Engine/model identification

BPTravis · Postby **BPTravis** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 12:02 pm

Interesting to know morlock :-)

The engine I'm after has the 9.5cr and solid lifter head.

Mx5, NB series 1, 1998
vin JIMONB3Op10010001

Does this car ^ have the motor I'm chasing?

*info sourced from redbook lol*

BPTravis · Postby **BPTravis** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 12:09 pm

Correction:

JIMONB30P100100011

hks_kansei · Postby **hks_kansei** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 12:12 pm

the NB and P1 designations are for a pre-facelift NB, known commonly as an NB8A
They were made from late 1998 to early 2000

I know for sure it has solid lifters, but I'm not 100% on the compression ratio, 9.5:1 does ring a bell though.
It also has the VICS intake manifold and no variable valve/cam timing, in case any of that matters.

project.r.racing · Postby **project.r.racing** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 4:48 pm

Correct

NB8A MX5 98-00 BP4W 9.5:1 CR VICs, non VVT, solid lifters.

same as yours isn't it HKS?

some handsome fellow posted the camshaft specs here:- http://fordlaser.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... 7&start=15

hks_kansei · Postby **hks_kansei** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 5:03 pm

project.r.racing wrote:same as yours isn't it HKS?

Yep.

If the OP needs any reference photos of the engine bay and/or parts, just let me know.

BPTravis · Postby **BPTravis** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 2:36 pm

Cheers guys!

I'd love some photos, it's be handy to have some to reference.

BPTravis · Postby **BPTravis** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 2:37 pm

I'll let u know what I'll need pics of,

What's to go with the VICS intake when going to turbo?
Just disconnect and leave it or what?

BPTravis · Postby **BPTravis** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 7:10 am

Would a front cut be worth it at about $2500-$3000?

Or cheaper to source fwd motor locally and convert?

project.r.racing · Postby **project.r.racing** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 8:00 am

front cut be preety cool as you get all the management and wiring and enviromental gear. which means DOT will like you better as you'll automaticly pass various enviromental ADRs for rego.

BPTravis · Postby **BPTravis** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:17 am

So it'd be easier I spose,

plus I'd have a front cut that runs to reference where everything goes n sh*t.

BPTravis · Postby **BPTravis** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:18 am

What r the boxes like on the mx5's?

5sp vs 6sp?

BPTravis · Postby **BPTravis** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:28 am

Ignore previous, I researched lol

5sp $250 slightly longer ratios

6sp $1300 slightly shorter ratios.

Now my question is, are all the 5sps the same from 89-00?

Or is it like the g series in the 323's, where they are all a little different..?