Has anyone done a v8 small block swap into a mazda yet? I figure it can be done. I have been pricing out a rebuild on a 2.6L with a cracked head. And I am thinking a swap is just about the same price, with of course a solid front axle fabricated. I have heard of a guy doing a Ford 5.0L swap with major modifications. But if any of you have websites of build ups I would greatly appreciate it. I just want to go offroading and abuse my rig to the max, ya heard?. Or just rebuild and sell the mazda. Options Options options. fullsize blazer/bronco peaks my interest, but way large, huge turning radius. Give me a reply on your thoughts. What should I do?

Go to mazdatruckin.com, they have some info that just came up about a V8 swap into a Mazda truck.

Two years ago I did this converstion. I have a B2600 with a 289 the unique aspect of this conversion is that I still use the same B2600 4 x 4 drive train. If you suppy me with your e-mail I will send you pictures.

B289
strong@sympatico.ca

You can swap anything from a 350 chevy or a 4.3 V6 to a 351 ford.

check out ultimatecustoms.ca they have a few kits available for 2wd trucks, I'll bet 4x4's aren't much different.

Also a ton of guys on cardomain.com have done V8 swaps, just search years 1987-1993.

I would recommend swapping out your drivetrain however, those axles won't hold up to a V8; at least not for long.

Let me know how it goes.

Luke

I have a head for a 87 b2600 that came with my truck. If you're interested in rebuilding that email me back. I am in Hilo HI.

The 4.0L ford v6 would be a good motor to swap with it's got good power and would be easier to fit than the v8.

You don't like turbo 2.6s? (beats the hell out of a v8)

http://www.b2600turbo.com/photo.htm

http://www.b2600turbo.com/images/IM008665.JPG

i am wanting to swap a stock 2.2 out of a b2200 and put in a ford 5.0 and i tryed ultimatecustoms.ca and doesnt seem to work

same here. i have a 84 b2000 that i want to put a 5.0 in, but ultimatecustoms doesnt work.

Go to mazdabscene.com. Lots of guys there have done v-8 swaps into b2200/2600/2000 pickups.BJ