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Old 28-01-2007, 02:23 PM   #1
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just wondering if anyone knew if i could swap a mx5 BP head in my BA astina, or if i could use the mx5 BP motor since its pretty much the same motor. thanks
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Old 28-01-2007, 02:31 PM   #2
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Old 28-01-2007, 03:12 PM   #3
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The quick answer is no.
The Mx-5 head is cast with the thermostat housing in the front while the BP-05 (Astina) head has all this cast at the back.
The short motor is interchangable.
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Old 30-01-2007, 01:11 PM   #4
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Have a look at sabretooths website he put a gtx into a mx5 so the head/block can transplant but nothing bolton.
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