NC motor in NA Miata, our new track miata

[miata2fast]

This has always been what I thought a proper engine swap for a Miata. Shandelle, I would like to have a look see of this project.

There is a member on miataturbo that has done a swap using an MZR motor. Turns101 I believe is his username.

[— Phatmiata —]

This has always been what I thought a proper engine swap for a Miata. Shandelle, I would like to have a look see of this project.

There is a member on miataturbo that has done a swap using an MZR motor. Turns101 I believe is his username.

I wanted to see it too, but Bryan told me its up at the Tennessee location.

[★ Shandelle ★]

This car is housed in TN. Steve and I have discussed the street version and will most likely look into it after we've put some time on track with this car.

[— Phatmiata —]

This car is housed in TN. Steve and I have discussed the street version and will most likely look into it after we've put some time on track with this car.

Im sure this would be a great upgrade as this engine has more hp potential than the NA, NB motors, heck maybe even a swap it into the ND if they are going to still use that 1.5L, I know the ND engine bay is much longer too!

[— fwdtamiya —]

Hmmmm, mid-front engine NC powered ND

[— Phatmiata —]

NA weight + NC power = WIN !!

I will reserve judgement on the ND motor until I see it, but 1.5L does not sound very promising for power gains

[ScratchNSniff]

Any updates on this...I've got an 06 Motor and 5-Speed trans just sitting in the shed waiting on something to do...

[★ Shandelle ★]

We moved focus to finish the LFX for MRLS. The car just rolled of the lift today, but hasn't had running time yet.

[— Phatmiata —]

Shandelle, you said that the NC Engine has to be pushed back 3 inches behind the firewall to use the stock NA Shifter hole?

Is there not a way to make a custom engine plate extender for the transmission to extend the engine forward 3 inches?

maybe something like what is being used on the K-Series motor swap? http://www.shop.kmiata.com/Engine-Ad...-KM-ADP-ST.htm

[★ Shandelle ★]

Lots of other variables to take into account:

Adapter
Input shaft to work with adapter
New drive shaft
Oil pan to rack clearance
and on and on and on.... cost goes up with each.