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JesterGrin_1 07-06-2013 04:50 PM

Kubota V2203DI into a 91 Mazda B-2200 EXT Am I Crazy?
 
I am new here and have been reading all I can on the Kubota V2203DI. As my old factory 4 banger is getting worn out. But the truck itself is in good shape. So I was thinking about something that would give me far better MPG and be reliable and could run up to around 75 MPH.

Any thoughts on this? And I did do a search but could not find where to purchase a Kubota V2203DI anywhere close to San Antonio,TEXAS.

Thanks Gang.

dieselxj 07-06-2013 07:04 PM

is Dallas too far for you to go to get your engine?

JesterGrin_1 07-06-2013 07:09 PM

Dallas would be about 600 MI or so round trip. It would depend on what the Engine was and cost.

I did hope for some feed back for the use of a Kubota for the Mazda.

dieselxj 07-06-2013 07:32 PM

I am just finishing up a Benz jeep. I am planning a Kubota in a jeep or a ranger next. The jeep that I converted was kind of a POS body to start, so I am looking for a newer chassis to start with next time.
There are quite a few successful Kubota swaps in Rangers and S-10's running around. The Mazda is a re-badged Ranger isn't it?
There is a ebay guy selling engines in Dallas. Not sure if he is negotiable. I am having my engine shipped form CA to TX for $180. Not sure what sort of budget you have, but for me that shipping was worth it for me not to have to drive to Dallas. When I figured I did not have to buy an engine locally, that opened up the search a lot.
just keep looking engines are out there. Some of the guys on here have extra engines maybe they will chime in.

JesterGrin_1 07-06-2013 07:38 PM

Mazda and Ranger were the same 94 and newer. But my 91 is all Mazda lol.

Maybe I should sell the Mazda and look for a Ranger?

FTE 07-06-2013 11:32 PM

It should fit in your Mazda just fine, maybe even easier than the Ranger. You will love it, excellent mpg, plenty of power.


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