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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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will a 99 head fint on a 94 bottem? and if so what kind of gains would i get. and who has done it befor if so?
Old Oct 18, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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yes some some did
Old Oct 18, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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no i dont think you can fint a head two a bottem
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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it fints
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roflmao...hahaha
99 head has better flow than earlier models, but there is some work involved, but its been done many times, as someone said, "go forth and search" im sure its been covered more than enough times
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mmmm flow.
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smooooooooooooooooooth
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You're a power-bottom.
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you will also need the 99 intake manifold as the runners do not line up and/or they come in at very different angles. that also gives you the VICs variable runner length option which is said to give you a few hp/ft-lbs
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Originally Posted by paul
you will also need the 99 intake manifold as the runners do not line up and/or they come in at very different angles. that also gives you the VICs variable runner length option which is said to give you a few hp/ft-lbs
this post is. too many words
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Originally Posted by TurboTim
this post is. too many words
He never was a man of few words:gay:
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Originally Posted by olderguy
He never was a man of few words:gay:
but he is right, he will need the Mantake Interfold instead of the regular intake manifold used on previous years
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mmmm flow.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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So besides the head and the intake manifold do you need to change the ecu or any wiring?
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Originally Posted by turbowannab
So besides the head and the intake manifold do you need to change the ecu or any wiring?

you'll need to use your current 94 wiring.
you'll have to use the coolant temp sensor at the back of the head off the 94 as the plugs are different for the 99.
you'll need your 94 CAS
you'll need your 94 throttlebody
you'll need to modify your 94 EGR tube if you use one to fit the 99 intake, i think the EGR valve kinda interferes with it
your 94 throttle cable will be a lil long, i inserted mine in the second slot that the cruise cable would typically would go in
you'll need either a 90-93 or 94-97 FPR, i forget which one fits better. 99+ don't have one.


timing gears, timing belt, valve cover, valve cover gasket are all the same. 94 exhaust manifold bolts right up
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Originally Posted by paul
you'll need to use your current 94 wiring.
you'll have to use the coolant temp sensor at the back of the head off the 94 as the plugs are different for the 99.
you'll need your 94 CAS
you'll need your 94 throttlebody
you'll need to modify your 94 EGR tube if you use one to fit the 99 intake, i think the EGR valve kinda interferes with it
your 94 throttle cable will be a lil long, i inserted mine in the second slot that the cruise cable would typically would go in
you'll need either a 90-93 or 94-97 FPR, i forget which one fits better. 99+ don't have one.


timing gears, timing belt, valve cover, valve cover gasket are all the same. 94 exhaust manifold bolts right up
thanks that helps alot my current head is ticking so i thaght i might as well replace it with a 99 head
Old Oct 18, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by turbowannab
thanks that helps alot my current head is ticking so i thaght i might as well replace it with a 99 head
The ticking is just your hydraulic lifters, pretty common for them to tick. An oil change can sometimes fix it if it has been a while since your last one.
The '99 is better though so why not.
Old Oct 18, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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yeah it dos go away actualy it hasnt ticked for a while but i would just like to not think about it at all =) pluse i want to build my miata any sugestions on were to get a turbo kit?
Old Oct 18, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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build your own...
if you can't then determine how much you want to spend and ask that question again...your budget will determine what kit is best for you...also, decide on what power level you want to reach
Old Oct 18, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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200-230hp for about $2500-$3000



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