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Advice Needed for Engine Swap

Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 6:31 pm
by ja9
Hi Guys,

I'm planning on swapping my 1.6L engine for a 1.8L. My question is will my stock ECU run the new motor or do I need a new ECU or do I go for a piggy back option.
I need to do this as cheaply as possible. Your thoughts and advice appreciated. Don't forget to drop some ecu brands.

Cheers - John

Re: Advice Needed for Engine Swap

Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 6:33 pm
by Dweezle
Google is a good friend.
Lots of discussion about how to.

Can just use your 1.6 ecu.

Here is a quick summary.
http://www.flyinmiata.com/tech/1.8_conversion.php

Otherwise google "1.8 swap miata how to"

Re: Advice Needed for Engine Swap

Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 10:31 pm
by orx626
Hi John, Automotive Plus (Service Division of MX-5 Plus Parts) regularly do this conversion and have a complete kit for it.

Give Jason a call on (07) 3863 5858 or e-mail him at service@automotiveplus.com.au for all the information.

Cheers,
Danny

Re: Advice Needed for Engine Swap

Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 4:20 pm
by ja9
Thanks gents for the heads up. Much appreciated.