2.3 transmission
2.3 transmission
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Virginia
No, the bolt pattern is different.
EDIT - Let me rephrase that. If you have the Mazda 5sp (1 piece housing), then No since the 2.9L came with the Mitsubishi 5sp (2 piece housing). If you had a 4x4, or a 4x2 w/ the fake transfer case + the Mitsu 2 piece trans, then you could keep your bell housing and swap for the rear section from the 2.9L. You can get a rebuilt one on eBay from a place called ManTrans for ~$500-750 1yr/unlimited mile warranty. I have one I ordered around 2yrs ago and it is doing fine.
EDIT - Let me rephrase that. If you have the Mazda 5sp (1 piece housing), then No since the 2.9L came with the Mitsubishi 5sp (2 piece housing). If you had a 4x4, or a 4x2 w/ the fake transfer case + the Mitsu 2 piece trans, then you could keep your bell housing and swap for the rear section from the 2.9L. You can get a rebuilt one on eBay from a place called ManTrans for ~$500-750 1yr/unlimited mile warranty. I have one I ordered around 2yrs ago and it is doing fine.
Last edited by G2IC_Wraith; Jun 25, 2006 at 12:47 PM.
