FC with miata engine
06-05-12, 03:29 PM
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FC with miata engine
Im not spamming this sale ad, just showing you guys a car with a miata engine.. 
Ive heard of it existing before when a guy in Riverside told me he had a rx7 with a miata engine.. now I see one lol.. Maybe thats the car I don't know. but it is interesting. http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/3051378504.html
Throw an S4 sport spoiler, and the undertray etc.. to get the aerodynamic drag down, and then put an HHO generator in it, and i bet you get some pretty nice MPG out of it.
Ive heard of it existing before when a guy in Riverside told me he had a rx7 with a miata engine.. now I see one lol.. Maybe thats the car I don't know. but it is interesting. http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/3051378504.html
Throw an S4 sport spoiler, and the undertray etc.. to get the aerodynamic drag down, and then put an HHO generator in it, and i bet you get some pretty nice MPG out of it.
06-05-12, 03:54 PM
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in theory the miata engine almost bolts in to the FC, its just hard to imagine putting a heavier engine that makes 30 less hp in to a 2900lbs car!
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06-05-12, 09:39 PM
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A miata is fun, as a first car, first rwd car or spec race car (racing other slow cars) but its hard to get excited about a (stock) miata after driving....well pretty much anything.
06-06-12, 02:20 AM
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Now this would be good if it were the 323 GT-R version of that engine, but with the miata box. Then and only then might it shift quicker than an NA 13b, though I can see why this has been done. The poor guy has clearly read the anti rotary Internet warriors and opted for a 'safer' option.
06-06-12, 04:01 PM
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We can only hope....but if that were the case, why take pictures of this one?
I met that guy (or another guy who did the same thing) cool dude, he lived out in BFE and I'm guessing he literally had NOTHING better to do. Oh well, I get 3 rotary engines for $50.
06-07-12, 08:25 AM
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Give me some track spikes and I'll take a MS miata, lol. If no one told you it was turbo you would never even know.
A miata is fun, as a first car, first rwd car or spec race car (racing other slow cars) but its hard to get excited about a (stock) miata after driving....well pretty much anything.
A miata is fun, as a first car, first rwd car or spec race car (racing other slow cars) but its hard to get excited about a (stock) miata after driving....well pretty much anything.
Miatas are great cars! It's the same with an NA Rx7. They're just well-balanced cars. They're not meant to be dyno queens, they're meant to have all the aspects of the car complemented by the other. The power, handling, and weight distribution of a miata make it what it is. Just like any other car though, you wouldn't want to upset that by tossing in an LS1 (take a look at monster miata). Likewise with the Rx7... this car is ruined now that it has a 323 engine in it 
06-07-12, 11:15 AM
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Now now... I think you're being a little hasty with your words here Miatas are great cars! It's the same with an NA Rx7. They're just well-balanced cars. They're not meant to be dyno queens, they're meant to have all the aspects of the car complemented by the other. The power, handling, and weight distribution of a miata make it what it is. Just like any other car though, you wouldn't want to upset that by tossing in an LS1 (take a look at monster miata). Likewise with the Rx7... this car is ruined now that it has a 323 engine in it
Miatas are great cars! It's the same with an NA Rx7. They're just well-balanced cars. They're not meant to be dyno queens, they're meant to have all the aspects of the car complemented by the other. The power, handling, and weight distribution of a miata make it what it is. Just like any other car though, you wouldn't want to upset that by tossing in an LS1 (take a look at monster miata). Likewise with the Rx7... this car is ruined now that it has a 323 engine in it 
Given equal tires on track, Miata's will stick with pretty much anything in the twisty sections. However, on the streets, you can't reasonably drive a miata like that and exploit it's awesome balance at the limit. It's like only driving a rotary below 5k. You're missing out on the best part! Thus, cars are ranked on how well they accelerate from a stoplight, which means the miata "sucks".Anyways, back on topic: While interesting, this car = $1000 of poop
06-07-12, 06:16 PM
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AGreed! Given equal tires on track, Miata's will stick with pretty much anything in the twisty sections. However, on the streets, you can't reasonably drive a miata like that and exploit it's awesome balance at the limit. It's like only driving a rotary below 5k. You're missing out on the best part! Thus, cars are ranked on how well they accelerate from a stoplight, which means the miata "sucks".
Anyways, back on topic: While interesting, this car = $1000 of poop
Given equal tires on track, Miata's will stick with pretty much anything in the twisty sections. However, on the streets, you can't reasonably drive a miata like that and exploit it's awesome balance at the limit. It's like only driving a rotary below 5k. You're missing out on the best part! Thus, cars are ranked on how well they accelerate from a stoplight, which means the miata "sucks".Anyways, back on topic: While interesting, this car = $1000 of poop
I found the miata that he took the motor out of. He did in fact swap motors. Here's a pic and a link to the craigslist add. [IMG] http://images.craigslist.org/5E75F55...c322c1151c.jpg [/IMG]
And the link
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...028150423.html
And the link
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...028150423.html
06-08-12, 01:46 PM
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