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Plus if u r "shiftless" the B2200 AT is also used in the RX-7 which gives u some idea of its durability.BJ

Nope: The block from the Kia is the FE block, not the F2. :-)

Due to different oil/coolant passages your not bolting the head off a Mazda 12 or 8v FE to the Kia block!