First Generation (1990-1994)

First Generation: (1990-1994)

All New 1990 Protegé LX

New alloys and grille for 93'

Redesigned front end for 94'

First Generation Model Evolution:

1990: The 323 Sedan was redesigned and named "Protegé"
1991: No Model Changes
1992: 4WD Model dropped, taillights redesigned, new colors
1993: Front Grille features the flame Mazda emblem
1994: Front end redesigned to look like the 323 hatchback

First Generation Modification Links:

Similiar Models:

1991-1996 Ford Escort GT and Mercury Tracer LTS share same motor and suspension as the Protegé LX
1994-1997 Mazda Miata's have the same "BP" motor as the Protegé LX
1998 Kia Sephia's have the same "BP" motor as the Protegé LX because of a labor strike

.DX/4WD Information:	LX Information:
Engine: 1839cc SOHC Inline 4 Compression: 8.9:1 Horsepower: 103 @ 5500 rpm's Torque: 111 @ 4000 rpm's Redline: 7000 rpm's Fuel Cutoff: 7400 rpm's Fuel Capacity: 14.5 gallons Fuel Economy (DX): 28 / 36 Fuel Economy (4WD): 24 / 29 Weight dx / 4wd: 2359 / 2635	Engine: 1839cc DOHC Inline 4 Compression: 9.0:1 Horespower: 125 @ 6500 rpm's Torque: 114 @ 4500 rpm's Redline: 7000 rpm's Fuel Cutoff: 7400 rpm's Fuel Capacity: 14.5 gallons Fuel Economy: 25city/30highway Weight: 2480 lbs.

Available Engine Swaps:

BPT:

There are two variations of the BPT:

The post 1990 Mazda 323 GTX has a 180hp/165 lbs./ft torque (est) version of this engine. These engines are more common than the other BPT. This engine will bolt directly in to your engine bay.

The post 1990 Mazda 323 GTR has a 210hp/180-190 lbs./ft. torque (est) version of this engine. This engine would be close to impossible to find, and probably much more expensive to import here. It bolts right into your engine bay.

Corksport has the BPT engine for sale for something like $1100 for the GTX, and 1800 for the GTR (excluding freight). Look at the "J-Spec Engines" section for more details.

KL series:

There are 2 versions of the KL engine as well:

KL: This engine is found on all American Ford Probe's/Mazda MX-6's. It is a 2.5 litre V-6 with 164 hp and 162 lbs./ft. of torque. This engine will require extensive fitting, and you will need to get a different transmission and axles from a MX-6 to fit it. A MX-3 tranny will work with it as well as the MX-6's.

KL-ZE: This is a J-Spec engine that is pretty much the same as the KL, but has 200 hp/ 182 lbs./ft. of torque. Otherwise the fitment is the same as the KL

Both of these engines are available through A-Spec, a Canadian outfit that has done many of these swaps. If you want to swap these engines in, i'd suggest you get it done here. They charge 2200 dollars for the KL, and 3100 for the KL-ZE swap, which includes axels, and the transmission.

B6T: Engine found in the 86-88 Mazda 323 GTX. It was a 1.6 liter 130 hp 105 lbs./ft. torque (est) engine. I don't know about fitment, or where you can get this engine, but I have heard it works with the Protege/Escort GT

K08: Engine found in the 1992-1995 Mazda MX-3's. It is a 1.8 liter 130 hp/115 lbs./ft. torque DOHC V6 engine. This engine will require some modification, and MX-3 axles, and transmission, but isn't really worth bothering with. It's only a 5 HP 1 torque gain, so whats the point? But I have heard it will work, so i figured i'd mention it :)

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