2005 Mazda Tribute engine

2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE
120,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANTHEMAN555
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my nephew has a 2005 Mazda Tribute that he blew the engine up. I thought I bought the same motor but it turned out to be a 2007 2.3 out of a Mazda 6 the cam gears are not the same timing chain is different so I'm not able to switch the cams because the timing clogs , chain are different.would I be able to take the intake cam off of his and switch the gear to match the newer one?
Jun 15, 2015 at 10:11 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Not recommended. The lobe tolerances are different.
Jun 15, 2015 at 1:33 PM
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DANTHEMAN555
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What can I do to use the motor I have then?
Jun 15, 2015 at 9:42 PM
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DANTHEMAN555
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Is there anything else I can do to use the 07 engine in the 05. Thanks any information will help me. I feel like I wasted all of that time ,money now.
Jun 16, 2015 at 9:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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We only recommend direct fit parts. I can't say what is needed to make it work.
Jun 16, 2015 at 12:18 PM
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