Mazda BP-T swap into a miata
07-31-05, 09:28 PM
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Mazda BP-T swap into a miata
Has it been done with the mazda BP-T.. I'm just intrested b/c I'm thinking of a future project ,but what to stay with mazda
08-02-05, 10:00 AM
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Head over to the engine swap section of the Miata.net forums for the full scoop, but here's the basics:
LS1 into Miata? Check
Ford 302? Check
13b? Check
Various turbo'd 1.8 engines? Check
However, the usual FWD turbo motors (323GTX, etc.) are a poor choice for transplant into a miata because so much of the supporting hardware (intake & turbo manifolds, etc.) are designed for transverse not longitudinal mounting. The blocks are the same, but the peripherals are different enough that its usually easier to aftermarket-turbo the existing motor.
The good news is that since the blocks are the same (with the piston oil squirters, etc.) that they respond VERY well to forced induction.
HTH...
LS1 into Miata? Check
Ford 302? Check
13b? Check
Various turbo'd 1.8 engines? Check
However, the usual FWD turbo motors (323GTX, etc.) are a poor choice for transplant into a miata because so much of the supporting hardware (intake & turbo manifolds, etc.) are designed for transverse not longitudinal mounting. The blocks are the same, but the peripherals are different enough that its usually easier to aftermarket-turbo the existing motor.
The good news is that since the blocks are the same (with the piston oil squirters, etc.) that they respond VERY well to forced induction.
HTH...
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