'93 GS engine and miata 1.8L engine the same?

[MX-3000GT]

hello,<BR>I am looking at performance parts at <A HREF="http://www.obxracingsports.com" TARGET=_blank>www.obxracingsports.com</A> and they sell a bunch of stuff for the 1.8L miata, is that the K8 engine, or no?

[Custommx3]

the miata is a 4cl engine, similar to the 4 cylinder, the k8 is a v6.

[Hy300]

Hey MX-3000GT,<P>Nope, about the only thing you can transfer from the Miata B series is the lifters and shims from the 93-97 engine. I've been trying to hunt some down

[MX-3000GT]

thanx, wasnt sure if the miata has a 6 or not...damn that woulda worked out nicely

[Hy300]

You can swap a miata engine in, like 93+ models are nice for mods. The 98+ are real sweet for turbos. Just need to get the tranny, ecu, mounts, etc.<P>Sucks pricewise

[davidosk024]

If your gonna be swapping engines that dont swap or bolt right in.... you might as well save your cash for another 3-4 months and buy a mitsubishi evo5 / 6 engine.<P>rated at 206kw (280ps) stock<BR>runs boost at around 14lb<BR>and is a inline 4.<P>if you hook this up into your car you should be pulling 13sec 1/4 miles