{"id":46320,"date":"2019-09-26T15:40:29","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T20:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=46320"},"modified":"2019-09-26T15:40:29","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T20:40:29","slug":"1992-miata-with-a-nitrous-2-4-l-ecotec-inline-four","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=46320","title":{"rendered":"1992 Miata with a Nitrous 2.4 L Ecotec Inline-Four"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Carter Maneki<\/a> originally wanted to turbocharge the factory 1.6 L inline-four in his 1992 Mazda Miata. However after inspecting the engine he discovered many issues. Instead of rebuilding and turbocharging the stock engine, Carter took the opportunity to go in a direction direction. <\/p>\n

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Carter settled on swapping a 2.4 L Ecotec LE5 inline-four from a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The engine comes from the factory with forged connecting rods and produces 173 hp and 164 ft-lb. However Carter increased that thanks to a Nitrous Express Proton Plus kit. At this moment it’s only a 35 shot but after tuning he plans on running 75-100 shot. <\/p>\n

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One big advantage of using the Ecotec engine is retaining the factory Miata drivetrain thanks to an Ecotec Miata swap kit<\/a>. The kit includes engine mounts, oil pan, bellhousing adapter, and flywheel adapter. The stock five-speed transmission uses a NA8 Miata flywheel and automatic flexplate for the starter. Carter plans to upgrade to a six-speed transmission down the road. <\/p>\n

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Carter documented the engine conversion on his YouTube channel<\/a>. He says the entire swap cost $3,800 or $3,200 after selling the factory engine.<\/p>\n