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Post by superduder on Feb 19, 2022 18:50:59 GMT -8
Anyone know if the bellhousing bolt patterns will match up between the 'B' series engines and the 1.8?
I already know how to squeeze more performance from the b3 (Ford Festiva engine)
and I can't say the extra reliability and parts availability would hurt anything.
Thanks in advance for any info,
J
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Post by rmfool on Feb 21, 2022 9:59:45 GMT -8
my guess would be probably not.
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Post by superduder on Feb 21, 2022 12:41:33 GMT -8
I've found out that the B3 from a Festiva will bolt straight to the Miata bellhousing,
so that (should) cover the cluch/engine mating side of the setup.
And I think I remember seeing that the Miata trans will bolt to Our Mazda bellhousings,
If that's the case I could keep my 4spd which the B3 even hopped up (90hp 100tq while still being reliable)
stands NO chance of breaking... but I may be mistaken on the transmission/bell bolt patterns part.
I need to get access to a miata bellhousing and check myself,
Trying to get some reliability from this thing, plus building that damn Glen-L camper is going to drive me nuts.
Again thanks in advance for any info!
J
EDIT:
The miata bellhousing is a total "NO" unless one wanted to pay the $400-1500 for a stamped steel one.
So, I guess I'm back to trying to figure out how to get a miata 5spd and B-series 4cyl into the truck.
I don't care if this thing ever sees 100mph ever again, I would like very much though to see it (at least) as reliable as it was in '73.
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