crazy swap idea.. VR6t
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crazy swap idea.. VR6t
With all of the other engines that find their way into a Miata's bay, I'm pretty surprised I haven't seen any VR6 swaps. They're light(ish), bigger displacement, great sound, etc. There are even RWD versions. Oh, and they make sick, sick power when turbocharged
Has anyone entertained the thought or perhaps even seen one?
Has anyone entertained the thought or perhaps even seen one?
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With all of the other engines that find their way into a Miata's bay, I'm pretty surprised I haven't seen any VR6 swaps. They're light(ish), bigger displacement, great sound, etc. There are even RWD versions. Oh, and they make sick, sick power when turbocharged
Has anyone entertained the thought or perhaps even seen one?
Has anyone entertained the thought or perhaps even seen one?
I'd love too, but its too much work. I still have a 2.9l forged motor in my garage that ran a t3/t04 and put down 380whp on a chip with an o2 clamp. Its a pretty tall motor though, I doubt it would fit. A 3.2 would be insane in a miata.
yes, it is the best sounding engine ever put together. I love getting two next to each other on the highway, and the cool dissonance.
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By VR6, do you mean the engine in the Stealth/3000GT?
If so, it'd be easier to get a pushrod V8 in the engine bay than a DOHC V6, especially if it were twin-turbo'd. It'd be too tall and wide. As with anything, it could be done with enough time and money. Nevermind, I'm thinking of the VR4
You're talking about VAG's VR6...narrow-angle V6? Yeah, that'd have a much better chance of fitting. Probably pretty tall engine, though.
If so, it'd be easier to get a pushrod V8 in the engine bay than a DOHC V6, especially if it were twin-turbo'd. It'd be too tall and wide. As with anything, it could be done with enough time and money. Nevermind, I'm thinking of the VR4
You're talking about VAG's VR6...narrow-angle V6? Yeah, that'd have a much better chance of fitting. Probably pretty tall engine, though.
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Dude, there's another 1.8L engine that was built to be turbo'd and would be much easier to swap in a Miata... [wait for it...wait for it]
It's the 1.8L BP Miata engine!
Seriously, I can't imagine swapping in another 4-cylinder of like displacement...makes no sense whatsoever.
It's the 1.8L BP Miata engine!
Seriously, I can't imagine swapping in another 4-cylinder of like displacement...makes no sense whatsoever.
I agree though, a bp gets the job done.
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topic<---- ----> yous guys
Brian: the VW/Audi VR6, from 2.8-3.6 liters. My pref. would be the 24v 3.2L.
Ruger: SR20s are easier and have been done at least 3 times, that I've seen anyway. And they're the only AL 240SX engine IIRC.
Savior: for the hassle, if I was going to do a 2.0L 4cyl. I'd rather have an F20C or SR20DET. Both have been done and aren't as heavy as the EVO's closed-deck iron block, and they have RWD transmissions available.
Brian: the VW/Audi VR6, from 2.8-3.6 liters. My pref. would be the 24v 3.2L.
Ruger: SR20s are easier and have been done at least 3 times, that I've seen anyway. And they're the only AL 240SX engine IIRC.
Savior: for the hassle, if I was going to do a 2.0L 4cyl. I'd rather have an F20C or SR20DET. Both have been done and aren't as heavy as the EVO's closed-deck iron block, and they have RWD transmissions available.
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EDIT - Dammit. More freaking 4-banger talk. This is the 6s thread people, SIXES!
Where are you WOT?