What Rods and Pistons?
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I asked Jeremy once what the differences were between Weisco's Miata pistons and the FM Weiscos and he listed enough differences to convince me that FM's Weiscos are actually better pistons. They aren't that expensive, either; $580 isn't absurd. ($1k for rods is, though. **** that.)
OP, you need at least a thousand dollars in gaskets and machine work just to install the forged internals. You know that, right?
OP, you need at least a thousand dollars in gaskets and machine work just to install the forged internals. You know that, right?
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ugh, you'll need around $1k for machine work alone (we are talking checking head and block, valve job, bore and hone, just basic stuff). then you will need all the gaskets, bearings, seals, and it is a really good time to replace the oil pump, water pump, timing belt, hoses etc. so that you dont ruin your new engine... and then you'll need to buy anything else you find broken while its apart. oh yeah, and how is your clutch?
The lower cost rods and pistons really help a lot, but you still have to pay to play. I dont see how you could build a half *** decent miata engine for $3k or less... a good one will be much, much more. Sinking in $5-$6k is real easy.
The lower cost rods and pistons really help a lot, but you still have to pay to play. I dont see how you could build a half *** decent miata engine for $3k or less... a good one will be much, much more. Sinking in $5-$6k is real easy.
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I asked Jeremy once what the differences were between Weisco's Miata pistons and the FM Weiscos and he listed enough differences to convince me that FM's Weiscos are actually better pistons. They aren't that expensive, either; $580 isn't absurd. ($1k for rods is, though. **** that.)
OP, you need at least a thousand dollars in gaskets and machine work just to install the forged internals. You know that, right?
OP, you need at least a thousand dollars in gaskets and machine work just to install the forged internals. You know that, right?
Really, what could be *that* different? Thermal coatings??
Oh, and You're smokin' some bad crack.. put the pipe down! $1000.00 for gaskets and machine work!? Where the hell do you get machine work done at? I had my block crack checked, decked, bored, honed, and cleaned for $110.00! Had this old school racer down from my familys company take care of it. Told me it was the smallest motor he had ever worked on, but all his work checked out 100%. For gaskets, maybe I get a better discount @ mazda than I thought because I spent < 300$ grand total to replace every gasket and seal on my cars current motor. Now The $550.00 to repair my cracked cylinder head...Yeah. :(
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This whole "HAHAH **** FM" bit is getting awfully old. At least have a reason to do it before you rag on them.
http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=269404 Start at post 6, Jeremy lists differences in 7, Keith says their design is less prone to rocking in the bore (quieter on startup) in 8.
When I said "gaskets and machine work" I meant machine work, gaskets, bearings, ARP studs, and a head gasket. I did figure on machine work being like $400 of that, though, so $110 is a bangin deal. Hopefully I can find a guy like that around here when I do my build.
http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=269404 Start at post 6, Jeremy lists differences in 7, Keith says their design is less prone to rocking in the bore (quieter on startup) in 8.
Oh, and You're smokin' some bad crack.. put the pipe down! $1000.00 for gaskets and machine work!? Where the hell do you get machine work done at? I had my block crack checked, decked, bored, honed, and cleaned for $110.00! Had this old school racer down from my familys company take care of it. Told me it was the smallest motor he had ever worked on, but all his work checked out 100%. For gaskets, maybe I get a better discount @ mazda than I thought because I spent < 300$ grand total to replace every gasket and seal on my cars current motor. Now The $550.00 to repair my cracked cylinder head...Yeah. :(
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