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3 minutes ago, JoaoPRSousa said:

 

But the new Fiesta ST is gonna have a turbo with a 1.5L 3 cylinder attached

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2018-ford-fiesta-st-boasts-15-liter-turbo-three-cylinder-engine-115688.html

Ha I knew I heard about a 1.5 I3 for the FiST

[bcredeur97]

6 minutes ago, JoaoPRSousa said:

But the new Fiesta ST is gonna have a turbo with a 1.5L 3 cylinder attached

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2018-ford-fiesta-st-boasts-15-liter-turbo-three-cylinder-engine-115688.html

I would totally rock a 1.5L turbo 3 cyl in my miata.

 

that would be a really good swap actually. so light! and 200hp!

 

+ think of all the engine bay room <3

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1 minute ago, bcredeur97 said:

I would totally rock a 1.5L turbo 3 cyl in my miata.

 

that would be a really good swap actually. so light! and 200hp!

 

+ think of all the engine bay room <3

big turbo 1.5 ecoboost mx5 swap?  

[bcredeur97]

3 minutes ago, Mister2010 said:

big turbo 1.5 ecoboost mx5 swap?  

everyone forgets that the miata's 4cylinder is actually realllly heavy due to it being a cast iron block.

 

so that's why K24 and Honda V6 swaps barely change the weight of the car even though the engines are much bigger, they are aluminum.

 

but something like that 1.5L ecoboost would most likely save weight (which is huge in an already ~2200-2300 lb car) AND be more powerful. win/win.

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1 minute ago, bcredeur97 said:

everyone forgets that the miata's 4cylinder is actually realllly heavy due to it being a cast iron block.

 

so that's why K24 and Honda V6 swaps barely change the weight of the car even though the engines are much bigger, they are aluminum.

 

but something like that 1.5L ecoboost would most likely save weight (which is huge in an already ~2200-2300 lb car) AND be more powerful. win/win.

and it wouldnt be just a turbo mx5  

[bcredeur97]

5 minutes ago, Mister2010 said:

and it wouldnt be just a turbo mx5  

exactly! thanks for making me realllly want to do this now LOL

 

ehh maybe one day.. we'll see. the biggest issue im seeing is electrical stuff and transmission adapter plate along with how that affects firewall clearance

 

oh, and the subframe. would probably need a custom one..

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14 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

exactly! thanks for making me realllly want to do this now LOL

 

ehh maybe one day.. we'll see. the biggest issue im seeing is electrical stuff and transmission adapter plate along with how that affects firewall clearance

 

oh, and the subframe. would probably need a custom one..

probably could adapt the MX5 transmission ... 

 

might just need to fabricate custom engine mounts ... but oh well ... you never know 

[iDeFecZx]

15 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

exactly! thanks for making me realllly want to do this now LOL

 

ehh maybe one day.. we'll see. the biggest issue im seeing is electrical stuff and transmission adapter plate along with how that affects firewall clearance

 

oh, and the subframe. would probably need a custom one..

An ecoboost mx5 would also have to have a custom trans made since its a fwd engine

[bcredeur97]

1 hour ago, iDeFecZx said:

An ecoboost mx5 would also have to have a custom trans made since its a fwd engine

Nah. Just would need an adapter plate. 

 

And a clutch with the same splines as the trans. But that’s usually not too hard I don’t think...

[Not_Sean]

4 hours ago, TVwazhere said:

This just in, my ST hit 15k, that means the 2.0 engine is bulletproof

 

hahaha my ST is on 87 000 mikes, But it is a Volvo motor so we already know its indestructible  

2 hours ago, bcredeur97 said:

I would totally rock a 1.5L turbo 3 cyl in my miata.

 

that would be a really good swap actually. so light! and 200hp!

 

+ think of all the engine bay room <3

you throw the FiST 1.6 ecoboost in there and you'll have one hell of a rocketship! 

 

Specially when you start talking hybrid turbos and suck, guys breaking 300hp out of those motors like its nothing. 

[Not_Sean]

update on my ST225 

 

For my MOT/WOF, I had to replace the rear hub as the bearing was making a tiny grinding sound, Damn annoying as it cut into my Mod money

was an easy job to do and only cut my self-open twice, tissues and Electrical tape to keep the blood off the tools. 

 

Finally got around to sorting out my new head unit and centre console. so I did a vinyl wrap on the parts to a Brushed metal black and will be redoing it with a heat gun but for now super happy with how it turned out, also got the OBD II link working again. Just need to wire in the new Loom to get my Steering controls working and then wrapping the radio surround and fitting it so it's nice and flush.  

 

So ordered 1 step colder Spark plugs and new Oil is on its way, Going for the same spec oil as the RS since its an identical Motor and with the tune coming soon it'll be pushing RS power. Other parts on the way is a new Gearbox mount, a track spec one to reduce wheel hop and smoother shifting, this combo with a short shifter both coming from Aus. 

 

That's pretty much going to be it for this year, But in March, I've entered into Superlap NZ a time trial series that's going to see me up against some serious cars. Can't wait!!

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14 minutes ago, Not_Sean said:

you throw the FiST 1.6 ecoboost in there and you'll have one hell of a rocketship! 

