Fluidampr Performance Damper for Mazda Miata
Fluidampr performance dampers protect your engine from destructive crankshaft torsional vibration.
Twin-Turbo 13B Mazda Rotary Engine
When it comes to engines, the Mazda rotary is an entirely different animal. When Scott Molitor of Mofab, LLC contacted us and told us he was building a rotary engine for his 2000 Subaru Impreza, we had to know more about the decision to do it, and of course, we wanted to hear all about what it took to make the rotary engine a strong fit.
MAHLE Motorsport Custom Piston for Spec Mazda MX-5
MAHLE Motorsport has introducd a new piston developed for MAZDA Motorsports’ spec MX-5. The new MX-5 piston is designed to meet the nationwide rules and spec parts list for the Mazda MX-5 2006-2015 chassis.
Mazda to Revive its Rotary Engine for EV Plans
Mazda has announced the electrification and connectivity strategies that will carry forward its Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 project. As part of this, Mazda’s rotary engine will return to its line-up in the form of a range-extender.
MAHLE Motorsport Mazda MZR PowerPak and PowerPak+ Piston Kit
Designed specifically for the extreme load of today’s highly boosted direct injected engines, MAHLE Motorsport now offers a PowerPak and PowerPak+ piston kit for the Mazda MZR machined from MAHLE’s ultra-strong, lightweight, 2618 alloy slipper skirt forgings.
Father of Mazda’s Rotary Engine Has Died at 95
Kenichi Yamamoto, the lead engineer on the team that produced a commercially viable rotary engine for Mazda Motor Company, and later became its president and chairman, died on Dec. 20 near Tokyo. He was 95.
Mazda Introduces a Compression Based Gasoline Engine
Mazda recently came out with news that it is releasing the first ever compression gasoline powered engine. The engine, known as SkyActiv-X, will be commercially available beginning in 2019.
Mazda Miata BP4W Engine
A standard Miata engine normally aspirated makes about 100 to 115 hp. This Mazda Miata BP4W engine built by Chris Graham of Race Engineering made over 245 horsepower. The Spec Miata it goes in is now so fast that Chris and the car’s owner broke the gas pedal during testing.
Mazda to Race with New MZ-2.0T Engine
The two-car Mazda Prototype race team will be powered by the new gasoline-fueled MZ-2.0T engine this season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The engine has been in development for much of the past year and has completed nearly 4,000 test miles.
Mazda Still Hopeful for Rotary Engines
With the landscape of automotive power-trains continuing to evolve, one contender whose future looks as uncertain as ever is the Wankel or rotary design. But uncertain as its future may be, the prospects of the Wankel might have just improved. It seems Mazda has yet to give up on the rotary engine, according to recent
The SKYs the Limit: Looking into Mazda’s SKYACTIV Engine Technology
Mazda’s ultra high-compression, direct injection gasoline engines are achieving fuel economy numbers that rival many hybrids. Mazda isn’t one of the high-volume automakers. With only 1.9% of the automotive market, they are smaller than Subaru, BMW and Mercedes-Benz (each of which has about a 2% market share). But lately, Mazda has been making big waves
Using a Camshaft Alignment Kit to Service Ford, Mercury and Mazda Valvetrains
Locking the camshaft and crankshaft down together provides an accurate method to ensure the motor will remain in time during the repair process. The Camshaft Alignment Kit (37410) from Lisle Corporation is perfect for servicing the timing belt, chains, head gaskets or other valve train repairs on Ford, Mercury and Mazda vehicles. The kit comes
Hydraulic Lash Adjuster Noise on 1990-93 Mazda 1.6L DOHC
This condition may be caused by restricted oil flow throughthe hydraulic lash adjusters (HLAs). The noise is common after cold engine starts or when returning to idleafter highway driving speeds. To correct the noise condition, HLAs havebeen modified to increase oil circulation. If a customer complains ofHLA noise and the engine is within specified range,
Mazda 3.0L Engine Ticking Noise from Left Bank Cylinder Head
Installers may use the table below to select the correct repairfor the applicable engine/model. Year/Model ProceedTo: 2002-’06 MPV 3.0L RepairProcedure A 2003-’08 Mazda6 3.0L RepairProcedure B 2001-’06 Tribute 3.0L RepairProcedure A (built before Jan. 17, 2006) 2006 Tribute 3.0L RepairProcedure B (built after Jan. 17, 2006) 2008 Tribute 3.0L RepairProcedure B (engine build
High Oil Consumption Due to Wrong Air Intake Hose on Some Mazda RX-8 Engines
Affects: 2004-2008 RX-8 It appears that the service part hose for the 2009 RX-8 was shipped for 2004-2008 RX-8 by mistake since January 8, 2008. If the hose for a 2009 model is installed on a 2004-2008 RX-8, the barometric pressure, which is normally applied on a small hose (A) connected to the metering oil
Variable Valve Timing Noise Complaints When Starting Mazda MZR Engine
Affected Models with MZR engine 2007 Mazdaspeed3 vehicles produced before April 1, 2007 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles produced before April 1, 2007 2007 Mazda CX-7 vehicles produced before April 1, 2007 Description When the engine is first started, some vehicles may exhibit a loud ticking noise from the variable valve timing (VVT). This is caused by
Front Crankshaft Bolt Service Caution for 2001-2008 Mazda 2.3L Engines
When removing or replacing the crankshaft pulley, always be sure to follow the service manual procedures. The crankshaft pulley is not keyed to the crankshaft and when loosened, it may move out of position on the crankshaft. The engine MUST be re-timed whenever the crankshaft pulley bolt is loosened, removed, or replaced. CAUTION: Engine damage
Replace a piston oil jet on a 1995 Mazda 2.0L FS engine
Q. How do I replace a piston oil jet on a 1995 Mazda 2.0L FS engine? A. The following information should be used when removing and installing oil jets in 1993-
Ford 2.3L Duratec Engine
Poteat’s Engine Rebuilding is a shop that doesn’t shy away from any kind of engine work – gas or diesel. When a customer asked to have a Ford 2.3L Duratec short block built, the answer was an easy yes. Check out this stout little four cylinder!
Spec MX-5 to Become SCCA Runoffs Class in 2024
The Mazda Spec MX-5 (SMX) car class, part of select SCCA Road Racing events for several years, will be recognized as an SCCA Road Racing Runoffs class beginning January 1, 2024. All SCCA U.S. Majors Tour and Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour weekends will include an SMX class, and the group will have an