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2005 Mazda Tribute engine

Tiny
DANTHEMAN555
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  • 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 120,000 MILES
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?
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Monday, June 15th, 2015 AT 5:11 PM

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Tiny
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Not recommended. The lobe tolerances are different.
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Monday, June 15th, 2015 AT 8:33 PM
Tiny
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What can I do to use the motor I have then?
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2015 AT 4:42 AM
Tiny
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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.
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2015 AT 4:51 PM
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We only recommend direct fit parts. I can't say what is needed to make it work.
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2015 AT 7:18 PM

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