Mazda Mx5 Engine Into Mgb

Having owned briefly a mazda mx5 20l mk3 launch edition model i found the engine too peaky on power and i much prefer the torquier engine in my mg tf. Stock mazda camshafts and valvetrain. Based on the transmission from the mazda mx 5 mk3 the vitesse global five speed manual gearbox conversion comes fully assembled and complete friction plate slave cylinder braided clutch pipe speedometer cable prop shaft and fixing kit.

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That said they are a pretty nice engine.

Mazda mx5 engine into mgb. Many vintage racing clubs have welcomed first generation miata mx 5 models into their ranks and some of the first models are actually considered to be vintage racers now. Hi all someone must have been down this road already. Usual route is a k series and type 9 box but has anyone seen or considered fitting a mazda mx5 engine and gearbox. Using the proven mazda mx 5 mk3 5 speed transmission suitable for all 1962 80 mgbs.

Find out more about our mgb gearbox conversion now with a period correct black gear knob to perfectly complement your vehicles interior. Ive never found mx5s to be all that great on fuel and i dare say that installed into an mgb itd be even less so. Vitesse mgb gearbox conversion kit. Id actually be inclined to go for a modern large ish capacity engine as often when installed into a light car they can be pretty good on fuel as theyre not doing much work.

2001 mazda miata 5 speed. Miata type four into one exhaust header small body catalytic converter resonator and flowmaster muffler. All of our gearboxes come with full installation instructions meaning a keen amateur mechanic should find it no harder to fit one of our mg gearbox upgrades than fitting an original. The kit is supplied with a fully assembled gearbox with a bespoke cast bell housing casing designed to fit directly to the mgbs engine.

The conversion uses a brand new mx 5 gearbox giving the mgb the slick gear change that has become synonymous with the mx 5 and a relaxed cruising 5 th gear. Aftermarket 1965 mustang 6cyl spec radiator. Frontline costello are currently producing 50 mgb gts to mark the 50th anniversary 2012 of the mgb and will be using a mazda power plant that has been lightened. 2001 mazda miata 18l four cylinder.

We are pleased to offer these new 5 speed gearbox conversion kit based on the mazda mx 5 gearbox. Looking at possibility of changing changing my mk3 midgetcurrenty all original to a twin cam with 5 speed box. We have taken the brilliant mazda gearbox used to such great effect in the mx 5 and redesigned a number of components to ensure a snug and aesthetically sound replacement. Fitting it should make any mgb feel more at home in modern traffic.

Read the mg enthusiast feature on our mgb gearbox. Stock mazda electronic fuel injection. The mazda mx 5 has better handling and braking than the mgb a much more appropriate engine better rust resistance and a manageable soft top.