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Come along on my journey for a destroked 1.7L Miata

Old Oct 20, 2021 | 03:09 AM
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Heya folks!

Call me foolish but I'm starting a long-term project to make a wild setup.
  • BP8 block bored and sleeved to 85.5mm
  • Billet crank with 75mm stroke (1.722L)
  • 1.97 rod ratio (shortened pistons & longer rods)
  • Custom cam profile
  • & of course a host of supporting mods
Should be able to turn 10,500 RPM, with a mean piston speed of 26.1m/s with a peak of 40.5m/s and peak acceleration of 56829m/s/s at TDC.

Working on quotes for all this right now. Budget = yes. First order of business after verifying I can get all of this is ordering the billet crankshaft and sleeved block.



(I also have the data for a stock BP8 at 7500, not pictured)


Why you ask? Because I want to hear this thing scream.
Old Oct 20, 2021 | 12:48 PM
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I applaud your aspirations but i have to ask. Why not just buy a k20 and swap it if you want a high revving 4 cylinder? If you have the budget for this you have the budget for a screamer all motor k20.

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Old Oct 20, 2021 | 01:03 PM
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Can a BP head flow the volume needed for 10.5Krpm of air?
Old Oct 20, 2021 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Soy
Why not just buy a k20 and swap it if you want a high revving 4 cylinder?
It simply comes down to me being passionate about the BP8. I really like it as a platform and want to push the limits.

Originally Posted by msmola2002
Can a BP head flow the volume needed for 10.5Krpm of air?
It's roughly ~33% higher flow at redline. That shouldn't be an issue with porting and FI. But we'll see!
Old Oct 21, 2021 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by TowerCrisis
It simply comes down to me being passionate about the BP8. I really like it as a platform and want to push the limits.
I appreciate your passion. Looking forward to your updates.
Old Oct 21, 2021 | 08:57 PM
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Sounds wild. You used math so I assume you know what you're doing.

The BP is a weird engine to be enthusiastic about, but more power to you (literally!).

In for the results, hope it works out.
Old Oct 22, 2021 | 02:14 PM
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Hi folks
I am embarking on a similar journey in the UK,
I had a quote 18 months ago for a custom crank, short stroke !
I will be using 85mm pistons in a BP4W block I want to build a high reving motor with 1796 cc for a roadgoing sprint and hillclimb car.
My local class is 1400cc to 1800cc then 1800cc to 2800cc
I already have some of the parts I need. I will be collecting a donor engine in the next couple of weeks.
This is for an ITB build !!!
I am already at 169 BHP with a stock BP4W block and mild diy head work + cams. aftermarket ecu and bike throttle bodies.
Tuned at https://enginetuner.co.uk/

Last edited by DickieRSLTD; Oct 22, 2021 at 02:28 PM. Reason: more info
Old Oct 23, 2021 | 06:05 AM
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This is awesome. Both @TowerCrisis and @DickieRSLTD!

Looking forward to your progress and results.

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