hey guys.
been lurking for a bit, picked up an NA6 about 6 months ago and have started to fiddle around with a bit of stuff on it.
i am planning to do a bit of a top end freshen up, and i was thinking about getting a second hand head for it to get overhauled so i can keep the 'car broken' time to a minimum.
as a result, i was wondering if anyone can tell me how similar other B6 heads are to whats in the mx5? can i just go and lift something off a laser or 323 from pickapart or similar?
the current head also has a fair bit of lifter noise, i seem to remember reading something at one stage about mazda releasing an updated lifter with larger oil ports or something. anyone shed any light?
cheers for your thoughts
B6 head compatability
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My 1600cc mx engine has the 1600cc 323 turbo crankshaft,con-rods,exhaust & intake camshafts,valves,springs & several lifters that were a direct fit as checked over by my engine reconditioner.
I would have used the pistons too but i had to bore oversize so that made them redundant so if anybody needs them???
I would have used the pistons too but i had to bore oversize so that made them redundant so if anybody needs them???
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I could put the complete head on too as it is identical apart from the coolant which exits the rear but handy if you want to do a coolant re-route.
Head gasket,water-pump,cam gears,cam covers,timing plates,exhaust & manifold gaskets, all will fit. Even the oil-pump will too i think but you will have the dipstick at the front of the engine & might hit something.
Cylinder block wont mate directly to the gearbox & the sump is too deep.
Coils & Cas will fit.
Head gasket,water-pump,cam gears,cam covers,timing plates,exhaust & manifold gaskets, all will fit. Even the oil-pump will too i think but you will have the dipstick at the front of the engine & might hit something.
Cylinder block wont mate directly to the gearbox & the sump is too deep.
Coils & Cas will fit.
1989 NA 1650
1998 NB 1800
2005 NC 2000
1990 Landcruiser
Surfboard
Push-bike
Hiking shoes
1998 NB 1800
2005 NC 2000
1990 Landcruiser
Surfboard
Push-bike
Hiking shoes
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