94 sohc protege pistons in a miata?
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I'm not talking about stock rods at ALL. I know I need forged rods, I'll be going to a BE pump, MS2 ETC. And no e85 here in east TX unfortunately.... So I guess I'll be sourcing new pistons. I enjoy driving the Miata too much to have it down that long.
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^looks like that's the plan.... Apparently even though the b8 pistons do give lower compression they've got a thin wall somewhere on them and don't hold up well to a bit of power or much detonation. Yes I know detonation is a no no, but I would hate to blow my motor while tuning it lol.
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Your idea was good and others have done stock pistons with forged rods and are happy with 300whp. I know the d16 civic guys run forged rods and pistons from vitara to lower compression and run 300+ whp on a budget build. I guess no one has found any such good option for miata yet. Keep thinking outside the box.
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Your idea was good and others have done stock pistons with forged rods and are happy with 300whp. I know the d16 civic guys run forged rods and pistons from vitara to lower compression and run 300+ whp on a budget build. I guess no one has found any such good option for miata yet. Keep thinking outside the box.
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Lol, I haven't checked this in a few days. It's not about being different for me, just taking 18psi's rods only approach and trying to extend it a bit further. But if it isn't a good idea, it isn't a good idea.
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