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For sale is a 5 speed turbocharged 1991 NA Miata with Megasquirt, fantastic suspension, and lots of trackday goodies.



Mileage: 175,202
Originally a New York car, I have complete records for parts and service dating back to 1991.
VIN JM1NA3516M0227981
No accidents, to the best of my knowledge
Location: San Rafael, CA
Selling because of California *%@#ing smog: I've owned this car since 2008, and drove it across the country in 2010. I kept the Massachusetts plates for a while, then successfully smogged and registered it here from 2014-2016, by showing the original CARB paperwork for the Greddy turbo kit. However, the second time around trying to smog it I've been unable to pass visual inspection. Registration is paid through Sept 2018, but incomplete. The full details:

Exterior



Rota Slipstream 16x8 et34 4x100
- sandblasted to raw aluminum with clear powdercoat (by Rolling Stock SF)
- 3 wheels in perfect condition, 1 wheel has minor curb rash
Falken Azenis RT615 225/40/16, low miles
Non-original top is in pretty good condition, plastic window has some clouding
GarageStarType I license plate bracket

Interior



Sparco 325R Suede deep dish steering wheel
Autometer A-Pillar boost gauge
Hard Dog Roll Bar – gloss black
GarageStar black delrin shift ****


Engine



Greddy Turbo
Almost all of the other turbo system parts have been upgraded from the Greddy kit as follows:
- custom tubular exhaust manifold and downpipe
- Stripes Intercooler kit
- Turbo Smart BOV Type 1
- 2.5 Inch Race Cat Stainless Steel
- 2.5 Inch Enthuza Turbo Cat back Stainless Steel
- 1.8L Tan Top Miata Injectors
- K&N Cone Air Filter
- AFM delete (using GM IAT sensor)
- BMW variable TPS
- BEGi Oil drain kit (direct to oil pan)
- Bowser Turbo Heat Shield
MS Extra (PCB v3.0) with pretty decent DIY tune (piggyback installation)
Magnecor Competition Spark Plug Wires
Rebuilt head with high quality performance parts including DIY port and polish
Coolant Re-route
All new mishimoto hoses and new oem hose clamps
New timing belt with almost no miles
New radiator with almost no miles
New oil pan gasket with almost no miles
AC Delete

Suspension and Drivetrain



De-powered manual steering rack
Fat Cat Motorsports MCU shock mounts
Bilstein shocks with Eibach Springs
Torsen Limited Slip Differential w/ half shafts and drive shaft
Flyin Miata Front & Rear Sway Bars
Racing Beat Subframe Brace
Rearend Brace
GarageStar Delrin door bushings
Braided Stainless Brake Lines

Extras included with sale
Boost control solenoid
Flyin' Miata timing belt and engine seal installation tools
Pair of black pre-93 OEM mirrors with slim base
Unmodified OEM ECU
Many other OEM parts including complete non-turbo intake system
Extra spare wheel and tire
Lots of extra hardware
OEM front fender liners and engine undertray

The bad stuff
The paint really really sucks (sheetmetal is reasonably straight, but paint cannot be salvaged)
Your standard rocker panel rust
Driver's seat upholstery is f'ed
The car was stolen in 2015 and the lock for the driver side door needs replacing
Missing gauge cluster hood

In Summary
This car is pretty damn quick, even at the 6-7 pounds of boost it's currently running without electronic boost control. The suspension is remarkably comfortable, even on San Francisco city streets, and it's a blast to drive with the fast ratio manual steering rack. I was super-excited to finish the project with EBC and a professional dyno tune, then get it out on the track, but I'm unwilling to fight CARB any further. This thing would be perfect for a PNO trackday car, or a great starting point for an Exocet / Catfish / LoCost lightweight build.

Price is $3500 firm, or potential trade for a Bendpak 4 post lift (e.g. HD-9) with a pair of RJ-45 bridge jacks

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