Miata header

[Paragon]

correct me if i'm wrong guys, but i don't think that's gonna fit perfectly. the protege is also a 1.8, btw, and is a completely different motor.<p>[ February 18, 2003: Message edited by: Paragon ]</p>

[jspecmazdaman]

protege also comes in 1.6 dohc and it fits perfectly.

[Paragon]

what year protege? i'm just curious. i know the 90-94 has a 1.8, the 95-98 has a 1.5 and a 1.8, and the 99+ have either a 1.8 or a 2.0. what year protege is that for, and how are you so sure it fits correctly? i'm amazed no one has used that header before, espically since it's a perfect fit.<p>[ February 18, 2003: Message edited by: Paragon ]</p>

[cjthor]

I retract my previous statement.<p>[ February 18, 2003: Message edited by: cjthor ]</p>

[Paragon]

i was wrong. i did some reasearch. proteges DID come in a 1.6, but only the base model in 00 and 01 had it. hopefully it fits!<p>[ February 18, 2003: Message edited by: Paragon ]</p>

[jspecmazdaman]

Header for the 1.6 protege is on the way i will keep everyone informed on how it goes.

[Marlon]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by jspecmazdaman:
Header for the 1.6 protege is on the way i will keep everyone informed on how it goes.<hr></blockquote><p>the header u ordered won't fit!
it is for the 3rd generation protege with the zm-de engine and not the b6 so the heads prob are different
heres the info on the engine<p> 3rd generations:
1.6 liter engine:
Type: ZM-DE
Displacement: 1597cc
Cylinders: 4
Valvetrain: DOHC 16 valve
Horsepower: 103 @ 5500rpm
Torque: 106 lbs/ft @ 4000rpm
Bore & Stroke: 78 x 83.6mm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction Type: Natural
Redline: 6500rpm
Alternator output: 12V, 70A
Ignition type: distributor-less coil pack
Fuel system: Multipoint EFI
Manual Transmission type: F25M-R

[jspecmazdaman]

Head arrived yesterday and guess what, it fits like i thought it would so to all of those who said it wouldn't work, i have a header a you don't muhahahahaha muhahahaha!!!!! Take a look at the pic of the protege header on this post before you comment on it not being the same. I will have pics soon.Header bolted up perfectly and it sounds great!!!!!!!!!

[jspecmazdaman]

Oh and marlon i dont think you should even be posting on this subject anymore considering you said the 1.6 protege didn't exsist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jspecmazdaman]

Im surprised none of you figured this out before me!!!!

[Manach]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by jspecmazdaman:
Im surprised none of you figured this out before me!!!!<hr></blockquote><p>Maybe because the Z engine type is rather NEW, and the B series are old???<p>Now, will you stop bragging about it?<p>Just dyno it, see what it will do to you.<p>And yes, pics will be great.

[azmtbkr81]

Good luck, man. Let us know if it makes a difference! BTW, where did you buy it from?

[Marlon]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by jspecmazdaman:
Oh and marlon i dont think you should even be posting on this subject anymore considering you said the 1.6 protege didn't exsist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<hr></blockquote><p>when did i ever say that?????
and your lucky the header fits it's a totally different engine

[7plymaple]

Hey everyone! I have a 1.6L 00 protege and I am on this board because I read that our cars have the same block. And I have seen guys mod lots of Mx3 stuff like strut bars to fit proteges. I am looking for a header and would like to know wich one you got and where from Jspecmazdaman! I have been looking into getting one made but it looks like it will be time consuming. <p>If you dont mind I would like to know the brand where you got it from and how much. For the 04 summer Im moving up to B-Mod in autocross so I am gathering components now so the 03-04 winter will be my construction period for the 04 summer.<p>Thanks
Simon.

[jspecmazdaman]

Marlon, about your reply that the heads arent the same, since when did they sart bolting the manifold to the head? It only matters if the blocks are the same and they are.