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10-31-2012, 04:26 AM
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New to (MT.net) from PNW
Have had my Miata a year, coming into some money so Ive decided to build and boost my 1.6.
The car was built april 13 1989, same day i was born, didnt know that until after the fact, its been through hell (previous owner). Primer sprayed everywhere, just an over all bad job by the PO.
When i Bought it:
The soft top leaked like a siv, so the interior was tossed, and a hardtop was bought. A bunch of stuff happened.
Roughly as it sits now:
Long story short, Im here to learn more about boosting my 1.6 and what is the best course of action to build the motor itself.
Thanks for your help in advance.
The car was built april 13 1989, same day i was born, didnt know that until after the fact, its been through hell (previous owner). Primer sprayed everywhere, just an over all bad job by the PO.
When i Bought it:
The soft top leaked like a siv, so the interior was tossed, and a hardtop was bought. A bunch of stuff happened.
Roughly as it sits now:
Long story short, Im here to learn more about boosting my 1.6 and what is the best course of action to build the motor itself.
Thanks for your help in advance.
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11-03-2012, 08:22 AM
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Guess I should Mention, Im in the process of piecing together a stronger motor; for some weird reason I want to keep the 1.6, so that it can take boost properly. If anyone has recommendations or info on build a 1.6 Im all ears (unless that recommendation is change to a 1.8).
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11-04-2012, 02:50 AM
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. lolOn a side note, I probably wont be doing a lot of talking on this site, as it seems to be rather technical and Im not knowledgeable about this stuff yet. Just gonna be finding info, though one thing I havent found yet is a rebuilt 1.6 that is boosted anyone know of a thread with one that I can check out?
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11-04-2012, 03:50 PM
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rebuilt boosted 1.6? There's quite a few.
Here's one I found after spending a deci-second of searching.
boner
There's others... so just search keywords (1.6 boost/boosted) depending on what you want, keep looking. Charlie91 I think is also on here.
I don't take a **** on too many threads here though (kinda hard doing that seeing as everyone usually beats me to it). Mostly just read up on stuff and say outrageous things in the BS section.
Here's one I found after spending a deci-second of searching.
boner
There's others... so just search keywords (1.6 boost/boosted) depending on what you want, keep looking. Charlie91 I think is also on here.
I don't take a **** on too many threads here though (kinda hard doing that seeing as everyone usually beats me to it). Mostly just read up on stuff and say outrageous things in the BS section.
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11-05-2012, 02:23 AM
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rebuilt boosted 1.6? There's quite a few.
Here's one I found after spending a deci-second of searching.
boner
There's others... so just search keywords (1.6 boost/boosted) depending on what you want, keep looking. Charlie91 I think is also on here.
I don't take a **** on too many threads here though (kinda hard doing that seeing as everyone usually beats me to it). Mostly just read up on stuff and say outrageous things in the BS section.
Here's one I found after spending a deci-second of searching.
boner
There's others... so just search keywords (1.6 boost/boosted) depending on what you want, keep looking. Charlie91 I think is also on here.
I don't take a **** on too many threads here though (kinda hard doing that seeing as everyone usually beats me to it). Mostly just read up on stuff and say outrageous things in the BS section.
Yeah I have a feeling Ill just be posting to this thread, or asking a question to make something more clear, and that's about it.
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11-07-2012, 11:20 AM
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Say it loud, I got a B6 and proud 
The 1.6 can make just as much power as the 1.8 but, it all depends on how usable you want that power. For a car that depends on the low end and "under the curve" power, there is no replacement for displacement. Both motors have the same "danger zone" for torque on the stock motor. Slap a gt2560 onto both motors and you can easily see 240-250whp, the difference will be the 1.8 making that power a little bit sooner and have a little bit more torque. Stock for stock, I really don't see a drastic need for change unless you have plans farther down the road for a road racing car or some other specific application.
For a weirdo like me who wants the majority of the power from 4k and up (short runner intake, gigantor turbo, etc..) the 1.6 will do just fine as the powerband shift north will be smooth and help with traction when I start picking fights with supercharged vettes.
The 1.6 can make just as much power as the 1.8 but, it all depends on how usable you want that power. For a car that depends on the low end and "under the curve" power, there is no replacement for displacement. Both motors have the same "danger zone" for torque on the stock motor. Slap a gt2560 onto both motors and you can easily see 240-250whp, the difference will be the 1.8 making that power a little bit sooner and have a little bit more torque. Stock for stock, I really don't see a drastic need for change unless you have plans farther down the road for a road racing car or some other specific application.
For a weirdo like me who wants the majority of the power from 4k and up (short runner intake, gigantor turbo, etc..) the 1.6 will do just fine as the powerband shift north will be smooth and help with traction when I start picking fights with supercharged vettes.
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11-08-2012, 02:40 AM
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Say it loud, I got a B6 and proud
The 1.6 can make just as much power as the 1.8 but, it all depends on how usable you want that power. For a car that depends on the low end and "under the curve" power, there is no replacement for displacement. Both motors have the same "danger zone" for torque on the stock motor. Slap a gt2560 onto both motors and you can easily see 240-250whp, the difference will be the 1.8 making that power a little bit sooner and have a little bit more torque. Stock for stock, I really don't see a drastic need for change unless you have plans farther down the road for a road racing car or some other specific application.
For a weirdo like me who wants the majority of the power from 4k and up (short runner intake, gigantor turbo, etc..) the 1.6 will do just fine as the powerband shift north will be smooth and help with traction when I start picking fights with supercharged vettes.
The 1.6 can make just as much power as the 1.8 but, it all depends on how usable you want that power. For a car that depends on the low end and "under the curve" power, there is no replacement for displacement. Both motors have the same "danger zone" for torque on the stock motor. Slap a gt2560 onto both motors and you can easily see 240-250whp, the difference will be the 1.8 making that power a little bit sooner and have a little bit more torque. Stock for stock, I really don't see a drastic need for change unless you have plans farther down the road for a road racing car or some other specific application.
For a weirdo like me who wants the majority of the power from 4k and up (short runner intake, gigantor turbo, etc..) the 1.6 will do just fine as the powerband shift north will be smooth and help with traction when I start picking fights with supercharged vettes.
Edit: Seriously though, this is pretty much exactly what I want to do too. Though I am looking at doing a full rebuild of my 1.6, not sure if Ill increase displacement.
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