kelly (24.113.22.83) - Tue May 19 22:27:41 2009

I would like to know if any one knows whether a late model 80's Mazda 323 5 speed will swap out in a 92 capri? I know people talk about motor swaps all the time, I need to replace the transmission in my capri and none are available around here on the coast of WA in port Angeles.

thanks for looking.

Reply #1 Ray (72.178.83.51) - Thu Jul 9 03:16:48 2009

the 89-94 mercury capry comes with the mazda b6t stock, so an 80's 323 gt/gtx should fit just fine, you may want to make sure that it's a FWD trans, and not an AWD trans, I'm not sure what the difference would be, but I just assume since the capri is a FWD vehical that you would want to get a FWD trans.. as far as engine's that should fit in a capri, you should be able to fit in any mazda b-series motor, there art forums for this car, you just have to know where to look, good luck

Reply #2 kelly (24.113.22.83) - Sat Aug 8 11:39:12 2009

Just a quick update on the tranny swap-we had the local junk yard pull a 323 tranny, and although there is no doubt it is the same tranny, it would need some serious welding to move the mounting bolts and other mic things.

thanks for looking

Reply #3 kelly (24.113.22.83) - Sat Aug 8 11:43:57 2009

After getting the capri on the road and doing some work on the bottom, every bolt I tried to get off broke! I posted an ad on craigslist looking for a parts car, a fellow in seattle area, (MUBE), send me pics of his xr2 and I ended up selling my old one and buying his 92 XR2. What a fantastic job he did on the resto!! I am now the proud owner of what I origanally wanted. A beautiful turbo capri! All these people who say they are getting 35 mph out of a turbo? I wish I was! I am on my way to buy a racer kit for it as we talk!

TTYL

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