Hi Folks,
I may have access to a spare 1.5 DOHC engine out of the Japanese version of the MX3, the AZ-3. I believe the engine code is B5-ZE, it is supposed to be rated at around 120hp stock.
I am considering building this engine to run a lot of boost, my question is will the forged rods and forged pistons and ACL race bearings that are available for the Miata 1.6 DOHC work in this engine?
Please advise.
Engine Question 1.5 DOHC
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Re: Engine Question 1.5 DOHC
boosting a small displacement will yield less power for the same amount of boost....
And I'm pretty sure the bores are the same at 78mm. stroke is not, and therefore rods won't interchange.
no idea about crank journal dimensions.
I just wouldn't boost a b5. choose bp, if possible. no replacement for displacement.
And I'm pretty sure the bores are the same at 78mm. stroke is not, and therefore rods won't interchange.
no idea about crank journal dimensions.
I just wouldn't boost a b5. choose bp, if possible. no replacement for displacement.
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Black '93 BP RS - wrecked, parted, scrapped.
Green GS - Sold.
Black GS - Summer DD/Race car - Fancy KLZE
Red GS - K8-ATX -> MTX-KLDE - Frakencar. Scrapped
White GS - Rusty. Parts. Scrapped
1997 BMW M3 - my summer baby
2002 BMW 325Xi - sold
2003 Forester Xti - EJ20K swapped.
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