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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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sup yall, im new here, lookin for some help i might want to try. ford probe GT F2t into a B-series with a FE. can it be done?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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Welcome to the forum but I'm not sure what you are asking. Please translate. Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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You want to convert your Probe 4cyl turbo to a B series truck engine w/fuel injection???
I'm not sure I'm reading that right either?
The 2nd and 3rd gen MX-6, the Probe's brother, is a better handling and more reliable car... better looking to, imo. Why not look for one of those and dump the Probe?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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Because, iirc, the Probe was RWD?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Nope, FWD, but w/a 4 or V6 engine like the MX6.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Probe
 
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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Worked on them for a number of years - Mx6 and Probe were the same car underneath with most parts interchangable.Probe had different body panels and interior and slightlyfirmer suspension calibrations. Engines were all Mazda. Probes were a little more hard edged but overall the Mx6 was a better driver and I think way better looking. Mx6 also had far better fit and finish.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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I completelyagree w/you Mazdatkb.
A while back I was looking for a (used) late '80's MX6. I loved the way they drove, even over the 626's (4dr version) of the same 2nd generation. I didn't check but weren't the MX6's lighterweight than the Probe too? And I thought it was the Probe that was more softly sprung? I drove one or two of those too and was not impressed. It felt much bigger/heavier than it should have, imo. The MX felt just right... a little underpowered, but well balanced.
 
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