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Engine Swap
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:32 am
by fly
I am looking into swapping my NA 1.6 for a used NA8 1.8 engine, and I need to know what else requires upgrading, eg ECU, wiring, engine mounts etc.
I tried a searching this forum and the miata.net garare but didn't find much.
Any tips would be appreciated.
Cheers
Dave
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:37 am
by fattima
Have not done it myself but Flyin Miata sell the bits to do it, the Keith Tanner book explains what to do.
http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?dept=67
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:42 am
by Okibi
FM have the kit for swapping bits from the 1.6 to the 1.8, using the 1.6 ECU is a dodgy work around that can produce suspect results, spend your cash elsewhere by buying a plug in ECU like the new wolf. That way you can have more power.
You could also go the mega squirt plug n play but you'll find a lot less tuners who have any experience with the tuning software.
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:44 am
by sabretooth
Can I ask why? I don't believe that such a swap is worth the effort and money involved.
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 12:40 pm
by fly
sabretooth wrote:Can I ask why? I don't believe that such a swap is worth the effort and money involved.
I am looking for a bit more power, to that end, I was considering
supercharging (I was too slow for Saberteurs kit),
modifying the 1.6 (or buying a modified 1.6),
or swapping to the 1.8.
I'm not set on any particular option as yet.
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 6:59 pm
by Boags
Step 1. Sell NA6
Step 2. Buy NA8
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 2:08 pm
by corners
I was also considering doin the same.
How flexible is the 1.8l with a turbo?