Perhaps you should consider a good Mk2 engine conversion! If I was to replace my engine again that'd be my choice!
I'll take a nose, thanks.See Tattoo Rons for sale thread....I believe he still has the engine
Check with your insurance company - they often go apeshit with engine conversions (which this technically counts as)What are the differences/benefits/pitfalls etc of doing such a conversion? If I'm swapping engines and the Mk2 lump is a better option for no (or little) additional cost then I'd definately consider it.
I know - but hes talking of fitting a Mk2 1.8 into a Mk1 1.8 car... to insurance companies, its an evil equivilent to saying you are converting your car to run on baby rabbits.As long as it is a standard replacement, I/E the if it is a mk1 1.8 then another 1.8 from a mk1, although you have to notify them, is a free of charge "mod"
I know - but hes talking of fitting a Mk2 1.8 into a Mk1 1.8 car... to insurance companies, its an evil equivilent to saying you are converting your car to run on baby rabbits.As long as it is a standard replacement, I/E the if it is a mk1 1.8 then another 1.8 from a mk1, although you have to notify them, is a free of charge "mod"
How much bigger than stock are they, and do you still have them?I have oversized pistons for sale mate, the rings are availible from MX5 parts
The mark 1 manifold will not fit straight on to the mark 2 head, they can be made to fit but you have to weld a additional strip of alloy to bottom of the flange and re drill to suit the mark 2 head, better to just fit the mark 2 manifold and lock the vics open or shut however you like.As far as replacing the mechanicals, very straight forward, but you may have a smidge of trouble with the BP4W head, higher CR and BP ECU - Not sure though; I'm sure someone can shed the light here.Also, you wouldn't be able to use the mk2 Inlet Manifold properly because the BP ECU doesn't incorperate VICS control (VICS is the long/short manifold switch, which is why the mk2 manis are bigger). Mk1 manifold will fit though.![]()