Reply With QuoteYou might call Steven and Miata Solutions to see if he has any, as well as Track Dog Racing. They both have done more than a few 1.6 to 1.8 conversion over the years so may have some 1.6s gathering dust.
Best place for a new engine
So we just got a 1990 Miata to build for the GRM $2014 challenge. After running a compression test, it looks like the piston rings may be pretty worn in addition to having some SNC crank wobble. So I am looking into a replacement engine.
Does anyone have any recommendations on where to look (besides craigslist) for a sub-150k mile 1.6 engine? We can't spend any more than a couple hundred dollars. I was thinking 1.6s should be pretty cheap since most people go for the 1.8.
Now Miata-less. '05 STR S2000.
Texas A&M Grassroots and Formula SAE Driver
You might call Steven and Miata Solutions to see if he has any, as well as Track Dog Racing. They both have done more than a few 1.6 to 1.8 conversion over the years so may have some 1.6s gathering dust.
There is a $500 93 on CL that you could recoup all of your cost from in parts sales.
Polished Turd Racing
Mick wrote: "I think Jerrett is the best autocrosser I have ever seen naked."
Last edited by rmonheim; 08-29-2014 at 02:29 PM.
Now Miata-less. '05 STR S2000.
Texas A&M Grassroots and Formula SAE Driver
Yep. If I had the time and space I'd have already bought it to flip. Can't really lose at that price.
Polished Turd Racing
Mick wrote: "I think Jerrett is the best autocrosser I have ever seen naked."
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