Miata Head Conversion/Turbo

[viper_707]

Yeah, the Protege had a B6 in the 1st gen, but the Miata still had no 1.5L...anyways, maybe that was a typo.
But a B6 head wouldn't fit on a Z5, and since we're in the 2nd gen forum and no 2nd gen had a B6, it's a moot point anyways.

Also, regarding the Miata's B6:


It's a much more powerful engine than the Z5. It's other B6s that are weak, such as in the 1st Gen Protege

i have no idea where u get your info but, no 1st gen protege ever came with a B6. I don't even think in other contries they had a b6. the engines that cam in 1st proteges where the sohc 1.8 and the dohc 1.8bp

[escortkid]

This thread might just bring my motivation back to working on the z5. I had just about gave up on doing any more modding on the 1.5 engine due to lack of mods. Heck my 1.9 sohc ford escort has more mods available for a long shot and there really isn't that much.

rusty come up to tulsa ive got some 1.9 stuff you might find interesting nothing to sell but can show you what to do.

[firelizard]

i have no idea where u get your info but, no 1st gen protege ever came with a B6. I don't even think in other contries they had a b6. the engines that cam in 1st proteges where the sohc 1.8 and the dohc 1.8bp

Wiki:

1.6 L B6T - 1597 cc (78x83.6 mm) - The ubiquitous turbocharged, fuel-injected and intercooled 16-valve DOHC B6, released in 1985 and used in numerous models worldwide including the 323 GT-X, 1985-1989 Mazda Familia GT-X/GT/Infini

1.6 L B6 - 1597 cc (78x83.6 mm) - This was a bored-out version of the B3. The 8-valve SOHC B6 was found in the 1985-1989 Mazda 323, the 1988-1990 Mercury Tracer, and the 1990-1994 Mazda 323.

1.6 L B6-2E - 1597 cc (78x83.6 mm), also known as B6-ME - This was a variant of the B6-E with a 16-valve cylinder head. It is found in the 1992-1994 California-spec Mazda 323

My mistake for saying 1st gen Protege, you're absolutely right. Also, I didn't notice the years fo those cars.

[celborn]

does anyone know if both the SOHC and DOHC 1.6 heads will swap or not?

[stamar]

edit nm

[fastmatt1986]

is there any difference to the Heads? such as, the miata's head... is there more durable parts and higher performance included as well?

The head was available on the:
Mx-3 94-95
Miata 89-93
(other cars, i don't care about those)
correct?

thanks guys
-matt

[MazdaTek]

lol just get a bp and turbo it ...thats what im in the midst of doin......This is my first post....helllooo.....i have a 1997 mazda protege with a 1998 bp1.8 engine in it ...my plans in the very near future are throwin a snail under the hood...shouldnt be too hard...im a mechanic at a mazda dealership in the hamilton area....i just finished tearing the engine apart and rebuilding it with all new seals, rings, gaskets, belts, water pump.....now im gunna start the hunt for the parts to build my custom setup...im lookin forward to postin on here more....

[beetle_orange]

good to have you around, i am sure you can help a lot of people

[dragon_x]

what is a Throttle Body Coolant Bypass and what does it do?