what i4 engines came in the mx3

[projectmx]

was there only a sohc or was there a dohc also and where all i4's only 1.6? and lastly what years and models have the different engines (if there are different ones) .. i looked around in here and couldn't find out for sure

[Damien]

4 banger RS:
92-93 = sohc 1.6L
94+ = dohc 1.6L

6 cyl GS:
92+ = dohc 1.8L

[projectmx]

thanks... one more ?

i believe i've been told that a version of the miata has a 1.6? if so are any parts transferable?

[mx3TT]

Also if I remember correctly, there were some 1.6L DOHC made in 1993.

[Custommx3]

Correct in 93 they started with the DOHCs, the earlier model 93s had SOHCs. in 94 all were DOHCs and the interior was changed due to airbags.

[projectmx]

how about the interchangability between the internals of mx3 1.6 and the miata 1.6?

[torpedan]

You might have some trouble with the flux capacitor of the serach button but evyerhting else should swap in a odd way or so

[projectmx]

so any turbo items? or stronger internals / better internals from the miata 1.6 would fit in the miata 1.6?

[UnkleDuke]

What Torpedan is saying is...do a search . this has bee documented.
The B6 sohc lacks oile squiters for the pistons and supirior cam profiles. 94+ B6's(B6ZE I believe) have the oil squirters, better flowing head, AND two cams so they handle the air flow and exhaust flow better.
B6T engines have beefier rods and turbo cam profiles better able to handle the stress of turbocharging (i.e. detonation, longer exhaust stroke keeps the combustion chamber temps down, and avoids friction-combustion vs. ignited combustion).

Cheers

[projectmx]

hate using search buttons.. piece of sh@t half the time... instead spent a couple of hours hear and there trying to look straight though everythign and didn't find much answers for the I4 ?s stuff like this should be under the FAQ section i can't believe you guys didn't even have what engines came inthe car somewhere under the FAQ ... should be one of the first things done

[mx3TT]

Go ahead and make up a good engine list for the mx-3 and I am sure it will be put in.

[projectmx]

well i've already made a suggestion to the webmaster and haven't heard back.. might make another.. its something we need... plus info on what can be done with the 1.6 if any one is interested on some info on the miata 1.6 and other mazda engines : http://members.aol.com/solomiata/MX5Engine.html

[projectmx]

i'm guessing the 92-93 uses obdI .. but does the 94-95 use obdII?

[Gro Harlem]

i wrote up a good mazda engine list a couple weeks back..no one seems to care though. it got no replies

click a couple pages back for a thread titled "Mazda B-Series engine codes explained"

<small>[ November 30, 2003, 06:14 PM: Message edited by: Gro Harlem ]</small>

[Marlon]

Originally posted by mazda78:
i'm guessing the 92-93 uses obdI .. but does the 94-95 use obdII?

obdII started in 96