Your opinion on MAZDA MIATAS
pukimonster
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Originally posted by Morpheus
Have we forgot about teh B, H, K?
Have we forgot about teh B, H, K?
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Miata is a fun cheap car to build up for the track.
RWD ownz.
RWD ownz.
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u can drop a mustang 5.0 or LS1 in there, they make direct bolt in kits.....:thumbup:
http://gold-exp.hp.infoseek.co.jp/engcoll1.htm
http://www.speedfreak.cc/miata/index.html
http://miata.cardomain.com/id/monztur
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/S.../2866/faq.html
http://www.wickfordri.com/images/Miata%20V8.WMV <~~right click, save as
http://www.v8miata.com/
http://gold-exp.hp.infoseek.co.jp/engcoll1.htm
http://www.speedfreak.cc/miata/index.html
http://miata.cardomain.com/id/monztur
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/S.../2866/faq.html
http://www.wickfordri.com/images/Miata%20V8.WMV <~~right click, save as
http://www.v8miata.com/
Apathy Kills
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Lemme share with you my [and my family's] experience in Miata shopping. Maybe it'll help.
1. Go for the latest model year 1.8L you can afford if you're really serious about it.
2. The 1.6 motors were DOHC [not SOHC], but are down on power enough to make a difference. You'll want the bigger motor.
3. The 2nd Gen is stiffer and more suited to 10/10ths driving, IMO.
4. Based on test driving a well-kept 96 and a then-new 2001 Miata , the 01 felt more tortionally rigid and more "planted".
Thus we went with a new 01.
With aftermarket Mazdaspeed braces, a first gen can come close... it's all about the budget [:eh: isn't it always?]
1. Go for the latest model year 1.8L you can afford if you're really serious about it.
2. The 1.6 motors were DOHC [not SOHC], but are down on power enough to make a difference. You'll want the bigger motor.
3. The 2nd Gen is stiffer and more suited to 10/10ths driving, IMO.
4. Based on test driving a well-kept 96 and a then-new 2001 Miata , the 01 felt more tortionally rigid and more "planted".
Thus we went with a new 01.
With aftermarket Mazdaspeed braces, a first gen can come close... it's all about the budget [:eh: isn't it always?]
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Originally posted by brtecson
i hear people saying that the most recent miata engine is one of the best-designed four cylinder engines out there
is the miata engine the same block as the old 323 gtx? i heard thats a good engine too. i never worked on a mazda before so, :dunno:
i hear people saying that the most recent miata engine is one of the best-designed four cylinder engines out there
is the miata engine the same block as the old 323 gtx? i heard thats a good engine too. i never worked on a mazda before so, :dunno:
yes they are the same and that is why you see early miatas running like 20psi with no problems
323 gtx in race trim I believe put out like 500hp? or more...
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Yep, the GTX is awesome, but I'd only consider the 1.6L MX-5's for a dedicated auto-x &/or turbo applications.
My 2˘.
My 2˘.
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Every Miata I have seen has a rainbow sticker on the back of it.......draw your own conclusion.
My opinion is that they are for 3 kinds of people.
1. Midlife crisis
2. rainbow coalition members
3. Women
Aside from that they are awesome autox cars but I would never buy, own, or drive one.
My opinion is that they are for 3 kinds of people.
1. Midlife crisis
2. rainbow coalition members
3. Women
Aside from that they are awesome autox cars but I would never buy, own, or drive one.
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Originally posted by Nightshade
Every Miata I have seen has a rainbow sticker on the back of it.......draw your own conclusion.
Every Miata I have seen has a rainbow sticker on the back of it.......draw your own conclusion.
IMO, regarding cars and sexual preferences, :gives:?
As long you ain't pissing on someone else's leg, do what makes you happy..
Poetic, aint I? :exnbp:
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sancho on the sizzide!
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Originally posted by NorCal DC4
The conclusion I draw is that your town has many people that enjoy a tight handling, FR roadster... and happen to be :ghey:
IMO, regarding cars and sexual preferences, :gives:?
As long you ain't pissing on someone else's leg, do what makes you happy..
Poetic, aint I? :exnbp:
The conclusion I draw is that your town has many people that enjoy a tight handling, FR roadster... and happen to be :ghey:
IMO, regarding cars and sexual preferences, :gives:?
As long you ain't pissing on someone else's leg, do what makes you happy..
Poetic, aint I? :exnbp:
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Originally posted by asiandoood
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Gosh... thanks.
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