Will a Miata engine fit in the passenger compartment?
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Crazy question I guess, but with the passenger seat removed, will a Miata engine fit in its place for transport? I thought I saw a picture of this once, but can't find it.
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This motor had both manis on it when I drove it home in the Saturn, but the intake mani is kind of sitting over the door panel armrest which is a good bit wider space than what a Miata has. You might be able to get away with leaving the intake on if the exhaust/AC/PS is removed.
Allow yourself some extra braking distance with that weight in there. It was slightly worse than I expected it to be.
Allow yourself some extra braking distance with that weight in there. It was slightly worse than I expected it to be.
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