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Old 03-16-2006 | 11:24 PM
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I have just ordered my MS and I am trying to get everything together that I need to make a (hopefully) smooth install. From what I have read, my car does not have a variable TPS, but the automatic cars do.

Will a later year throttle body off an auotmatic 1.8 car fit the 1.6 or would I have to stay with the 1.6 size?

I saw someone used a GM TPS. Is that an easy install or is it kind of mickey mouse?

It is very comforting to see a MS forum here. I think I will be visiting often!
Old 03-16-2006 | 11:34 PM
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You don't need to have the tps connected at all unless you have to run a hybrid alpha-N fuelling algorithm. The rpm based acceleration is excellent and it doesn't need the tps.
Old 03-17-2006 | 06:49 AM
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If you do want to run a TPS, you can use any variable TPS and just calibrate it in MegaTune.
Old 03-17-2006 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Aussie Driver
You don't need to have the tps connected at all unless you have to run a hybrid alpha-N fuelling algorithm. The rpm based acceleration is excellent and it doesn't need the tps.
Damn that just saved me $100 for a 1.6 automatic TB!

Miata 1.8 TB's are not compatable with 1.6's Intake Manifolds

Here is where I got my info from

http://members.aol.com/solomiata/Fuel-elec.html
Old 03-17-2006 | 04:52 PM
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Thanks for the replies!
Old 03-17-2006 | 05:22 PM
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Yes, keep in mind that MSnSE can do:
1) Alpha N
2) Speed Density
3) Hybrid Alpha N
4) MAF
Old 04-05-2006 | 10:38 PM
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I purchased a 90 Protege Automatic throttle body as I got a slight bog using MAPDOT on the 26 code. Sounds like they have gotten better. But it was only $20.00
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