K series Miata swap
#482
I will have my lawyer draw up the adoption papers ASAP. I have references the can vouch for me. The Whammy will have a good home and be adequately fed by E85 and a Rotrex C30-74. I have the resources to ensure a happy full life in a comfortable chassis.
Last edited by k24madness; 05-27-2014 at 12:58 AM.
#483
Here was our criteria:
1) be able to actually get the header in and out of the car without moving the engine (hence the V band)
2) good ground clearance
3) put exhaust to the left side of the car so you can run it in the stock location (since we are still using the PPF)
4) Proper running lengths
5) 4-2-1 if possible
Car hits the dyno this week. We will see how it does. If I'm not satisfied we will look into other designs, but honestly there is only so much we can do to stuff a header in that space. Car is gonna be nutty either way.
#489
One of the cool things about this is that the extra headroom RPM wise could make a 6 speed more effective - might be able to get away with a lower gear on some corners. And higher top speeds in every gear relative to most BPs. 5 speeds will see bigger benefits, as this will help compensate for the greater spread between gears relative to a 6 speed.
The not so cool thing about this is that it has become my latest excuse not to do a reroute, Mazdaspeed motor mounts, and other maintenance type items.
The not so cool thing about this is that it has become my latest excuse not to do a reroute, Mazdaspeed motor mounts, and other maintenance type items.
#491
Yeah, the k20a.org boards are a bit unclear IMHO on how high you can really rev them safely in stock form. I think 'safely' means different things to different people. Some people post up that they rev K24s a bit past 8 on DDs and see years of reliable use, then others who think that's insane. I think of a K24 as an 8K RPM engine stock and a BP as a 7K RPM engine stock. Now k20s seem to universally get reved well past 8 and that's considered OK.
#495
After talking with Oscar Jackson Jr about it I have decided to build mine was a K20. He tells me 250 wheel on E85 is is just a good header, intake and tune. the k20 will survive all day long at night. With just aftermarket pistons. The K24 really wants to stay below 7600-7800 really heavily modified. this is assuming sustained full throttle like you would see on the track not a short burst up a freeway on ramp like most street guys do.
I want 9k and I am willing to give up some midrange torque for that.
I want 9k and I am willing to give up some midrange torque for that.
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#496
After talking with Oscar Jackson Jr about it I have decided to build mine was a K20. He tells me 250 wheel on E85 is is just a good header, intake and tune. the k20 will survive all day long at night. With just aftermarket pistons. The K24 really wants to stay below 7600-7800 really heavily modified. this is assuming sustained full throttle like you would see on the track not a short burst up a freeway on ramp like most street guys do.
I want 9k and I am willing to give up some midrange torque for that.
I want 9k and I am willing to give up some midrange torque for that.
Did hell freeze over, a MT member just said he was willing to give up torque for more top end!!!!