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snart

Jan 12, 2003 01:12 AM

Miata Block

I searched and found no real conclusive answers on this one....
A junk yard by my house has a 1.8 Block up for grabs, The guy said it came from a 95 Miata (So its a BP for sure). Its just the block, nothing more, nothing less. So my question is, is the Miata block the same as a Pro's???? I ask just cuz of the obvious drivetrain difference between the two.

Thanx Ppls!!!:D

kcbhiw

Jan 12, 2003 01:24 AM

That particular block is identical to the 90-94 Proteges' DOHC block. (I'm too unfamiliar with the 2nd Gen.'s 1.8s to be sure about those, however).

snart

Jan 12, 2003 12:52 PM

So I could use it??? Also, is it possible to convert to a distyless ignition from the Miata??? Sorry bout all the dumb questions but I want to be sure before I spend my hard earned cash!

Thanx!!:D

snart

Jan 12, 2003 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PseudoRealityX

You'd have to change ECUs. I dont see any benefit.

So, I would need the ECU and Coil w/wires?? Cuz he will throw that in for free if I buy the block. I thought coils were more powerful than a disty?

kcbhiw

Jan 12, 2003 03:21 PM

Quote:

So, I would need the ECU and Coil w/wires?? Cuz he will throw that in for free if I buy the block. I thought coils were more powerful than a disty?

Don't forget, your existing harness will require somewhat major modification, or you'll need a different harness if you end up having to use the Miata ECU.

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