Anyone ever consider swapping in the 1.0 EcoBoost into the mirage for fun?
Anyone ever consider swapping in the 1.0 EcoBoost into the mirage for fun?
Some cool/crazy swap ideas for the Mirage:
Mitsubishi 6A10 - 1,6 V6 NA - 140 hp
Honda B16B - 1,6 I4 NA - 185 hp
Toyota 4A-GE Blacktop 20 Valve - 1,6 I4 NA - 165 hp
Mazda 13B - Rotary NA - 150+ hp
Triumph Speed Triple - 1050 cc I3 NA - 135-150 hp
Daihatsu K3-VET - 1,3 I4 turbo - 130 hp
Suzuki M16a - 1,6 I4 NA - 125-135 hp
Suzuki K14C - 1,4 I4 turbo - 140 hp
Just some crazy thoughts.
Last edited by dspace9; 02-15-2019 at 09:35 AM.
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I understand the Ford 1.0 EcoBoost suffers problems with valves. I don't see that it would be a good choice, but I'm sure some folks are big fans of the design.
If you really wanted to get crazy, get a Smart car drivetrain and fit it to the rear. It might even fix alignment haha.
There has been lots of discussion on this topic here on the forum. Check out the following threads for inspiration, and even chime in.
GT Wish List
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Turbo off Smart?
Last edited by Eggman; 02-15-2019 at 11:03 AM.
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I had a funny idea on the way home - tell me what you all think.
The Smart Fortwo used a version of this motor mounted at the rear axle. Wouldn't it be fun to do that for the Mirage? Two engines - front and rear.
Just think of the balanced handling. Also, one engine could be used for efficient motoring, two for fun.
Citroen did this years ago to make the 2CV 4WD
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View my fuel log 2018 Mirage GT 1.2 automatic: 37.4 mpg (US) ... 15.9 km/L ... 6.3 L/100 km ... 44.9 mpg (Imp)
Cooper build a couple of prototypes of twin engined Minis back in the day.
They just used some standart drivetrains and put them in the back.
And the first Toyota MR2s were basically a Corolla FWD drivetrains placed behind the seats.
I think that a 3A92 and a smart drivetrain would very hard to synchronise. But 2 equal 3A92 drivetrains.
A twin engine Mirage could be a fun car and with two 3A92s also economically.
The only issue they have are carbon build up, but that’ss well over 100k before the issue becomes somthing to look into, if I can cram an EcoBoost into the mirage I’ll figure out how to clean the valves lol!!