crazy swap idea.. VR6t
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With all of the other engines that find their way into a Miata's bay, I'm pretty surprised I haven't seen any VR6 swaps. They're light(ish), bigger displacement, great sound, etc. There are even RWD versions. Oh, and they make sick, sick power when turbocharged ![](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Has anyone entertained the thought or perhaps even seen one?
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Has anyone entertained the thought or perhaps even seen one?
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With all of the other engines that find their way into a Miata's bay, I'm pretty surprised I haven't seen any VR6 swaps. They're light(ish), bigger displacement, great sound, etc. There are even RWD versions. Oh, and they make sick, sick power when turbocharged ![](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Has anyone entertained the thought or perhaps even seen one?
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Has anyone entertained the thought or perhaps even seen one?
I'd love too, but its too much work. I still have a 2.9l forged motor in my garage that ran a t3/t04 and put down 380whp on a chip with an o2 clamp. Its a pretty tall motor though, I doubt it would fit. A 3.2 would be insane in a miata.
yes, it is the best sounding engine ever put together. I love getting two next to each other on the highway, and the cool dissonance.
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By VR6, do you mean the engine in the Stealth/3000GT?
If so, it'd be easier to get a pushrod V8 in the engine bay than a DOHC V6, especially if it were twin-turbo'd. It'd be too tall and wide. As with anything, it could be done with enough time and money. Nevermind, I'm thinking of the VR4![CRX](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/pissed.gif)
You're talking about VAG's VR6...narrow-angle V6? Yeah, that'd have a much better chance of fitting. Probably pretty tall engine, though.
If so, it'd be easier to get a pushrod V8 in the engine bay than a DOHC V6, especially if it were twin-turbo'd. It'd be too tall and wide. As with anything, it could be done with enough time and money. Nevermind, I'm thinking of the VR4
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You're talking about VAG's VR6...narrow-angle V6? Yeah, that'd have a much better chance of fitting. Probably pretty tall engine, though.
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Dude, there's another 1.8L engine that was built to be turbo'd and would be much easier to swap in a Miata... [wait for it...wait for it]
It's the 1.8L BP Miata engine!![big grin](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Seriously, I can't imagine swapping in another 4-cylinder of like displacement...makes no sense whatsoever.
It's the 1.8L BP Miata engine!
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Seriously, I can't imagine swapping in another 4-cylinder of like displacement...makes no sense whatsoever.
I agree though, a bp gets the job done.
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Brian: the VW/Audi VR6, from 2.8-3.6 liters. My pref. would be the 24v 3.2L.
Ruger: SR20s are easier and have been done at least 3 times, that I've seen anyway. And they're the only AL 240SX engine IIRC.
Savior: for the hassle, if I was going to do a 2.0L 4cyl. I'd rather have an F20C or SR20DET. Both have been done and aren't as heavy as the EVO's closed-deck iron block, and they have RWD transmissions available.
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Brian: the VW/Audi VR6, from 2.8-3.6 liters. My pref. would be the 24v 3.2L.
Ruger: SR20s are easier and have been done at least 3 times, that I've seen anyway. And they're the only AL 240SX engine IIRC.
Savior: for the hassle, if I was going to do a 2.0L 4cyl. I'd rather have an F20C or SR20DET. Both have been done and aren't as heavy as the EVO's closed-deck iron block, and they have RWD transmissions available.
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EDIT - Dammit. More freaking 4-banger talk. This is the 6s thread people, SIXES!
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