don't want to go to the trouble of a engine swap, there are a couple mods that can be done in a weekend or less which should prove to help out the ole powerplant. perf. ignition, weber carb, pacesetter header, fidanza alum. flywheel, elect. fan
as far as an iginition system, accell, mallory, taylor all offer universal ignition upgrades, i have an accel 300+ with super cd coil, here's a link for it
the only downside to a more powerful ignition is that since there is no way to change from points in the dizzy to an optical pickup, with the higher voltage, you will have to change the points more often....
on the carbs they also offer a 38/38 which hocbj32 didn't mention, it all depends on how much you will end up modding your truck as to which one i would choose, but the 34/34 proves to be the mosts adaptable, you still get the power you want as with the 38/38, and still retain the fuel efficiency of the smaller 32/36. note that you can re-jet these carbs if you add on a couple more mods to improve power / efficiency.
the 32/36 is a progressive type (second barrel opens @ half throttle)
the 34/34 is a progressive type
the 38/38 is a syncronous type (both barrels open @ the same time)
here is a link to the place i got mine, the have a bunch of good info on these carbs as well as sell them too.
as far as the header, pacesetter makes two, one coated, one uncoated, it is to your choice which one you want, but i went with the coated one to keep under hood temps down.
here is a link to where i got it
a couple other mods would be to ditch the clutch/belt driven fan for an electric one & a fidanza flywheel, the fan you can get from summit flexalite makes several that will do the job, i have a dual 10" sestup, but could have gone with the dual 12', or a single for that matter. the flywheel is a 9.5 lb aluminum unit with a steel facing, the factory unit is 20-something lbs, so you'd be shedding 10-15lbs off the rotating mass which = more power. i got mine at the same place it got my header., i.p.p.net
hope this info helps you out, if you have any other q's don't hesitate to give us a halla!