Miata Mailing List: May 1997, Message #18
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From: 	RSAlder@aol.com

Subject: Re: 323 GTX engine in miata

Date: 	Thu, 1 May 1997 02:08:29 -0500



In a message dated 97-04-30 15:50:16 EDT, rx@MPE.MAZDAEUR.BE writes:



> Our technician says this is is not an impossible engine swap but he would

  

> 

>  advise to change pistons, cylinder head and add peripherals to the miata

  

>  engine. It will not suffer from stock 323 boost.

>  

>  By looking at the mailing list archives, I saw that there has already   

>  been a lot of talking about this issue but has anyone ever done it ?



Yes, this very thing was done by Rod Millen in 1990.  A trip up California

Hiway 1 in this car was documented in the Fall '90 Miata Mag issue.  I

remember reading somewhere about what was actually done to the engine but all

the article mentioned was the "most of the parts come from the

factory-designed 323 GTX engine".  I recall that pistons, and cams were used

among other parts.  It was a runner.  BTW, the car graced the Summer

issue...arguable one of the best covers, IMHO.



Ralph Alder

SoCal 90 Red A--which also stands for Aerodyne