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Mazda MX5 engine conversion ?
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Glenn
Joined: Tue May 10, 2011 2:23 am Posts: 2823 Location: Melb.
Car(s): '72 Sport Bellett (imported 180912), M/B AMG A35, i30, had Belletts in past, 2 sed, 3 GT's.
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No, I have not done this but its come up a few times in recent threads. I know nothing about this really but saw a 1.6L MX5 on ebay for $100, running well it said. So i thought i would post a couple of pictures.... Apprently early 1.6 engines had some sort of issue with the front of the crank which has to be welded and machined. Something to be aware of I guess. I would amagine the later 1.8 would be a nice one to use.
Anyway, it appears from the pictures that the sump would fit ok in a bellett. Starter on RH side though like Gemini engine. Front mounts look possible also.
Have seen complete engines and boxes, even half cuts on ebay, up to $2000.
Gearbox an issue as the shifter is mounted way back on the box. As somebody commented here, about in the back seat of a Bellett.
You could mill off the Mazda text and engrave ISUZU instead, and maybe fool your dog.
Keep the bonnet shut at any Club meetings though LOL
glenn
_________________ '72 PR60 Sport
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