Another build thread

[skov]

As far as know you need to change the cams, pistons, and ECU to convert it to 115bhp spec.
A heavy head skim might have the same affect as changing to the higher compression pistons.

I do belive the 90bhp version is the engine of choice for turbo applications though

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by skov

As far as know you need to change the cams, pistons, and ECU to convert it to 115bhp spec.
A heavy head skim might have the same affect as changing to the higher compression pistons.

I do belive the 90bhp version is the engine of choice for turbo applications though

Oh really!

[PorkChop]

The 115bhp 1.6 was dropped by 1994 when Mazda introduced the 1.8 BP engine. AFAIK only the European market had a 1.6 offering (the 88/90bhp) from 1994 on. The BP engines are all 1.8, all the 1.6 Mazda B engines have the code B6.

It's lower CR will lend itself to charging, however, I believe things like the piston squirters were removed when the 90bhp unit was introduced, which makes them less suitable. The majority of charged 1.6s I know of are 90-93 based.

[skov]

That's my weekend sorted!

[james3004]

So you'll be test driving by Saturday lunch time

[skov]

Originally Posted by james3004

So you'll be test driving by Saturday lunch time

Yes.

But not this Saturday.

[skov]

Originally Posted by james3004

So you'll be test driving by Saturday lunch time

Only two weeks late - just had a cheeky test drive up and down my street

Engine is back in and running now. Took me a while to get it started until I realised I had my spark plug leads in the wrong order Once that was sorted it burst into life
Had it running for twenty minutes or so and got it up to temp. Haven't spotted any leaks or heard any nasty noises, so hopefully I should be back on the road shortly!

Decided to hold off on the turbo for now and wait until I've got my little engine management project up and running.
Ordered a small batch of prototype PCBs for it this week and looking forward to having a play with them

[CTWV50]

Originally Posted by skov

Only two weeks late - just had a cheeky test drive up and down my street

Engine is back in and running now. Took me a while to get it started until I realised I had my spark plug leads in the wrong order Once that was sorted it burst into life
Had it running for twenty minutes or so and got it up to temp. Haven't spotted any leaks or heard any nasty noises, so hopefully I should be back on the road shortly!

Decided to hold off on the turbo for now and wait until I've got my little engine management project up and running.
Ordered a small batch of prototype PCBs for it this week and looking forward to having a play with them

I reached a major milestone today! I changed my gearbox and engine oil! Well done getting it back on the road so quick! Just in time for spring!