2jz Miata build thread
11-29-2009, 04:03 PM
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I would not think the weight distribution would be thrown off too much at all. The engine from the pictures does not appear to be grossly forward in the engine bay.
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11-29-2009, 05:01 PM
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as soon as i saw this i was like 
. i've wanted to do this for a while now. i'm actually a member on supraforums cus i'm trying to learn more about the 2jz. about the weight: wouldn't it be the same as doing a v8 swap? just beef up the brakes, springs, struts, and swaybars and it should handle pretty good right?
. i've wanted to do this for a while now. i'm actually a member on supraforums cus i'm trying to learn more about the 2jz. about the weight: wouldn't it be the same as doing a v8 swap? just beef up the brakes, springs, struts, and swaybars and it should handle pretty good right?
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11-29-2009, 05:04 PM
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as soon as i saw this i was like . i've wanted to do this for a while now. i'm actually a member on supraforums cus i'm trying to learn more about the 2jz. about the weight: wouldn't it be the same as doing a v8 swap? just beef up the brakes, springs, struts, and swaybars and it should handle pretty good right?
. i've wanted to do this for a while now. i'm actually a member on supraforums cus i'm trying to learn more about the 2jz. about the weight: wouldn't it be the same as doing a v8 swap? just beef up the brakes, springs, struts, and swaybars and it should handle pretty good right?With 300 extra pounds on the front wheels it would handle like total crap compared to stock, but probably still better than most cars, haha
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11-29-2009, 05:52 PM
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It depends on your definition of good handling
With 300 extra pounds on the front wheels it would handle like total crap compared to stock, but probably still better than most cars, haha
With 300 extra pounds on the front wheels it would handle like total crap compared to stock, but probably still better than most cars, haha
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11-29-2009, 06:44 PM
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Actually; I've seen more than 1 with over 900 hp down here (not in a Miata though).
the Supras are very popular here. More than 3 doing low 10s at the local dragstrip
Curious about the weight. I'll check with my local mechanic tomorrow.
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11-29-2009, 08:09 PM
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Hi i would like to start out by saying the car you guys are seeing on supra forums is mine. This is a 92 miata that i have had for 5 years now. This is a 95 supra NA motor with a turbo and were going to push about 12psi. The motor with this setup put out 315hp 275 tq at only 9psi. this should be fun
the 2jz with all the acc. shed off and a w58 trans weighs only 100lbs more than a fully dressed BP.
Also i thought you all would want to know that this is not an expensive build due to the fact that i got the running motor for $100 and the trans clutch and fly wheel for $400. It is going to run a supra computer for the engine and the miata computer for the body. the shifter location is only and inch forward of the stock miata location but i think i can deal with that. This is all being done in a garage in the little old town of Mt. Airy MD with a bunch of 24 year old guys who have to much time on their hands if you have any more questions please feel free to ask.
and if any one was wondering it should handle ok still and all i want to do is make 50 year old guys with their 03 corvettes and 20 year old girlfreinds cry everyday.
the 2jz with all the acc. shed off and a w58 trans weighs only 100lbs more than a fully dressed BP.
Also i thought you all would want to know that this is not an expensive build due to the fact that i got the running motor for $100 and the trans clutch and fly wheel for $400. It is going to run a supra computer for the engine and the miata computer for the body. the shifter location is only and inch forward of the stock miata location but i think i can deal with that. This is all being done in a garage in the little old town of Mt. Airy MD with a bunch of 24 year old guys who have to much time on their hands if you have any more questions please feel free to ask.
and if any one was wondering it should handle ok still and all i want to do is make 50 year old guys with their 03 corvettes and 20 year old girlfreinds cry everyday.
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11-29-2009, 08:12 PM
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Hi i would like to start out by saying the car you guys are seeing on supra forums is mine. This is a 92 miata that i have had for 5 years now. This is a 95 supra NA motor with a turbo and were going to push about 12psi. The motor with this setup put out 315hp 275 tq at only 9psi. this should be fun
the 2jz with all the acc. shed off and a w58 trans weighs only 100lbs more than a fully dressed BP.
Also i thought you all would want to know that this is not an expensive build due to the fact that i got the running motor for $100 and the trans clutch and fly wheel for $400. It is going to run a supra computer for the engine and the miata computer for the body. the shifter location is only and inch forward of the stock miata location but i think i can deal with that. This is all being done in a garage in the little old town of Mt. Airy MD with a bunch of 24 year old guys who have to much time on their hands if you have any more questions please feel free to ask.
and if any one was wondering it should handle ok still and all i want to do is make 50 year old guys with their 03 corvettes and 20 year old girlfreinds cry everyday.
the 2jz with all the acc. shed off and a w58 trans weighs only 100lbs more than a fully dressed BP.
Also i thought you all would want to know that this is not an expensive build due to the fact that i got the running motor for $100 and the trans clutch and fly wheel for $400. It is going to run a supra computer for the engine and the miata computer for the body. the shifter location is only and inch forward of the stock miata location but i think i can deal with that. This is all being done in a garage in the little old town of Mt. Airy MD with a bunch of 24 year old guys who have to much time on their hands if you have any more questions please feel free to ask.
and if any one was wondering it should handle ok still and all i want to do is make 50 year old guys with their 03 corvettes and 20 year old girlfreinds cry everyday.
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11-29-2009, 08:17 PM
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So are you using the Miata diff and halfshafts? At the power levels you are taking about that is completely doable as long as the trans is not ridiculously short geared (torque loading).
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