GrimnoroftheNorthernLands
Low Mileage
First, Hello to all of you! I am new to owning a fiat x1/9...
I Have had a number of other HOT cars though, just always fantasized about these little things.
I just sold my 1988 Mazda 323 GTX, and now its time for the mid engine Italian stallion!
I have a 1980 X with a bit over 100,000 miles, some rust, and a great running motor.
This is where life gets complicated... I have 3 motors sitting in my garage and one of them is going into this car come hell or high water!
First is a spare Mazda B6T 1.6l turbo motor
Second is a spare K8ZE Mazda 1.8l V-6 (60degree bank)
Third is a Honda B16a
Now I know the Honda motor has been done quite a bit and is both reliable and fast... But I want something more Unique...
So I was thinking about getting that B6t in there as it is already built to run about 240hp at this altitude (~7,000ft) But I have become so tired of always having to !*#$ with the turbo stuff...
So I have started to build the K8ZE to run a solid 170-180hp and take advantage of its High revving nature. With the right pipes, A V-6 this small should scream like a tiny F1 Motor. I think the sound and feel of this motor fits the personality of the fiat like a glove! I cant find anyone who has even considered this swap, so as this proceeds I will Drop TONS of high res pictures and step by step recounting of what needs to be done.
The hard part about this is that I will be unbalancing the car, so I will need to find a way to bring the front rear weight distribution to 50/50.
This car will be my ultimate mountain "race" car...
Anyone with thoughts, comments, advice, or concerns?
Also, anyone in Colorado?
I Have had a number of other HOT cars though, just always fantasized about these little things.
I just sold my 1988 Mazda 323 GTX, and now its time for the mid engine Italian stallion!
I have a 1980 X with a bit over 100,000 miles, some rust, and a great running motor.
This is where life gets complicated... I have 3 motors sitting in my garage and one of them is going into this car come hell or high water!
First is a spare Mazda B6T 1.6l turbo motor
Second is a spare K8ZE Mazda 1.8l V-6 (60degree bank)
Third is a Honda B16a
Now I know the Honda motor has been done quite a bit and is both reliable and fast... But I want something more Unique...
So I was thinking about getting that B6t in there as it is already built to run about 240hp at this altitude (~7,000ft) But I have become so tired of always having to !*#$ with the turbo stuff...
So I have started to build the K8ZE to run a solid 170-180hp and take advantage of its High revving nature. With the right pipes, A V-6 this small should scream like a tiny F1 Motor. I think the sound and feel of this motor fits the personality of the fiat like a glove! I cant find anyone who has even considered this swap, so as this proceeds I will Drop TONS of high res pictures and step by step recounting of what needs to be done.
The hard part about this is that I will be unbalancing the car, so I will need to find a way to bring the front rear weight distribution to 50/50.
This car will be my ultimate mountain "race" car...
Anyone with thoughts, comments, advice, or concerns?
Also, anyone in Colorado?