Sooo... I just bought a 1.8L motor
05-25-2007, 07:18 PM
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Sooo... I just bought a 1.8L motor
I bought another motor. I had to. You guys probably saw the ad for the 96 block with the stripped 99 head. It was cheap enough. Now, the question is what do I do with it?
I also have a small block Ford AJ35 3.9L V8 that I picked up from craigslist for cheap (280hp/286ftlbs) that was going to be my next miata project, but I'm not really thrilled about the labor involved in the v8 swap.
Hard decisions....
I also have a small block Ford AJ35 3.9L V8 that I picked up from craigslist for cheap (280hp/286ftlbs) that was going to be my next miata project, but I'm not really thrilled about the labor involved in the v8 swap.
Hard decisions....
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05-25-2007, 10:44 PM
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belfab guts?
diy port and polish?
cam regrind?
And wait for a deal on a used BEGi turbo mani
OOOOoooooOOOOO and check on Andy Floyd's intake mani......
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05-26-2007, 10:41 AM
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aaaaand make sure you speak with WOT before you buy that mani from andy!
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05-28-2007, 12:32 AM
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got the motor today.
seller told me "naked" head but when I went to pick it up, it was all assembled. he told me was was planning on stripping it, but didn't get around to it. It has a little damage on one of the cam bearings, no biggie at all, but the cam had some pitting on it. So a couple of cams, and a case of beer for the guys at the machine shop, and it's good to go. 80k mile 96 block with a 99 head on top.
If I had a turbo manifold for it, I probably would just install it as is. I'll be looking for a used mani and I'm thinking a t3s60.
seller told me "naked" head but when I went to pick it up, it was all assembled. he told me was was planning on stripping it, but didn't get around to it. It has a little damage on one of the cam bearings, no biggie at all, but the cam had some pitting on it. So a couple of cams, and a case of beer for the guys at the machine shop, and it's good to go. 80k mile 96 block with a 99 head on top.
If I had a turbo manifold for it, I probably would just install it as is. I'll be looking for a used mani and I'm thinking a t3s60.
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05-29-2007, 05:22 PM
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Hmmm...
Am I going to need a 99-00 intake mani? Or will the later NB or a NA 1.8 intake mani fit?
Also, should I just use the 1.8 throttle body? Any reason why I can't/shouldn't?
Am I going to need a 99-00 intake mani? Or will the later NB or a NA 1.8 intake mani fit?
Also, should I just use the 1.8 throttle body? Any reason why I can't/shouldn't?
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05-29-2007, 06:21 PM
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https://www.miataturbo.net/forums/sh...230#post115230
Pipe size is different I believe.
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