darve Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I'd 100% agree with that. Just to add that I think a standard 1.6 would work equally well with a 4.1 diff simply because of the weight saving benefits of putting it in the Westfield. Agreed - also a 3.9 diff with a standard 1.8 would probably work quite well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq92 Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 well thanks for all the info guys, as it happens my donor mx is a 1.8 Harvard so all should be good and I am looking at upgrading the engine ie cams and head unless you have any other ideas..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darve Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Cams, head and ideally ecu is a very good step to take. Spk to Richard or Fraser at Blink Get your injectors cleaned as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq92 Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 hi all, shocks and springs came yesterday and I ordered the fuel line and front Ball joints should be here tomorrow. I'll work on getting some pics on here in the meantime. That's about it for now as I can't work on mx for a few weeks just in case Dvla want a butchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenD Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 ive only just re noticed this thread and noticed your in Shropshire where abouts are you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq92 Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Just a quick question for you westie guys,has anyone used bike carbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Yes quite a few now, they're proving increasingly popular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-H Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I'm not sure if anyone has tried them on the Mazda engine yet? I've got a set of bike ITB's that I may try if I get round to fabricating a manifold, but head, cams and ecu will come first. I believe the standard inlet is good for about 145bhp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq92 Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 I have been speaking to a couple local mechanics and said they would go that route and I'm inclined to agree be nice to know if anyone else has put them on a Mazda build,I was wondering if I did go that route would I need the same fuel line set up or just the one feed. I must admit the thought of no ecu appeals,back to basics great !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dommo Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Check mx5nutz, plenty of home brew bike carb and throttle bodies on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darve Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Standard inlet is very good on the mx5 engines. Hence why there is so little bhp gain in going to ITB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq92 Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 tried using photobucket opened an account uploaded a few photos but I am damned if I can copy the IMG code, do you need a plus account does anyone know. think I might have cracked it ! here goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq92 Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 nope lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-H Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 You don't need a plus account, I tend to use the ipad app but it's the same as online. I just select the picture I want, click on the 'chain link' button, then click on the 'IMG Codes' and paste this 'address' into your forum post. It won't look like a picture when you paste it in, just a web address, but the picture will show after you hit 'post' I think I've explained it ok, took me a couple of goes before I got it, I was copying the wrong part I think... Keep trying, and good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 It's as easy as Ben says above ^^^^ just copy and paste http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic/101290-adding-photos-to-forum-posts-using-photobucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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