This has just been a thought exercise........never thought it would work. One can dream though........
My "reality issue" is that my 1.6 has developed a coolant problem that is either head gasket or head related. I have a 1.8 sitting by as a possible doner to a 1.8 upgrade but converting the FMII over is going to cost. I REALLY would like to bite the bullet and go full on Elvis style but that is cost prohibitive at this time. Thanks for the input guys.........this is a great group. Eric On 8/31/08, Bill Cardell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > IMHO, it would be really nasty to drive with a 1.6 and 3.42 or 3.23. > Waaay too stiff for 1.6. It's also a much heavier gearset, so that will have > a mileage penalty. I suspect you'd have to downshift once or twice to get > up any hill at 75mph (you would be turning under 2k rpm), negating any > possible benefit. > > > Bill Cardell > TurboDog's Dad > www.flyinmiata.com > www.fmwestfield.com > orders 1-800-FLY-MX5S > Before you call our tech line (970.464.5600) please check out the > *FAQ*<http://www.flyinmiata.com/FAQ/>section of our website > > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Eric McCord > *Sent:* Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:33 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Best of both worlds??? > > > I have been debating with a coworker about how Elvis gets better gas > mileage now as a LS1 vs running a 4 cyl. I know it is due to the CTS diff > and taller gearing. It started me thinking.......always has the potential to > get dangerous with me. > > What would a 1.6 FMII get with the CTS diff vs the Torsen I am running now. > Also, as I recall from my Torsen swap there was not alot involved in > changing it over. > > What I thought would be cool is to simplify the swap by making the 1/2 > shafts two piece and be able to change over the Torsen CV side over to the > CTS CV side. Run the CTS diff for gas mileage and swap in the Torsen for > having serious fun. And if I ever have my dream come true be able to swap in > the Torsen for SERIOUS FUN with the LS1 engine....... > > > >
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