2.0 Duratec /MZR *PISTON EXCHANGE*

[vat19rotax]

Can I use the Forged Pistons, Rods & Crank from a Mazda MZR 2.0 Engine in a ST 150 DURATEC, do you know anybody who tried this? Dont want to fit whole MZR Engine.

[roddo]

The Mazda Pistons have pockets for the VVT on the inlet side.....l wouldn't use them personally

[vat19rotax]

Dont the Duratec piston have to be pocketed for bigger Bhp engines or is that both sides?

[roddo]

Both sides........
What are you trying to do???

[vat19rotax]

I have access to a low mileage Mzr, i already have the ST 150 and it needs freshened up to leave it safe, i dont need big BHP (220+) I just want to leave it safe as I do rev an engine. Would be aiming around 180/190, it is afterall primarily a road car, and maybe a Sprint on very rare occasion., thank you for your advise & more thoughts