Question:
Can a Ford head be bolted straight onto a Mazda?
Answer:
Although the Mazda and Ford engine are fairly similar, Mazda do change quite a few components and it is difficult to get an idea of what they do and don’t change on various models. The cylinder head itself should bolt straight on, but you would want the chain guides, sprockets and drive gears from the Ford engine. At the same time, you can fit the keyed components as listed on our website for reliability. I do know that on the 2.0L version, that the Ford crankshaft was much stronger than the Mazda one and Mazda had to change their crankshaft to a much higher specification for reliability.
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