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RE: Miata Question
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posted by FD
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Wreckeryboy - I don't have your number. Can you email me or give me a buzz at 973-248-8634?
I command you.... GOD
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RE: Miata Question
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posted by FD
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thank you all..
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RE: Miata Question
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posted by FOG
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Rule #1: these things are bulletproof. I ran the white car on a 250,000 motor for six seasons with no ill effects. The car took me to three TT championships on that motor. I only just this season replaced the engine because I couldn't keep up in the draft.
Things to watch out for:
Early 1.6 (90 to mid 91) have the small snout crank. The crank snout was replaced in mid 91 and the differences are easy to spot. If you are looking at one of these look for a wobbling lower crank pulley. If it is wobbling, the motor is no good. If it isn't, use the fear to lower the price, read Miatanet about how to maintain this issue, and drive away.
Some of the 1.8's have crank thrust issues, but I think that is mostly the NB cars. The '94 is sometimes prone to oil pressure problems.
Again, call me and I'll help however I can.
That Guy Jean Is Married To
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RE: Miata Question
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posted by FOG
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FD, just give me a call and I'll walk you through what to get. Basically, Miatas break down into the following categories:
1990 - 1993 1.6L NA series. Often called the "best Miata." Great track cars, good street cars. Lightweight - my racecar has to be ballasted to make the 2275 minimum, the street car comes in at similar numbers. Not much torque, not happy running AC. My SSM (the white and orange car) is a '90 as is Rita, the "neatly organized collection of parts" red street car. And yes, we all seem to end up naming our girly man cars.
1994-95 1.8L NA series. The early 1.8 cars are OBD I through mid '95 and are great for "larger" drivers. More torque than the 1.6, slightly larger brakes, about 150 lbs. heavier. Happier on the street with the AC on, don't need to rev the daylights out of them to keep up. If you are going to track the thing, an excellent base to start from.
95-97 1.8L NA OBD II, not as easily mucked with in the computer, but still great cars to run.
There are no 1998's.
1999 - 2004/5? The NB. The NB is often described as a nicer car, but not as nice a Miata. More civilized than the NA series, faster in some circumstances (the '99 is the scourge of SM in some places). I was looking for a '99 when we found the second '90.
Get thee to Miatanet or call me.
Wreckerboy, Hero To The Momentum Challenged.
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RE: Miata Question
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posted by Doc Hudson
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At: "roadraceautox.com" and in the classified section there are a few Miatas. One inperticular is still streetable but has many TT/STS/Race Upgrades found under: 1992 STS Miata.
Good Luck
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RE: Miata Question
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posted by Ls3
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http://www.miata.net/garage/
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/issues/details/42/
http://forum.miata.net/vb
#510 ST4
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RE: Miata Question
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posted by DaveZ
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While you may get a response from those with Miata experience here--you may learn what you need to know in Grassroots Motorsports Magazine--they've done project cars and I seem to recall a general history of the model recently.
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Miata Question
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posted by FD
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I am selling my Suburban and looking to p/u a Miata that I can drive during the summer and also perhaps TT with. Any advice on the best years to look at and what to avoid? I am looking at the older ones. Thanks... FD
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