Kia Besta 2.2L - engine choices

[HBOY]

I have a 1998 Kia Besta 2.2L van.. unfortunately, engine is going south.. what are my choices of engine? I called wilcor and they gave me the following:

1) same engine 2.2L (RF engine perhaps?)
2) RF Turbo Diesel
3) R2 engine (2008) release

the 3 choices does not require any changing of mounts and will make use of my existing transmission while:

4) 2.7L engine

would require change mounts, subframe, and tranny.

What do you think would be cost effective?

[OTEP]

The 2.2 makes a bit less power than the 2.7 but if you get a Mazda version, I'd say it will be reliable. The 2.7's airbox also sits low and isn't a good idea for flooded roads.

If its just for an everyday hauler (pang harabas), I'd forego the turbo option and stick with simple and economical normally aspirated engine. The turbo option does sound yummy if properly tuned and there would be no plumbing issues (tight engine bay).

[HBOY]

well.. the van will definitely be used as a family hauler... as in 3 families in one van. hahaha..:p that's why an option for a bigger engine (r2 or 2.7L) or turbod was included.

I asked around regarding the parts availability of the turbo engine including the turbo itself, and the shop said, it is very well supported and supplies are abundant.. kaya napaisip lang ako. hehehe..all are mazda engines by the way.. japan surplus not korea.

[OTEP]

Yup, same engine iyan ng B2200 pick up dati. If wala ka problem sa plumbing and stuff, ok naman turbo.

Yung sa mga FX minsan na naka-turbo swap parang hindi naman tuned ng maayos. Nakakainis lang. hehehe.

[HBOY]

finally got to the engine swap.. installed a japanese 2.5L NA engine in place of my 2.2L diesel engine... Can't really remember where the engine came from.. but i suspect it may have come from the B2500 mazda series.. or some other van... ganda ng hatak.. nde na hirap yung van.. finally....

[azzkkr2600]

finally got to the engine swap.. installed a japanese 2.5L NA engine in place of my 2.2L diesel engine... Can't really remember where the engine came from.. but i suspect it may have come from the B2500 mazda series.. or some other van... ganda ng hatak.. nde na hirap yung van.. finally....

nice swap!

if it's a 2.5-litre then that must be the WL-31 from a late model B2500. nice choice sir! how much did it cost you?

a friend of mine said that the WL-turbo (automatic) is now available for approx P35T. this is also the engine of the first gen ford ranger diesels here in the Philippines.

we would love to see photos of your newly swapped engine/engine bay and the van.

[jadef]

Yup, same engine iyan ng B2200 pick up dati. If wala ka problem sa plumbing and stuff, ok naman turbo.

Yung sa mga FX minsan na naka-turbo swap parang hindi naman tuned ng maayos. Nakakainis lang. hehehe.

Sir, ano po ba ibig sa sabihin ng plumbing sa turbo? paano at bakit itune yung turbo? just asking kasi walam akong idea

[HBOY]

the engine was bought at wilcor (price of 38K) but installed by a shop I frequent in (Plus labor). Can't take pictures as of yet since sister ko ang gumagamit nun.. madalas sila may lakad.. kaya hindi ko nahihiram yung van. Ako lang nagasikaso ng engine swap since their family aren't car enthusiasts...When I do get a chance I'll take pictures of it.