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Old 01-10-2008, 02:55 PM
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Thinking about buying a 04-05 MSpeed... do you guys know what turbo and spec it comes with..suspension, differential, and is it worth the money? just want something newer..
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Get the NC
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Get the NC
it looks to fat and big
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so does your mom.... i mean... your gay

I would say no to the MSMX5 i would go with a NB and then add what you want. No reason to buy a car with extra abuse on it.
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so does your mom.... i mean... your gay
BAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what the heck dude...
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i'm 99% sure the MSM uses an IHI RHF5 with a proprietary exhaust flange.
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:bowr ofl:: bowrofl:
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BAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what the heck dude...
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Originally Posted by Sleeper_MX5
BAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what the heck dude...
am i missing something here? did he just ask a moderator to ban himself?
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Originally Posted by Loki047
:bowr ofl:: bowrofl:
alright i forgive you...don't ban this guy..
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Originally Posted by ArtieParty
am i missing something here? did he just ask a moderator to ban himself?
I tried to ban Philip once... good times..
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[QUOTE=MX5-4me;197063]i'm 99% sure the MSM uses an IHI RHF5 with a proprietary exhaust flange.[/QUOT

i'm sorry, i'm lost! LOL
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Originally Posted by ArtieParty
am i missing something here? did he just ask a moderator to ban himself?
LOL i wasn't sure if it was possible...hehehe
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[QUOTE=Sleeper_MX5;197070]
Originally Posted by MX5-4me
i'm 99% sure the MSM uses an IHI RHF5 with a proprietary exhaust flange.[/QUOT

i'm sorry, i'm lost! LOL

The Turbo is an IHI RFH5. the OEM Exhasut mani can only be used with the IHI Turbo that came with the car. New ones can only be Purchased through Mazda.
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[QUOTE=MX5-4me;197073]
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The Turbo is an IHI RFH5. the OEM Exhasut mani can only be used with the IHI Turbo that came with the car. New ones can only be Purchased through Mazda.
GOTCHA
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There are some options for ubergrading.

First off whats the goal of this car? DD or track monkey?
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2005 msm brochure:

http://www.miata.net/faq/brochures/2...z_brochure.pdf

2004 msm brochure:

http://www.miata.net/faq/brochures/2...z_brochure.pdf
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Originally Posted by Loki047
There are some options for ubergrading.

First off whats the goal of this car? DD or track monkey?
daily driver, and low 13s on the 1/4? i uderstand that this car is only doing high 14s in the 1/4. what's the stock boost on these car anways?
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Originally Posted by Sleeper_MX5
daily driver, and low 13s on the 1/4? i uderstand that this car is only doing high 14s in the 1/4. what's the stock boost on these car anways?
I would buy a late in the year 2000 Miata have the Thrust Bearing issues checked out and if that's clear then buy a BEGI-S kit and an aftermarket Suspension.. Would be a way better option with a better upgrade path IMHO.
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Originally Posted by Loki047
I tried to ban Philip once... good times..
Bahahahhahaha

That would have been great. But where has all the fun gone?
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Buy a cheap '99-00. Add the parts you want. Make sure it doesn't have the crank issue and have fun with it. The only reason to get the mazdaspeed is if you want run stock class in autocross or something similar to that. If you want real reliable power, instead of a turbo that detonates, then get a car and add your own kit.
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