Stuart_B
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 07:52 PM |
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mx5 engine
hi all, some off you may know that i went though a duratec build, then had to sell it as the insurance issues, so tonight i just picked up a 1.6 mx5
engine and box.
the plan is to go in place off the 1.6 pinto, it is lighter and more powerful.
i will start buy bits through the summer to make the winter swop over as little time as possibly.
the engine
 
engine
 
engine
the box
 
gearbox
the engine and box
 
engine and box
and few bits
 
bits
cheers
stuart
black mk indy, 1.6pinto on cbr600 bike carb's.
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Guinness
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 07:55 PM |
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Keep us posted. I'm seriously considering swapping the kwak engine out, and sticking an MX5 in this winter too!
Mike
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Stuart_B
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 08:02 PM |
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will do, the best bit all that for it was only 30pounds.
the same guy said i can have the ecu, the prop shaft and the wiring loom for free.
so this engine swap should be on a budget.
stuart
black mk indy, 1.6pinto on cbr600 bike carb's.
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scootz
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 08:05 PM |
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I have a 2-year old 1.8 MX5 engine / boxin the garage.
It's interesting to compare them the MZR set-up to the Duratec... far more gizmo's bolted onto the Mazda unit - I suspect most are to aid
the VVT system!
Mines for sale BTW! 
It's Evolution Baby!
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Guinness
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 08:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
I have a 2-year old 1.8 MX5 engine / boxin the garage.
It's interesting to compare them the MZR set-up to the Duratec... far more gizmo's bolted onto the Mazda unit - I suspect most are to aid
the VVT system!
Mines for sale BTW!
For £30? I'll take it!  
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scootz
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 09:10 PM |
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£30... yer havin a larff!
£47.87 and not a groat less!
It's Evolution Baby!
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perksy
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 09:10 PM |
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Their a Nice engine and the Gearbox has one of the sweetest changes around
For the money, that's a real bargain
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iti_uk
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| posted on 11/4/10 at 09:58 PM |
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What year is that 1.6? If it's <'93, check to see if you have the short nose crank version - they can be troublesome with the keyway
wearing away...?!
Very tunable engine - those B6's were designed for forced induction, so have oil squirters under the pistons as well as a few other choice
design features, and are a very capable bottom-end.
Shame I weighed my '97 1.6 in at the local scrappie - but it was kaput anyway.
Good luck with it, it should be a nice little gem when you get it running.
Chris
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FASTdan
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| posted on 12/4/10 at 06:42 AM |
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Good to see you havent let the insurance issue put you off! 
Will be an interesting conversion I am sure, keep us updated.
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boggle
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| posted on 12/4/10 at 07:43 AM |
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airhead on here is going to be doing a mx5 based locost, so im sure he will be interested....
just because you are a character, doesnt mean you have character....
for all your bespoke parts, ali welding, waterjet, laser, folding, turning, milling, composite work, spraying, anodising and cad drawing....
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neilj37
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| posted on 12/4/10 at 07:47 AM |
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You planning to use that seat in your car? Very locost
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Stuart_B
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| posted on 12/4/10 at 06:03 PM |
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hi, thanks for the advice Chris, i think it is, but i will make sure.
it is not that much less a 2.0.
i do like the tuning potential of these engines.
cheers will keep it updated
stuart
note to add, the seat is for my dad to seat on if he is out there with me.
[Edited on 12/4/10 by Stuart_B]
black mk indy, 1.6pinto on cbr600 bike carb's.
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iti_uk
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| posted on 13/4/10 at 11:19 AM |
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quote:
it is not that much less a 2.0.[Edited on 12/4/10 by Stuart_B]
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Swivel chair - not just a locost solution - useful for parking, checking blind-spots, getting in/out. I say genius!
If you want a good place to check for engine advice on that model (moreso the 1.8L BP), check
here.
Chris
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