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140hp miata motor into 1st gen???

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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 01:49 PM
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140hp miata motor into 1st gen???

i know a lot of people will be like wtf... but does anybody know if the motor and tranny will work into a 1st gen...and wiring...
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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i know a lot of people will be like wtf... but does anybody know if the motor and tranny will work into a 1st gen...and wiring...
Anything can be done, but I wouldn't waste teh $$$ on it, a stock BP engine spits out a whooping 100HP at the wheels! The BP engines are very capable when turbocharged, but for the amount of $$$ and time....

Is up to you!
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 04:59 PM
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im more for drifting and not drag... and doesnt the 12a make only 100hp at the flywheel...
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 04:52 PM
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If the miata motor is not a good idea for drifting then does anybody know another motor to put in...
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