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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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MS New guy with a 13b Miata

Checking in to say hey! My name is Jeff, from MS. I've been lurking for quite a while now, mainly compiling info for my 13b Miata. I'm also a huge fan of FC/FD rx7s, but who isn't really lol.

Don't really have many pics of the car, but here is a few from a recent drift event.


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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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Welcome, Jeff!

Kent
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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Those wheels look killer. I bet that thing is fun
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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that's an interesting setup
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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Thanks guys!
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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sweet!! how 'bout some pictures of the engine? I'm curious to see how everything fits in there!
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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****, lookin dope yo.
how much did it cost you?
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 04:08 AM
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Nice wheels
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 04:36 AM
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Ive never been a fan of Miatas but this is clean really nice car.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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wheels look good on this miata!
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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Why 13b swap when the Bp engine on low boost is super reliable?
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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LOVE IT! Welcome to the forums

What wheels are they?
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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beautiful!!!
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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Thanks for all the compliments!

Originally Posted by JohnCarter
sweet!! how 'bout some pictures of the engine? I'm curious to see how everything fits in there!
I recently broke my camera, but I will get another this week. The swap is 3/4 the way done at the moment. I've made it a challange to tackle the common problems with ideas that no one else to my knowledge has done. Like Einstein said, "Make everything as simple as possible, but not simplier.

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****, lookin dope yo.
how much did it cost you?
Including the motor, trans, carb, RB intake, OBX Header, custom mounts, FPR, accessories, etc. I'm about 900 into the project. I have parted out the stock motor to make some money back, which I haven't subtracted from the fund.

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Why 13b swap when the Bp engine on low boost is super reliable?
The old motor went to poop, the bottom end had scaring in the cylinders, and drank oil like gas lol. Also needed to replace the MAF, which was not working well at all. I looked for a solid block to replace mine, and started piecing together some turbo parts, but sadly nothing came up. So I got the itch for some Doritos...

Also I've always been a fan of the 13b, and I think the miata is a perfect chassis to throw a 13b into. My motor is nowhere near stock, 750cfm Carbed Halfbridge, getting a fresh rebuild soon. And my friends are trying to talk me into putting a plate kit and spray a 100shot for when I seldom run it in a straight line.

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LOVE IT! Welcome to the forums

What wheels are they?
They are xxr 527 15x8.25 0 offset all around.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 11:12 PM
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i like it, im actually looking for a miata to replace my fc which is rusty as hell so i dont feel like putting money into i
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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Damn, id love to see videos of this thing in action!
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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niceeee! a rotary miata, i have never seen that before
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 12:04 AM
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dope
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 07:09 PM
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nice
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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Nice!
I used to own an MX5 and loved the chassis (handling) but being a non modified 1.6 it lacked power.
Now I have an rx7 and I can imagine the combination of the light agile chassis with this engine will be a recipe for some serious driving pleasure.
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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Car looks awesome. I have a miata too I wanted to swap a rotary in. Im thinking about just buying an FD instead though lol.
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 05:41 AM
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Nice nice, sweet ride! =)
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 06:07 AM
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thats a good looking little miiiiiiaaaater! my ex gf drove one of these and i had the rx7(FC)....welcome to the club jeff
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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that is one sick miata 13b swap = perfection
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 08:43 AM
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Welcome~ I was about to get a miata than ran into this baby =]
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