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MX-5 Engine compatibility
clutch_kick - 16/2/15 at 10:48 AM

Don't know where would be a reliable source to look but I need to know if a '95 1.8 engine parts would be compatible with a '00 engine?

My Donor is a '00 model MK2, 1.8 ltr and I was offered a '95 1.8 engine that's knocking a little for a very silly price, so it would be an ideal rebuild project on the side. So I was wondering ... will it fit the Gearbox, Engine mounts, wiring loom ( I am planning to run a Megasquirt), and instruments, etc?

pewe - 16/2/15 at 12:19 PM

As far as I know engine mounts, gearbox etc. are all the same.
Wiring loom should also be the same/similar - give or take the possibilty of ABS, air con etc.
Unusual for the engine to be knocking.
The bottom ends are certainly very strong.
For the sort of money a rebuild will cost and the price known engines are fetching I'd be looking at buying an engine which runs OK.
Best source for info is probably miatanet though there's a fair amount on Nutz.
HTH.
Cheers, Pewe10

clutch_kick - 16/2/15 at 12:31 PM

Cheers

Slimy38 - 16/2/15 at 01:17 PM

quote:
Originally posted by pewe
For the sort of money a rebuild will cost and the price known engines are fetching I'd be looking at buying an engine which runs OK.


Agreed, it does appear the standard rebuild parts actually work out quite expensive, compared to the ease of getting a working engine.

ianhurley20 - 16/2/15 at 09:24 PM

I bought a mk 2 '99 car for 360, took out engine propshaft gearbox and electrics and sold the rest for 481. Seems to me the best route for getting an engine that I was able to run test and drive for a bit of labour, advertising and - 121 pounds ;-)

clutch_kick - 17/2/15 at 12:11 AM

Well in all honesty he's asking for 66£. Worth getting for the head alone I guess.

johnH20 - 17/2/15 at 09:41 AM

Don't take it as gospel but I believe all Mk 2 engines are VVT. The head is different in a number of respects and I would guess the wiring loom too. As suggested above Nutz or Miata.net are your best sources of info.