Ohhh, I think I'm buying a Miata!!!

BretLuter · **Posted:** Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:08 am

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/car/635611650.html

WTH?

This guy sounds like a genius (**hope it's not anyone here***).

Some of my favorite quotes:

"It means from a dead stop this car will easily do 100 mph before you get 100 yards down the road which I think translates to 0-100 in around 5 seconds."

"There might be more that could be done but I’ve checked and except for chroming everything it’s about maxed out for speed. I haven’t dynoed it but I’m guessing it’s around 290 to 320 hp at present."

Umm, yeah- right..........

:roll:

Todd Breakey · **Posted:** Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:18 am

This car has been for sale before. I emailed the guy last time to ask questions appearing as an interested buyer. He never responded.

I may have to try again. :lol:

Ryan Holton · **Posted:** Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:25 am

The Greddy kit is not BAD but it's not that GOOD either.

IF you are serious, check the manifold for cracks.

BretLuter · **Posted:** Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:23 am

Ryan Holton wrote:

The Greddy kit is not BAD but it's not that GOOD either.

IF you are serious, check the manifold for cracks.

Serious?

Watch out for low flying smartass comments- I think one almost hit you in the head back there..........

If you still need help- try this excerpt:

"0-100 in around 5 seconds"

uhh huh.

Marty Howard · **Posted:** Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:12 am

I emailed him last time he posted this..

His response to all of my questions.

"Its really fast"

Graham Jagger · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2003 12:53 am **Posts:** 1718

Homey the Clown wrote:

"turbonetics (Greddy) Miata 1.6 turbocharger pushing 11 pounds of forced air into engine that’s released to the wheels with neck snapping results."

That right there is funny... :lol:

Les Davis · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2003 2:04 pm **Posts:** 2059

This car could actually have close to 200 whp if set up properly, though probably not with the 1.6. I can attest 200 whp makes for a pretty damn quick Miata, obviously not 0-100mph in 5 seconds quick, but quick.

Ash Nelson · **Posted:** Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:28 pm

I like the hardtop. I bet it adds like 10 horsepower too.

George Bright · **Posted:** Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:27 pm

Quote:

There might be more that could be done but I’ve checked and except for chroming everything it’s about maxed out for speed.

I guess that is why I did not get the last few horsepower out of my turbo 510. I did not chrome everything. :nuts:

JamesFeinberg · **Posted:** Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:26 pm

Les Davis wrote:

This car could actually have close to 200 whp if set up properly, though probably not with the 1.6. I can attest 200 whp makes for a pretty damn quick Miata, obviously not 0-100mph in 5 seconds quick, but quick.

If he is really running 11psi, it should be very close if not a touch over assuming it is well tuned. My old turbo 1.8L dyno'd in the mid-220's (whp) with about the same amount of torque at 11psi on a fairly conservative tune. And I doubt anybody would have called that car slow-- including Graham.

Turned up to the 17psi I had it tuned for and it approached 290whp which was, dare I say it, neck snapping.

And assuming you didn't wheel hop and break an axle, it wouldn't come close to running 0-100 in 5 seconds.

With that said, I wouldn't touch the car in question with a 10-foot boost controller...

Jim

BretLuter · **Posted:** Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:50 pm

Les Davis wrote:

This car could actually have close to 200 whp if set up properly, though probably not with the 1.6. I can attest 200 whp makes for a pretty damn quick Miata, obviously not 0-100mph in 5 seconds quick, but quick.

Yeah, I'll give you that- but 200hp =/ "290 to 320 hp"

Look, I'm not saying it's NOT a fast car- but crap like this just kills me.

Reminds me of the guys who break out the speed parts catalog and a calculator, adding up all the claimed HP gains for each mod, then boasting that they are making some ungodly amount of HP with mis-matched bolt on mods that are in reality likely working against each other.

And I'll second Mr. Feinberg's comment- I wouldn't touch it with HIS 10 foot boost controller. I'd be willing to bet this car is a major rigjob and pity the poor sucker who pays top dollar for it.

EDIT:

just to show how completely out of touch this guy is, here are some numbers from the all-powerful interwebs:

0-100 mph Comparison Times
Ultima GTR 5.3 s
McLaren F1 LM 6.3 s
Ferrari Enzo 6.7 s
Porsche Carrera GT 7.4 s
Pagani Zonda 7.5 s
Porsche 911 Ruf R Turbo 8.5 s
Ferrari F40 7.8 s
Lamborghini Murcielago 9.0 s
Dodge Viper SRT-10 9.5 s
Aston Martin DB9 10.2 s
Honda NSX Type-R 11.4 s

Keith Vail · **Posted:** Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:34 pm

I see that car about once a week. I pass by the house it is parked at and it always caught my attention due to the red wheels. Either way that ad is funny. :lol:

Bernie Baake · **Posted:** Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:15 am

The car gets the 0 to 100 speed and acceleration by burning bull shit instead of gas. Did he say it was a green car also??

ColinOConnell · **Posted:** Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:35 pm

I've copied this ad word for word, just in case I ever sell my Miata. Such great marketing :roll:

Graham Jagger · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2003 12:53 am **Posts:** 1718

JamesFeinberg wrote:

If he is really running 11psi, it should be very close if not a touch over assuming it is well tuned. My old turbo 1.8L dyno'd in the mid-220's (whp) with about the same amount of torque at 11psi on a fairly conservative tune. And I doubt anybody would have called that car slow-- including Graham.

Jim

No he wouldn't Jim. I remember that car from when I first joined the club. That car with your skills was impressive. :thumbsup:

You can have TC/SC motors. Good luck with it. I'll stick with my NA V8s.

Graham

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