 

Specially when you start talking hybrid turbos and suck, guys breaking 300hp out of those motors like its nothing. 

the talk was about the new upcoming FiST with a 1.5 I3 but even the 1.6 would be great  

[Not_Sean]

29 minutes ago, Mister2010 said:

the talk was about the new upcoming FiST with a 1.5 I3 but even the 1.6 would be great  

I'd stick with the 1.6 as its already proven to be a monster the tunes very well. You never know with ford if you getting a gem of a new engine or a bitch

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37 minutes ago, Not_Sean said:

this combo with a short shifter both coming from Aus. 

Something else I've been highly considering, as the ST's stock shift is jsut so far (relatively. Been thinking about either Steeda's shift kit or Boomba's, since they offer shorter throws (and I think boomba's offers a shorter overall height which is what I'm really after)

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1 minute ago, TVwazhere said:

Something else I've been highly considering, as the ST's stock shift is jsut so far (relatively. Been thinking about either Steeda's shift kit or Boomba's, since they offer shorter throws (and I think boomba's offers a shorter overall height which is what I'm really after)

hhmmm I don't know those companies but short shifters are pretty simple things, so you should be good. I'm getting mine from OEMDenied they also make one for your car but think shipping would be pointless as you'll prob find the exact same one. 

 

For anything Ford (euro's) I always use Pumaspeed as a great reference point.

 

The one i'm getting is two point adjustable so will try both as I've never enjoyed a super short throw and for daily it gets annoying but will see once its fitted. 

[TVwazhere]

Just now, Not_Sean said:

hhmmm I don't know those companies but short shifters are pretty simple things, so you should be good. I'm getting mine from OEMDenied they also make one for your car but think shipping would be pointless as you'll prob find the exact same one. 

 

For anything Ford (euro's) I always use Pumaspeed as a great reference point.

 

The one i'm getting is two point adjustable so will try both as I've never enjoyed a super short throw and for daily it gets annoying but will see once its fitted. 

Steeda specifically does a lot of mustang parts here in 'Murica, while boomba is an all around racing parts store.

 

Steeda Short Shifter vs Boomba Short Shifter

 

The Steeda has 3 different adjustments and the boomba has 5.

[Not_Sean]

1 minute ago, TVwazhere said:

Steeda specifically does a lot of mustang parts here in 'Murica, while boomba is an all around racing parts store.

 

Steeda Short Shifter vs Boomba Short Shifter

 

The Steeda has 3 different adjustments and the boomba has 5.

Steeda it's on special and it's not exactly a complex part

 

Its $75 from OEM Denied 

http://focusonperformance.com.au/short-shift-kit-focus-st250/

[TVwazhere]

1 minute ago, Not_Sean said:

Steeda it's on special and it's not exactly a complex part

 

Its $75 from OEM Denied 

http://focusonperformance.com.au/short-shift-kit-focus-st250/

That look like just the shifter plate, which I can get from either brand for about the same price. These kits also include the shifter arm

[Not_Sean]

3 minutes ago, TVwazhere said:

That look like just the shifter plate, which I can get from either brand for about the same price. These kits also include the shifter arm

aaahhhhh didn't know it was two pieces, the ST225 one both get fitted right below the gear level, no need to go into the engine bay. 

[JoaoPRSousa]

4 hours ago, bcredeur97 said:

everyone forgets that the miata's 4cylinder is actually realllly heavy due to it being a cast iron block.

 

so that's why K24 and Honda V6 swaps barely change the weight of the car even though the engines are much bigger, they are aluminum.

 

but something like that 1.5L ecoboost would most likely save weight (which is huge in an already ~2200-2300 lb car) AND be more powerful. win/win.

 

I3 noises are pretty yum as well

[TVwazhere]

Just now, Not_Sean said:

aaahhhhh didn't know it was two pieces, the ST225 one both get fitted right below the gear level, no need to go into the engine bay. 

For these kits, the Shifter plate goes under the air filter box.

Spoiler

And shifter arm is installed by removing the old shifter from the cockpit via removing the boot

Spoiler

Both also have bushings for the entire linkage assembly to further the smoothness, which I might get because it's only $40 and it seems easy enough to do while you're down there anyways

[JoaoPRSousa]

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/bbrs-new-turbo-conversion-will-give-your-15-litre-nd-mx-5-210bhp/

 

 

The 1.5L gets a little boost.

Pun totally not intended  /s

 

£6000

HAHA

No.

[terrytek]

yum.

[chaozbandit]

1 hour ago, JoaoPRSousa said:

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/bbrs-new-turbo-conversion-will-give-your-15-litre-nd-mx-5-210bhp/

 

 

 

The 1.5L gets a little boost.

Pun totally not intended  /s

 

£6000

HAHA

No.

Bruh

 

[bcredeur97]

@JoaoPRSousa do you think the 2.0L is better for a Miata? Or the 1.5? 

 

They only offer the 2.0L here in the US because muricans love torque too much. (Not that those cars sell well here anyway) 

 

but ive always wondered how the 1.5 is? I feel like the 2.0L is perfect because I’d want it to be faster than previous models... not just “as fast” with smaller engine.

 

but maybe the 1.5 is fine. Dunno. I think boost is the right way to go about it, but £6000 is waaaay too much “investment” for that lol