Eunos Roadster (NA) - Italian Service?

Technical Area Routine Servicing
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  1. My model of MX-5 is: 1993 1.6 Eunos Roadster
  2. I’m based near: Guidford
  3. I’m looking for technical help or recommendations on: Should I/Shouldn’t I?

I have seen people recommending an “Italian Service” as being good for the engine. Does this apply to a 1993 Eunos Roadster? My natural driving style is not to do this, but should I for the good of this engine? If so, what sort of treatment would be good, and how frequent? Ta.

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If my experience is anything to go by there is a rev limiter that stops you bending the valve stems or sending the pistons through the bonnet. It feels like a driving instructor braking for you. Don’t rely on it though. A previous owner might have removed it.

When you hear folk getting 200+ out of a turbo’d mark 1 then red lining a stock engine should be fine. Just make sure it’s warmed up first and is generally well maintained.