SWAP: 1.8L DOHC (BP05) on 1982 323.
August-12th-2003, 05:20 PM
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I don't know if that's a B6. If it's from a GLC, that should be a 1.5 SOHC. (B5? 
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It's a damn shame that mazda didn't continue to use a timing chain. Then again our engines have no interference issues if the belt were to break so *shrug*.
From the picture, it looks like it would be a better engine to boost than the B8 or B6 SOHC.
Then there is the vacuum advance dizzy that would be a pain to use with boost if you really wanted to make some power (then again I'm talking about a 1.5 haha...). Great reason to fab a crank trigger plate and use CDI direct fire ignition! 82? Prolly have to fab an intake. A lot of work I guess.
Heh. Guess I'mna have a lot of work to do with the A13 in my Datsun. Although I'm only going to be converting it to EFI, not boosting it. Fun fun.
)It's a damn shame that mazda didn't continue to use a timing chain. Then again our engines have no interference issues if the belt were to break so *shrug*.
From the picture, it looks like it would be a better engine to boost than the B8 or B6 SOHC.
Then there is the vacuum advance dizzy that would be a pain to use with boost if you really wanted to make some power (then again I'm talking about a 1.5 haha...). Great reason to fab a crank trigger plate and use CDI direct fire ignition! 82? Prolly have to fab an intake. A lot of work I guess.
Heh. Guess I'mna have a lot of work to do with the A13 in my Datsun. Although I'm only going to be converting it to EFI, not boosting it. Fun fun.
August-12th-2003, 06:01 PM
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Oh yeah. To answer your question, you might want to post to the GLC area of this board. There are more experienced members that own GLCs themselves. The matter of concern here is whether or not the engine mounts would mate to a B6 or even a BP.
Would you be doing this swap yourself or having a shop/mechanic do the swap for you? If the swap is being excuted by yourself, you'll save some money, but you would have to worry about fabricating some engine mounts/brackets to secure the engine.
I was thinking that if you're having a shop do all the work (a good shop, hopefully), your best bet, and cheapest route would be to do the swap. If you're doing the work yourself, you might look into modifying the current engine and installing a standalone engine management system. I'm sure you're looking for power, so the modification you would be looking into is putting a turbo in.
You could get away with boosting the car as is, if it's carburated. I never liked the idea of boosting a carbed engine. You can do it, but the sane question would be "why would you want to?" All you would have to do is fab a header for the turbo to mate and then decide which way you want to run the carb: blow through, or suck through? Both have their nasty problems. You might just spend a bit more money to fab an intake manifold and go the route of fuel injection. You can get a standalone or try running a MegaSquirt [bgsoflex.com] computer if you're on a budget. (Budget? Ahah why did I bring that into this discussion?)
Sorry if it feels like I'm running off on a tangent.
Would you be doing this swap yourself or having a shop/mechanic do the swap for you? If the swap is being excuted by yourself, you'll save some money, but you would have to worry about fabricating some engine mounts/brackets to secure the engine.
I was thinking that if you're having a shop do all the work (a good shop, hopefully), your best bet, and cheapest route would be to do the swap. If you're doing the work yourself, you might look into modifying the current engine and installing a standalone engine management system. I'm sure you're looking for power, so the modification you would be looking into is putting a turbo in.
You could get away with boosting the car as is, if it's carburated. I never liked the idea of boosting a carbed engine. You can do it, but the sane question would be "why would you want to?" All you would have to do is fab a header for the turbo to mate and then decide which way you want to run the carb: blow through, or suck through? Both have their nasty problems. You might just spend a bit more money to fab an intake manifold and go the route of fuel injection. You can get a standalone or try running a MegaSquirt [bgsoflex.com] computer if you're on a budget. (Budget? Ahah why did I bring that into this discussion?)
Sorry if it feels like I'm running off on a tangent.
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