How hard is a 1.8L engine swap for someone who is a noob?
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I've never really done any engine work, swapped engines, etc. How hard is the 1.6 to 1.8 swap on our cars? I have a 1990...
I have friends that would help/have more experience, but overall how hard/long of a job is it?
Thanks fellas
JB
I have friends that would help/have more experience, but overall how hard/long of a job is it?
Thanks fellas
JB
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This past weekend:
Started at 10:30am.
1.6 out by 1:30.
1.8 in by 4:30.
Running by 6:30.
I ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner in that period. The only reason the car is not on the road right now is because the slave cyl failed and had to be replaced on the car (sucks, ******* curly-q) and it has some non-swap-related electrical issues that I'm working on sorting out. (LC-1 failed)
From a technical standpoint, the swap is very easy, there are some things to remember though:
You need to figure out how to mount the 1.6 coil packs.
You need to extend the CAS wiring.
Remember to swap the oil pressure sender.
For a first timer, just remember to go slowly and label everything. Masking tape and a sharpie will be your friend. Take pictures if you need to. Also, try going to B&N and picking up "MX-5 performance projects". It gives a pretty quick and dirty rundown on how to swap in a 1.8. Lots of other good info too. I see absolutely no reason why you couldn't have it done in a weekend.
Edit: A few more things.
If you run megasquirt, this swap is much easier, you can get away without using the VTPS or ISC if you arent running ac/ps. If you are running on a stock ECU, I suggest picking up the swap kit parts from FM to make the job a little easier with the throttle body being changed out.
Also, the 1.6 crossover tube won't work, you'll need the 1.8 one, or you need to rig something up (spare intercooler pipes work great)
Started at 10:30am.
1.6 out by 1:30.
1.8 in by 4:30.
Running by 6:30.
I ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner in that period. The only reason the car is not on the road right now is because the slave cyl failed and had to be replaced on the car (sucks, ******* curly-q) and it has some non-swap-related electrical issues that I'm working on sorting out. (LC-1 failed)
From a technical standpoint, the swap is very easy, there are some things to remember though:
You need to figure out how to mount the 1.6 coil packs.
You need to extend the CAS wiring.
Remember to swap the oil pressure sender.
For a first timer, just remember to go slowly and label everything. Masking tape and a sharpie will be your friend. Take pictures if you need to. Also, try going to B&N and picking up "MX-5 performance projects". It gives a pretty quick and dirty rundown on how to swap in a 1.8. Lots of other good info too. I see absolutely no reason why you couldn't have it done in a weekend.
Edit: A few more things.
If you run megasquirt, this swap is much easier, you can get away without using the VTPS or ISC if you arent running ac/ps. If you are running on a stock ECU, I suggest picking up the swap kit parts from FM to make the job a little easier with the throttle body being changed out.
Also, the 1.6 crossover tube won't work, you'll need the 1.8 one, or you need to rig something up (spare intercooler pipes work great)
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I already told you this in email, faggette. I will also give you engine mount brackets on the cheap. don't go through life like a ******, build a 1.8. You need a new bracket for the coil pack but not the throttle body since you're on MS.
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wtf lol ^^ trying to picture this guy and all i c is steven seagal. i did my 1.8 swap in about 3.5 hours. But i did have the fm coil bracket and tb and my 1.8 had mounts already on it along with a tranny with a new slave cyl and the line that runs up the firewall already installed so that made things a lot easier. i would say if you had to swap the tranny off yours onto the new one + you are not experienced i would say you and a buddy should be able to do it easily in a weekend maybe 1 full day even. but dont forget to swap the coolant neck or do a reroute, i forgot to so my fan temp sender wire is on ground to make the fan stay on whenever the car is on.
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