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Mazda engine replacement

Old Apr 14, 2017
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Mazda engine replacement

Hello , I have a 00 B3000 that is getting a new Jaspers engine very soon . I was looking for opinions about replacing other things while the motor is out . He told me they come with alot of new stuff already , hoses , filtets etc . I had put a new radiator in right before the engine gave out . The truck has around 120K on it and in pretty good shape .

Any ideas will be appreciated !
 
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Old Apr 14, 2017
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Welcome to the forum

You have a 3.0l Vulcan V6 engine in a Mazda B3000
It is a Ford engine, info on it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Vulcan_engine
Mazda L or Duratec 3.0l engine was never used in Mazda or ranger pickups

No, not really any "upgrades" to the Vulcan engine over the years, it has been used in many different Ford/Mazda vehicles from 1986 to 2008.

You can change the intake manifold, some power added from that but not really as much as "they" say, but not 0 either.

Some bolt on parts here: Tom Morana Racing Engines

Electric Radiator fan is a VERY good change, better MPG and extra power for rear wheels.
Not much but not 0 either
 
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If it's standard, you may want to consider the main oil seal on the trans as well as the slave cylinder.
Use only a Ford slave cylinder, the cheap ones only last about a year.

EDIT: scratch that, it's an auto...
 
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I'll ask him for suggestions . I'm not really wanting anything different added , just a something that might save me cash now while the motor is out . I'll ask about the elec fan .

Thanks
 
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