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 Post subject: 3L Miata anyone?
PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2003 6:45 pm 
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http://www.miata.net/news/v6.html

There are some pretty big pics there; they used the 3.0L Duratec from a Lincoln LS, pretty much the same as the Taurus/Sable/Escape engine. Who's in the mood for a 200 RWHP NA Miata?

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I'm thinking more along the lines of 5.0L myself, but 3.0L would be cool too...


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Les Davis wrote:
I'm thinking more along the lines of 5.0L myself, but 3.0L would be cool too...


Gotta love the MonsterMiata's.


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Yeah, there was a really nice one going on ebay last week, which too all the will power I could muster not to bid on. Maybe someday...


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Les Davis wrote:
I'm thinking more along the lines of 5.0L myself, but 3.0L would be cool too...


Hmm... would that be a MiaStang ? :wink:


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Sorry to interrupt the Miata flow of this thread, but along the same lines of cramming massive engines into tiny cars, here's a link to Bill Strong's website. His latest project is a 1st gen MR2 with an all aluminum, 4 cam, 32 valve 4.6L Northstar V8 :shock: It should be pretty interesting when it's all said and done.

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Ok, thats really cool, that guy is nuts.


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How bout a LS1?
http://www.vorshlag.com/miata_v8.asp


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That sounds like a Miata that would make a great drag car or street sleeper. But the front/rear weight ratio would be terrible for a track car. I would think in a Miata a wild 4cyl with a supercharger would be fun. Look at Jim's car with the turbo. Pretty darn quick.
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 Post subject: MazdaSpeed Miata
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MazdaSpeed will be launching the new MX5 Turbo on Jan 5. About 175HP, I think. Maybe 26-27 Thou, with all the creature comforts that will be included. Would be nice if thay did a stripped version!

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