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difference in engines

Posted:
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:42 +0000
by roche88
im hearen a rumour that the mazda mx5 mk1 1.6 has the same engine as the 323 is this correct?or is there small difference between them?all replys welcome
Re: difference in engines

Posted:
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:50 +0000
by Steve
It has the same block as the 323 turbo, but the pistons are higher compression & rods are lighter. </nerd>
Re: difference in engines

Posted:
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:54 +0000
by CashelMX5
Only you would've had the answer to that one Steve - good on ya!

Re: difference in engines

Posted:
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 1:10 +0000
by roche88
but say could u use the raidiator for mx5 off the 323?
Re: difference in engines

Posted:
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 2:46 +0000
by franksm
Nope, the mountings are different what with the 323 being FWD etc
Re: difference in engines

Posted:
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 2:49 +0000
by roche88
so is there a nother raidiator i could use?
Re: difference in engines

Posted:
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 2:54 +0000
by franksm