Engine for a Mazda Miata
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I found a wrecked 1990 Mazda Miata that I'm thinking about trying to buy for cheap and was wondering if anyone had any oppinions or advice on an engine to put in it (four or six cylinder). I was thinking about a rotory engine but I don't think I'm every familiar with them. If you could leave a short reason for why you think any particular engine would be best I'd appreciate it. Or any other advice would be good too.
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A newer Miata 1.8 liter engine along with turbocharging would be the most SANE way to go. Probably alot more feasable to do both technically and financially. You could go with either a rotary engine or even a V8 swap but they would have more drawbacks than the 1.8 swap if you ask me. the rotary would be cost and the v8 would be handling.
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really bastardize it....ej20t wrx motor....make it AWD while you're at it
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I am saying going you should go with an LS1 but since you don't want an 8 cylinder just go with the 1.8 Liter.
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i don't know why I have such strong opinions on this, but I this it's gay when people put motors from a different manufacturer all together into a car. a mazda miata was not meant to have a v8 ls1 or anything of the sorts.... imo... get the best motor mazda has to offer, and go from there.
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I agree with Blake on this one. But the BEST engine they have to offer can mean sooooo many different things to different people. A rotary seems like alot of messing around to me for what you will get (for the $$). Not that the rotory is a bad engine mind you, but it's not too feasible for someone that isn't so well versed in rotary engines. You have to admit they are a bit more sensitive to improper tuning and for a newbie it's like lighting a bomb.
The 1.6/1.8L engines have alot to offer if you were to spend a little time with them. And again, I say BOOST IT! -
how bad ass would a miata be with a cammed V8 shaking back and forth at a stoplight?
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out there wrote:
i've seen pictures and measurings of a 3g rx7 with an ls1 swapped into it; the weight and balance were barely changed because the ls1 is so light
Yes but the LS1 is a longer and taller motor so it can have the same weight ratio but the center of gravity will be different.
And with the Miata get the 1.8 put some ITBS, cams etc and it'll be one fun ride -
theflatlander wrote:
Yes but the LS1 is a longer and taller motor so it can have the same weight ratio but the center of gravity will be different.
that's a good point, i imagine it's something that could not well explained without an example on hand. to ebay and the garage!! -
Well, I own a Miata and I already know I'm doing the 1.8/turbo swap. Wouldn't even consider a V8 or rotary swap. The only reason I (PERSONALLY) could see why anyone would do either is because they had it readily available or to be different. This again is just my $.02.
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LS1? Isn't that a corvette engine? That little car would book with that in it. What kind of cost would I be looking at with the LS1 or the EJ20T. And I can only i magine how much work is in volved in putting all wheel drive in it. But I guess if its gona be a show car its already gona be alot of work.
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