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03-03-2009, 12:30 AM

miata powered datsun

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Hello everyone, I have a 69 Datsun roadster with a Miata turbo powered transplant. I Just started it for the first time on MS today YAAAAAAAA. It took a while to start. I finally had to prime it with gas in order to get it to start but once started it ran pretty well. Then shut it off and it started hard but on its own. needs more tuning. Its really nice to have all the great posts to keep everyone going, Thanks. Can't wait to DRIVE IT.

03-03-2009, 12:33 AM

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That sounds pretty sweet, pictures please!!!! And details about motor/turbo specs etc.
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03-03-2009, 12:42 AM

miata powered datsun

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The turbo is a GT2560 intercooled with the AEM true boost controller, also have the AEM WB but not hooked up yet. The motor is a 90 1.6L stock.

03-03-2009, 12:48 AM

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We NEED to see some pics! And please give us some history and details on your project! It sounds very interesting!

03-03-2009, 01:30 AM

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******* sick man! Get some pictures up

03-03-2009, 07:02 AM

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Wow we need pictures. Sounds awesome.

03-03-2009, 07:25 AM

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sweet, pics would be great, bit more info on how you went about it problems and stuff would be nice too

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03-03-2009, 07:31 AM

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In for pics, COME on mannnnn!
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03-03-2009, 08:15 AM

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What a tease. This could be epic. In for pics/vids.

03-03-2009, 08:31 AM

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Pics or ban!

03-03-2009, 10:01 AM

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03-03-2009, 01:00 PM

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I love me some Datsun roadsters.

03-03-2009, 01:51 PM

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In for the pics, this sounds wicked sweet.

03-04-2009, 02:22 PM

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03-04-2009, 03:57 PM

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03-05-2009, 12:08 AM

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miata powered datsun

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Im not really computer savy not sure how to get pics on here? any good ideas on how to post. The Datsun was purchased about 9 years ago with a 1600 that was stuck, i rebuilt the motor but always hated the carbs really hard to start. so the Miata came along and It fit. The car is in the works, i gutted it and was working on the body work but the house remodel came along. still working on it, but only a little. I do have some recent pics I could use but need help posting. The exhaust manifold I bought is no good it fits t3 not t25 so off it comes. Im making my own dash to fit all the Autometer gauges I bought for it. Should be pretty sweet when completed. The datsun book says the roadster was about 1800 LBS so it should go like CRAZY!