Mazdaspeed meets EFR, ARTech, MS2E
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If you removed the stock studs to the head and ran bolts you would be able to slip it by the line might require some bending/adjustments though. It's not the TB placement it's more from the clearance to the frame rail. The spot welded lip by the fuel fittings on the frame have to be bent vertically to give clearance for the TPS.
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I'm back! It was definitely a busy deployment.. I'm currently contemplating on either a FM stroker kit or a K-swap... I'll have to see some more into the GTA rules and see what set-up/class I would be most competitive in. I'm thinking of RWD Limited.. I really don't want to put the stock door panals, center console, radio and speakers back in if I don't have to.
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I'm back! It was definitely a busy deployment.. I'm currently contemplating on either a FM stroker kit or a K-swap... I'll have to see some more into the GTA rules and see what set-up/class I would be most competitive in. I'm thinking of RWD Limited.. I really don't want to put the stock door panals, center console, radio and speakers back in if I don't have to.
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I'm back! It was definitely a busy deployment.. I'm currently contemplating on either a FM stroker kit or a K-swap... I'll have to see some more into the GTA rules and see what set-up/class I would be most competitive in. I'm thinking of RWD Limited.. I really don't want to put the stock door panals, center console, radio and speakers back in if I don't have to.
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I suggested it because you can make more power on Ecotec vs FM Stroker or Kswap AND it's cheaper to do it. It's also reliable, well proven, etc. Wasn't just suggesting some budget BS.
Also, this is pretty straightforward: https://www.ecotecmiata.ca/ .
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Indeed, I am aware of the Ecotec's potential. But tell me how many people out there are familiar with doing those sorts of builds in a Miata, vs the number of people out there familiar with doing Kswap builds in a Miata.
Magic of the ecotec... gimme a break
Magic of the ecotec... gimme a break
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Either way, I'd personally choose an all aluminum motor like the Ecotec or K vs the BP to drop some weight on the nose.
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However, you're still assuming the swap parts are of comparable quality, which, based on anecdotal evidence, does not seem to be the case.
I could be wrong about that, but I don't think so.
I could be wrong about that, but I don't think so.
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LOL. Needs MOAR chrome bro. All that power is too lowbrow. I've heard that logic before and sell to that market group. I respect that position. I don't personally associate it with the Miata crowd. But that's cool. The other options are great if you really want the things the Kswap offers like beauty & sound. Those have value to most but isn't a focus for me.
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I think you guys forgot I am already putting out 340whp at 26psi and track the car on 18psi somewhere around 300whp. GTA classing is another issue as well for me to take into account i don't want to go high and to the right and end up in an Unlimited Class where I might as well just not show up on race day. I'm wavering between RWD Street and RWD Limited. Perhaps the best option is what I have at the moment, i don't know. I like the idea of keeping the same power I currently have on a less modified platform from a reliability standpoint. I feel that my setup is pushing the limits but maybe I'm wrong.