stroker
stroker Reader
7/11/10 10:17 a.m.

Let's assume you have a Miata shell and you MUST put a straight six engine into it.

What would you choose and why?

Junkyard_Dog
Junkyard_Dog HalfDork
7/11/10 10:38 a.m.

Chevy 292 with dual quads, because I'm not right in the head

ReverendDexter
ReverendDexter Dork
7/11/10 10:42 a.m.

RB20DET if it doesn't have to pass Cali smog; 2JZ-GTE if it does (and it fits).

Either way, though, that's a lot of weight to hang over the front axleline. I don't know of any all-aluminum I6s... are BMW motors? If that's the case, I'd go for one of those instead.

triumph5
triumph5 Reader
7/11/10 10:53 a.m.

4.2 Jag engine, with triple webers. Heavy, YES. Long, yes. Would require lots modification, of course. BUT the old factor in a new car. Great. Besides if it can (and has been done in an MG Midget, then a Miata is possible. Back in the land of a bit easier. a 2.3L BMW 6. Strong and smoooth power. In euro tune, of course. Still, Opening the hood of a Miata and seeing those cam covers on the 4.2 would be great.

triumph5
triumph5 Reader
7/11/10 10:53 a.m.

4.2 Jag engine, with triple webers. Heavy, YES. Long, yes. Would require lots modification, of course. BUT the old factor in a new car. Great. Besides if it can (and has been done in an MG Midget, then a Miata is possible. Back in the land of a bit easier. a 2.3L BMW 6. Strong and smoooth power. In euro tune, of course. Still, Opening the hood of a Miata and seeing those cam covers on the 4.2 would be great.

unevolved
unevolved HalfDork
7/11/10 11:05 a.m.

Honda CBX1000.

patgizz
patgizz GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
7/11/10 11:25 a.m.

the coolest all aluminum L6 i know of is the DOHC vortec 4200 in the trailblazer/envoy. but the thing is TALL. nice and light though

4cylndrfury
4cylndrfury SuperDork
7/11/10 11:44 a.m.
unevolved wrote: Honda CBX1000.

thats one swap option I never think of - what are options for engine management outside of megasquirt? what transmission options are out there?

ditchdigger
ditchdigger HalfDork
7/11/10 11:53 a.m.

BMW M52TUB28

2.8 liter double vanos alloy block with steel liners

unevolved
unevolved HalfDork
7/11/10 12:00 p.m.
4cylndrfury wrote:
unevolved wrote: Honda CBX1000.
thats one swap option I never think of - what are options for engine management outside of megasquirt? what transmission options are out there?

Absolutely no idea. I just think it's an awesome engine, and I'd love to do something with it someday.

4cylndrfury
4cylndrfury SuperDork
7/11/10 12:04 p.m.
unevolved wrote:
4cylndrfury wrote:
unevolved wrote: Honda CBX1000.
thats one swap option I never think of - what are options for engine management outside of megasquirt? what transmission options are out there?
Absolutely no idea. I just think it's an awesome engine, and I'd love to do something with it someday.

Ha ok, I agree with the awesomeness. looks like it would be B.A.M.F in a locost or some kinda RWD CRX aberration or the like...wonder what kinda forged internalls can be found wink wink nudge nudge knowhatImean?

triumph5
triumph5 Reader
7/11/10 12:14 p.m.

In reply to 4cylndrfury: Cooling? LOTS of Forward facing hood louvers, side skirts and rer diffuser? Might keep thep that Honda cool. Or is there a radiator hiding someplace on that Honda I don't see--or haven't seen. But. lots of thin copper tubing wrapped around the bores plumbed into a radiator, and a big oil cooler.

triumph5
triumph5 Reader
7/11/10 12:17 p.m.

Inline 6 is your criteria. Two triple rotor rotaries bolted/joined together. I'm sure the tractor pulling guys could come up with some kind of adapter. They have up to 6 Hemis workingtogether, sooo.

Woody
Woody GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
7/11/10 2:00 p.m.
Junkyard_Dog wrote: Chevy 292 with dual quads, because I'm not right in the head

*Must be mated to three-on-the-tree.

4cylndrfury
4cylndrfury SuperDork
7/11/10 2:13 p.m.
triumph5 wrote: In reply to 4cylndrfury: Cooling? LOTS of Forward facing hood louvers, side skirts and rer diffuser? Might keep thep that Honda cool. Or is there a radiator hiding someplace on that Honda I don't see--or haven't seen. But. lots of thin copper tubing wrapped around the bores plumbed into a radiator, and a big oil cooler.

if VW was able to stuff aircooled mills in the derriere of beetles and karmann ghias, I am certain I could keep one cool in the front of a locost or in a heavily modified 3 door!

erohslc
erohslc Reader
7/11/10 2:39 p.m.

Gas turbine? Just saw a piece on the Turbine Bike, Leno has the first production unit, S/N 002. (PS: bring the big wallet)

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