wtb miata, got questions
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wtb miata, got questions
first off, I currently drive an 01 New Beetle 5 spd 1.8t with ecu tune. It has about 180hp and 200 trq. I am looking to get a miata and I want to make it go fast. I have questions about what year to get. I want to be able to pull at least 200 hp out of this thing. I already know that a turbo is required. I am mechanically inclined, so I can do it myself. I have read some people say get a 91 and put 99 heads on it but I am looking for info before I buy. Any comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
#10
With the questions your asking it sounds like you need to do some significant time on The Miata FAQ they have tons of information on basic specs, available options, features, and special editions that you need to sift through to figure out what you want out of the car before you start worrying about forced induction.
+1. 94-97 if you want a racecar, 99-05 if you want a daily.
+1. 94-97 if you want a racecar, 99-05 if you want a daily.
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I just looked on the Maine craigslist to compare prices, and there seems to be no standard price. Everything from 1997 for $2500 to some idiot asking nearly $8k for a base model 1990. There was a '90 for $1500, a lot of '94 - '96 for ~$3500. It seems like maybe the 1.8 is worth an extra couple hundred around here, but most people don't seem bothered by the difference, so get the 1.8 and save the trouble of swapping everything and then living with the shame of your decision.
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ABS was available on ALL years. MSM has ABS standard. There is a TON of interchangability and you'll spend weeks reading up on it. Simply stating that you want 200hp is like walking into a bar and asking for a beer. You have to be specific about what your goals are. From there you'll pick your year and options that you'd like to have.
Personally, I'd go for a 01-03 non-ABS sport package with a 6spd. You get all the "good" stuff...bigger brakes, stiffer chasis, more power...among other things. Big thing to me, is that the 2004/2005 6spd cars got a 4.1 rear gear which is WAY too short for the 6spd ratios. I'd say go for a car with a clean body and the color you want...everything else can be changed out....but those two are the most expensive things to ever fix/change.