Screwin' around with a BP

[kcbhiw]

I've been wanting to install a 1.8L into the CSP Miata for a while. The 1.6L that is currently installed, albeit abnormally strong compared to other 1.6's, just can't contend in CSP.

I've got a '99 1.8 that I paid $55 for (complete ) that is awaiting funds for a complete rebuild to tolerance. Unfortunatly, that'll take the better part of 6 months to be ready. However, I have another 1.8L that was given to me with "compression issues", as stated by the PO.

For fun, I figured I'd perform a compression test to see what it yielded. It was rather interesting cranking an engine outside of the car, in the basement. I've never done that before. The test yeilded 174-175-174-175. I think I'll be installing this engine sometime before March .

Here are a couple of vids:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd4ffeIoQ7c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S84MkgYssDU


Furthermore, the MegaSquirt for the car is nearly done. More to come on that later (glare)

 

[Captain KRM P5]

$55, you got robbed. j/k

awesome deal man. are you going with FM on the swap stuff?

 

[kcbhiw]

$55, you got robbed. j/k

awesome deal man. are you going with FM on the swap stuff?

I already have the mount brackets. I may purchase the TB adaptor plate to bide my time while still using the 1.6 TB. Once I install the MS, I'll switch back to the 1.8 unit to eliminate the overhead.

 

[JDM-P5]

HAHA...man...that's great!

 

[aMaff]

that vid w/ the valve cover open w/ the cams slingin around was FREAKIN cool! Can I come over and see? lol

 

[kcbhiw]

that vid w/ the valve cover open w/ the cams slingin around was FREAKIN cool! Can I come over and see? lol

Certainly. You'll have to put the rig back together, though.

 

[MiaTurbo]

It's official. i hate kevin

 

[xelderx]

I know where there is a '99 Miata cylinder head for sale. Interested?

 

[kcbhiw]

I know where there is a '99 Miata cylinder head for sale. Interested?

I'm always interested. However, what's the price?