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need help

Posted: September 8th, 2003, 4:21 pm
by mex166
i got a 93 mx3 with 1.6l sohc was looking a getting a turbo for it but found that it would only get me about a 15% gain.88- about 101 hp. i need info on what would be the best and cheap way to go.. not the cheapest but not that much to start out with. i live in san antonio tx and this is the first car i wanted to fix up.if any one can help

Re: need help

Posted: September 8th, 2003, 8:04 pm
by Pearl-JapSpec
bpt! :D

Re: need help

Posted: September 8th, 2003, 9:33 pm
by Marlon
get a bp then if you still want a turbo get it

Re: need help

Posted: September 8th, 2003, 9:50 pm
by mx3TT
Either get a BPT or BP. If you want huge HP gains in a long time down the road, get the BP beacuse they are stronger to build off of. Dave L. showed us that. But if you want turbo right away, get the BPT, it is also a good strong engine as well. Check out my car domain site for some info.

Re: need help

Posted: September 8th, 2003, 10:35 pm
by mex166
where would i get the bp or bpt,

Re: need help

Posted: September 8th, 2003, 10:44 pm
by GCMX3
what displacement is the BP..what car(s) and years is that engine available from and also wha is the hp/torque ratings on it..

Re: need help

Posted: September 8th, 2003, 10:48 pm
by mx3TT
You can get the BPT from CorkSport. You can prob get a the BP from them too but you will have to call. The BP specs marlon will have to tell you. I think the hp is rated at 132? Dont hold me to that though im not sure. Do a search, its been talked about quite a few times before.

Re: need help

Posted: September 9th, 2003, 12:15 pm
by torpedan
The miata BP is rated at 130...<p>The one that swaps in is from a 91-94protege lx or similar car.. which is rated at 125.. and are avilazabzle from local junk yards

Re: need help

Posted: September 10th, 2003, 3:23 pm
by ryanlindenberg
ford escort gt's have the BP motor too. 127HP 1991-1995

Re: need help

Posted: September 10th, 2003, 8:09 pm
by torpedan
from what i understand they have smaller oil journals too...

Re: need help

Posted: September 10th, 2003, 8:17 pm
by mx3boi
whats the hp of a BP turboed?

Re: need help

Posted: September 10th, 2003, 8:32 pm
by Marlon
<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by mx3boi:
whats the hp of a BP turboed?<hr></blockquote><p>more then a bpt with the same stuff done to it

Re: need help

Posted: September 10th, 2003, 8:32 pm
by mx3TT
You will have to put some more thought into that. It really depends on the turbo and your setup.

Re: need help

Posted: September 11th, 2003, 12:33 am
by mex166
will the protege lx rngine bolt right up or what would have to be done if i wanted to do it myself