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dd74 06-29-2009 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by masraum (Post 4750128)
I hear that you can get a crate engine from Mazda for a miata for $2500.
Steve - what do you like more about your Miata when compared to your Targa?

tcar 06-29-2009 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by pwd72s (Post 4748662)
The only caution I can offer is that "huffer" engines don't last as long. Turbo or blower, both have shorter engine life. Rings and/or valves...Horsepower has a price.
That's generally not true. Especially a factory turbo motor designed as such.

Last just as long with proper maintenance.

Tim Walsh 06-29-2009 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by masraum (Post 4750128)
I hear that you can get a crate engine from Mazda for a miata for $2500.
$2191.60 for a '94-'97 1.8L longblock from mazda motorsports.. not that I've looked at that or anything :)

DanielDudley 06-29-2009 04:55 PM
MSMs are great cars. It is easy to wreck the rims due to the super low profile tires, and some trannys are way better than others when it comes to smooth shifting. They are very understressed for a turbocharged motor, and pretty easy to perk up for not a lot of money.

If the car checks out, I would buy it, or another like it. I have a 93 LE with a supercharger. I am very fond of supercharged Miatas, but I really like the Mazdaspeed Miata.

lendaddy 06-29-2009 05:03 PM
Think of the Mazdaspeed as the "top" and the NA Miata as the "bottom".

Zeke 06-29-2009 05:15 PM
Gee, no "is your dad gay" comments? This place is so mean that I was sure that one was gonna come out.

Quote:
Originally Posted by pwd72s (Post 4748662)
The only caution I can offer is that "huffer" engines don't last as long. Turbo or blower, both have shorter engine life. Rings and/or valves...Horsepower has a price.
Not according to the poster above you.

porsche4life 06-29-2009 05:32 PM
No worries milt. I have already promised him pink ribbons and rainbow bumper stickers. And he is definitely not gay.


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