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Mx5 1.6 to 1.8 engine conversion
I have a 1990 MX5 and i just bought a 1.8 engine
Just wondering what needs doing as there are 2 kits for the conversion that you can buy

these are the kits
From USA
http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?...0%20%201994-97

From Australia
http://www.mx5mania.com.au/product1785.htm

Bit confusing when the kits have different stuff in them'\

Do you know what model the 1.8L engine come out of?

Yeah its from a 1996 1.8 mx5

Easier to just put an exhaust on the 1.6 yeah?

Dann

Aww give him a break Dann, he's already bought the engine.

Is there something wrong with your current engine?

As someone with a 1.8 in my NA6, I'd say it wasn't worth the hassle unless the engine was already busted or you had significantly bigger goals in mind than just the swap itself.

If you buy locally you will get support from the supplier and info. USA - good luck - any probs or returns etc - what a pain. If you have a question of Mania call them and talk to them about any concerns. I guess you know that changing an engine requires a formal approach to registration authorities etc.

drift76 wrote:Mx5 1.6 to 1.8 engine conversion
I have a 1990 MX5 and i just bought a 1.8 engine
Just wondering what needs doing as there are 2 kits for the conversion that you can buy

these are the kits
From USA
http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?...0%20%201994-97

From Australia
http://www.mx5mania.com.au/product1785.htm

Bit confusing when the kits have different stuff in them'\

According to the web site the MX5 Mania kit contains: FM Coil Pack Bracket, Accelerator Cable Bracket & Throttle Body Adapter, while the FM kit contains: coil bracket, throttle cable bracket, throttle body adaptor kit, motor mount brackets, EGR plate kit, & electrical parts needed to extend your CAS wiring.

http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?dept=67

http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?dep ... %201994-97

So if you're 1.8 motor came with its motor mount brackets, they won't be required. Depending on which market, i.e. Japanese, Australian, US, UK etc, your 1.8 motor is from you may need the EGR blanking plate. Later US DM certainly did, but check the intake manifold of your 1.8 motor. CAS wiring extension, if required, is easily replicated. As MM suggests, just give MX5 Mania a call if you need any of the other parts as they've got lots of stuff.

Jeo wrote:Is there something wrong with your current engine?

As someone with a 1.8 in my NA6, I'd say it wasn't worth the hassle unless the engine was already busted or you had significantly bigger goals in mind than just the swap itself.

Once again... as above, just an exhaust will do.

Dann