A As you know, the '93-97 Ford Probe and the Mazda MX6 share identical drivetrains. The Probe was built in Flat Rock, Michigan, alongside the Mazda MX6. The Probe GT was equipped with 2.5-liter, 164 horsepower V6 engine. In Japan, the Mazda MX6 offered the higher performance KLZE 2.5-liter V6 engine rated at 198 horsepower. Not we that we can endorse engine suppliers or installers, but if you hit up an internet search for Mazda KLZE engine, you will find several U.S. suppliers and installers for this JDM engine. You will need to get the engine, and the computer and related wiring that will allow you to run it in your Probe. The KLZE achieves its increases output with more aggressive camshafts, higher compression and a larger port intake manifold. The engine is a direct replacement for the 2.5 currently in your Probe. The engine can be swapped into the car using factory mounts, exhaust manifolds and other bits. The key here is that nothing needs to be custom made for this swap. The engine will provide greater output in stock form, and a few bolt-ons, such as an intake pipe and free-flowing exhaust, will make a bit more than 200hp without any sacrifice in reliability. You should have no harder time servicing the KLZE than the stock KL03 because only a few major components are different, such as pistons, cams and intake manifold. These will not need replacement until you will likely need to replace the engine. Oil servicing and maintenance should not differ for the KLZE. As for a magazine feature, we suggest just enjoying your car and not making the feature such a priority. If you are hell bent on getting in the magazine, perhaps consider a Readers' Rides picture with a hot chick in a bikini posing in front of the car. Editors love that, but just don't send in a Polaroid.
I like probes, too. Just not the kind that gets shoved up my poop chute.