I have removed a fair bit from the gearbox (the thick bits that hang to the side). My car was auto, so tunnel width was no problem, but I had to lift the height of the tunnel a bit to fit. The gearbox mount (rear mount) is slightly modified, but in the original position. No body modifications. The cam angle sensor i'm using I picked out of a catalogue and I think it might be Mazda van. The adjustable cam wheels I have (alloy) are drilled so I can fit metal pins into them to activate the sensor. Or if you look at my built you can see the mount I had made to belt drive the original sensor from the front at the exhaust cam.

ok cool,did you bash your gear box tunnel to make it higher?this mazda engine conversion dont seem to much of a hassel,did you use custom engine mounts or alter the standard ones?

cheers

I made a new top for the tunnel, and made the engine side of the mount to suit the Escort crossmember

by new top im guesin you cutr the old one out?werribee aint to far for me about 1hr i would be interested in having alook at your car if the offers still there? only problem wont be for a while as i away with work atm for the next few months,but i gues you will be a little closer to completion

Car isn't going anywhere soon, so , the offer still stands. just get in touch when you want to have a look.

fantastic i will keep in mind,

cheers
p.s keep the thread updated(if you can) i like the progress so far

Is that thermostat housing which comes out between the cam gears standard on the MX5? Laser's dont have that.
I am looking to do this conversion on my MK2 Cortina but would not be using the MX5 box as they are not strong enough for what I am looking to do, plus I will be using my laser as a donor car so it will be turbo also.

Yes the thermo housing is a Mx5 B6 std item, but I've made a block to lift the outlet about 50mm so I can use a std 90 deg. bend as a top hose

you ever heard of anyone using a celica gearbox behind the mazda engine?