henrioad

What differences will i face compared to a 1.8l? I heard if i'm going over 200 hp on a 1.6 i would need to change the diff, is it true?

matrussell122

iTrader: (1)

You need to change the diff regardless of turbo or not. Those break at stock hp which is nothing on the 1.6.

henrioad

Would it be possible to maybe use a BMW differential, which are much cheaper here than miata parts?

sixshooter

iTrader: (12)

If you are willing to fabricate a mounting system, anything can be done.

SpartanSV

Mounting is cheap/easy. Axles are not.

curly

iTrader: (25)

Where is "here"? That might help us. Sounds non-US to me. If that's the case, what year is your 1.6? Unless it's a 90-93, you already have the larger diff as far as I know.

henrioad

Estonia, there is only 4 miatas for sale on the biggest site and theyre all mark 2s. I actually don't own a miata yet, but i will buy one from germany very soon. I'm just trying to think if extra 2-3k is worth for a 1.8l.

HarryB

Get a 1.8. Other than that, cheap parts can be had from UK, if you find a way to transport them

sixshooter

iTrader: (12)

94-up 1.8 got larger diffs, brakes, clutch, fuel tank, variable throttle position sensor, better heads, better chassis stiffness, better ignition coils, and a bunch of other differences.

henrioad

Guess i will go for the 1.8l, thanks all for being so helpful!