18 Vs 16 Miata

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18 vs 16 miata. For the 1994 model year mazda made some significant changes to the miata. Why not throw a 18 in an earlier miata. Best of both worlds and the 18 engine isnt exactly a bank acount drainer. 16 114 bhp and the 18 mx5s are so close its not worth worrying about.

The 18 is obviously a better engine more torque more power. When mazda unveiled the mx 5 in 1989 at the chicago car show the press was enthusiastic about this dynamic japanese roadster. Comprehensive guide showing which parts from a 1994 1997 mazda miata often referred to as a 18 miata or na8 fit your 1990 1993 miata otherwise known as a 16 miata or na6. Because with a perfectly running 16 why would i go through the effort.

You can make a 18 act much the same way if you want but since 90 of people who want more power in a miata really want more torque down low its not a common thing to do. Most of the above is correct. The expectations were through the roof and the car manufacturer from the land of the rising sun succeeded to overreach all possibilities. Yknow how people say na is a better miata but nbnc is a better car.

16 vs 18 na vs 16 nb vs 18nb. And the na 18 has more bracing bigger brakes more potential. When i try to do searches for key topics like 18l or ecus search just gives way too many responses and they are often not on the topic i am looking for anyway. The engine is more tuneable the 18 is no faster engine is heavier so it doesnt handle as well.

We tune mx5s day in day out and the 16 is a better car. The real loss however was the automatic transmission that just cannot get the car past 55 mph. You know the eternal debate. The 16 has a more aggressive cam from the factory i think thats why they have a bit more sporting character.