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wildfire0310 07-28-2007 04:06 PM

new swap kit on the market
 
http://www.speedworks.com.au/mx5.htm

now there is a company making a swap kit for the sr20. Seem like it would be a good swap.

The only issues I ever seen with SRs are powersteering leaking, running a PS-less miata is not a problem compared to a PS-less 240

Braineack 07-28-2007 04:37 PM

I dunno if I want any engine that can only have about 1qt of oil in it.

wildfire0310 07-28-2007 04:43 PM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 135116)
I dunno if I want any engine that can only have about 1qt of oil in it.

It looks as if the oil pan still holds normal amounts of oil.
unless I missed something

Slidin'Miata916 07-28-2007 04:49 PM

Hm......That would be Really interesting. I think even an all stock Sr in a miata would be pretty quick. And parts wouldnt be too bad for it if you go on Nico. But, with that price tag, I would rather add another 3k for the V8 Kit Hehe.

wildfire0310 07-28-2007 04:54 PM


Originally Posted by Slidin'Miata916 (Post 135118)
Hm......That would be Really interesting. I think even an all stock Sr in a miata would be pretty quick. And parts wouldnt be too bad for it if you go on Nico. But, with that price tag, I would rather add another 3k for the V8 Kit Hehe.


I think the pros of this kit,

A) still uncommon
B) parts are getting cheap
C) finding the motors are getting easier and cheaper
D) cost...
in the drift scene I seen sr20 ready for swap at about 1k to 1.5k with ecu and wiring harness. That just really leaves the driveshaft. Plus a shit ton of labor, but they are selling to DIYers.

kotomile 07-28-2007 05:59 PM

been out for awhile, possibly a good idea for a few years from now.

Mach929 07-28-2007 07:20 PM

yeah sr20dets are getting cheaper, would be smart for those who've got the ability and want more power than the miata motor and trans can hold

Braineack 07-28-2007 08:10 PM


Originally Posted by wildfire0310 (Post 135117)
It looks as if the oil pan still holds normal amounts of oil.
unless I missed something


I dunno, this doesn't seem like a big sump

http://www.speedworks.com.au/product...sump1thumb.JPG

rob 07-31-2007 01:13 AM

its really no smaller than the oem nissan pan

http://srownersclub.com/faq/i/sr_oilpan.jpg

http://www.intecracing.com/sr20oilpan.jpg

Pitlab77 07-31-2007 01:16 AM

I still say is it worth it when you can turbo and have a spare motor for the price.

I still have not seen proof of these Mega Power stock sr motors that are claimed to last for ever on the intraweb

rob 07-31-2007 01:18 AM


Originally Posted by Pitlab77 (Post 135666)
I still say is it worth it when you can turbo and have a spare motor for the price.

I still have not seen proof of these Mega Power stock sr motors that are claimed to last for ever on the intraweb

http://www.tougefactory.com/

I work ^^^ there, and sr20 is what we do.

We have stock block sr20s making 3-350 hp all day long, and have been for 3+ years.

Braineack 07-31-2007 09:01 AM


Originally Posted by rob (Post 135665)
its really no smaller than the oem nissan pan


shows how much I know :gay:

I hate the price still...but I guess you pay for the ease of the swap.

m2cupcar 07-31-2007 09:14 AM

I can't imagine paying that much for those brackets, but I suppose that's what they need to sell them for to keep the shop open. Ya know what I'm gonna say, so I won't bother. :gay:

Pitlab77 07-31-2007 10:55 AM


Originally Posted by rob (Post 135667)
http://www.tougefactory.com/

I work ^^^ there, and sr20 is what we do.

We have stock block sr20s making 3-350 hp all day long, and have been for 3+ years.

Nothing you cant do with the factory miata motors

RemoteMX5 07-31-2007 11:58 AM

Yah the SR motor is great, being a Nissan owner and Part of NICO. I have had chance to own SR's Turbo KA's and now I'm on a RB.

But yah someone here hit it on the head, stock for stock, the SR is pretty much the same engine as the 1.8 liter Miata engine but with out the turbo.

The SR is a fun lil engine though and parts are dime a dozen, getting cheaper by the day :), I think a Stock SR engine would be great fun in a Miata thought.

And everything should weight just about the same since the SR is a Aluminum block.

Also don't forget to include the cost of a custom drive shaft to a cost of the SR engine and Mounting stuff.

And if you guys want a lot of good Info on the SR engine, don't hesitate to visit Nicoclub.com

rob 07-31-2007 05:54 PM


Originally Posted by Pitlab77 (Post 135756)
Nothing you cant do with the factory miata motors

sr20 is cheaper tho

and makes more tourqe

RusMan 07-31-2007 07:26 PM


Originally Posted by rob (Post 135898)
sr20 is cheaper tho

and makes more tourqe

That and the stronger tranny is the biggest advantage to me

mr2guy7 07-31-2007 08:16 PM


Originally Posted by RemoteMX5 (Post 135781)
Also don't forget to include the cost of a custom drive shaft to a cost of the SR engine and Mounting stuff.

i would also think a new rear end would be in line too - something to hold the power most of us would want after that kind of swap

rob 07-31-2007 11:05 PM


Originally Posted by mr2guy7 (Post 135920)
i would also think a new rear end would be in line too - something to hold the power most of us would want after that kind of swap

rear should be fine imho, so long as you have an aftermarket diff

Pitlab77 08-01-2007 09:09 AM


Originally Posted by rob (Post 135945)
rear should be fine imho, so long as you have an aftermarket diff

He means the weak miat 1.6 Diff

SR motor is cheaper than a miata motor???? Please show me that, I can get miata motors for 500 that are working perfectly or less other people here can show you where they have gotten motors for less (no fan boys thinking it is one of Gods two motors the JZ and the SR to drive up prices, no MaD TyTe DrIfTa's or LifeStyle playas to drive up prices on the miata yet. Although there is Cubroadster :gay: ).

Torque can be affect by the turbo on a miata, and for the price there are better motors to swap in such as the FE3, you want torque and cheap parts ford 5.0, want more torque LSx motors.


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