Has Anyone Fitted a Mk2.5 Engine Into a Mk2?

[GC8]

As title - has anyone fitted a complete NB2 engine into an NB? I believe that I will need to swap over some sensors, although Im not sure which; and that the coil pack will need re-siting as the VVT appendage on the NB2s head will be in the way.

I am lead to believe that I will end up with a 146bhp engine with less midrange, as the NB2 engine has a slightly hotter cam with the VVT propping up the midrange - is this correct?

Plan B would be to use the NB2 bottom end, whichll get around the coil pack issue, but it makes a good deal of other work: whether its easier, as has been suggested to me, or not, Im not sure...

Wise words appreciated.

[Aizle]

Is your engine dead or you just want to mod it?

Turbo....?

[GC8]

Bottom end failure, caused by the oil pump pressure relief valve. Quite common Im lead to believe.

Im looking to fit a new engine without spending the best part of £1,000. NB engines cost far more than NB2 engines as theyre in demand, whereas NB2 engines arent.

[The Tea Boy]

I know you can fit a mk2.5 into a mk1, try speaking to steve at 5speed in nottingham 01159642102

Im nothing to do with the company, just a happy customer
Even if your not close to nottingham steve is always willing to.give advice.

Matt

[GC8]

Thanks Matt. Im not that far away and any advice'd be apppreciated. If his rates are reasonable then I might get him to do the job - I do have to keep the cost down though as someone else is having to foot the bill.

[The Tea Boy]

Tell him matt wheldon told you to call, he will look after you anyway. I find steve to be reasnoable price wise, not the cheapest but you know you will get a good job done propperly!
His attention to detail is amazing compared to the monkeys ive used befire and other works ive seen done on friends cars.

Matt

[GC8]

Ive just spoken to Steve and he has been extremely helpful and quoted a reasonable price. :thumb:

[The Tea Boy]

Cool! Glad to hear it! I really cannot rate him enough!

Matt

[The Tea Boy]

I see from nutz you maybe having problems with buying the vvt engine, seems a bit of a strange one as ive used them (ninja) before and were good. Possibly try junkyarddog, he is in derbyshire too!

MAtt

[GC8]

Yes, Im not sure what he is messing about at. I agreed to buy it on Saturday, but he agreed to sell it to someone else yesterday and he is still pushing it on the for sale forum this morning.

Whats really pissed me off is that instead of dealing with his mistake he expects me to wait and see if the other fellow turns up, rather than manning up and telling the new buyer that he has made a mistake. Why he is still bumping his for sale post I cant explain.

I think that the man is a prat.

[GC8]

Johns given me a price for an NB engine already, so I have that option. Steves not too far away either so delivery shouldnt be a problem.

[The Tea Boy]

any good for you?
http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=8...

[GC8]

It could be, especially now that he has dropped the price. Im tempted by Rob's turbo engine too, although its expensive.

Thanks :thumb: