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Old 05-14-2017, 12:22 AM
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I am used to OBD1 and non-vvti but came across a 2001 miata on craigslist that looks attractive. It'll be my first miata. My goal is to megasquirt and turbo. I'm going to learn to tune myself and all that jazz. My question is, should I stay away from the 2001+ miatas with VVTI for turbo and tuning? Thanks
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They are the worst and make no power. Especially in the low-mid range where you'd use it most, 1.6 is your best bet.
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^^ LoL

Ok. 2001 Miata it is.
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buy an mx-5, you may have to import one from overseas but i hear they are twice as reliable as a miata. the miata platform is faulty.

Edit: and disturbs cats.
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you may have to import one from overseas
overnight parts from japan
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Originally Posted by miatarick
Hey,

I am used to OBD1 and non-vvti but came across a 2001 miata on craigslist that looks attractive. It'll be my first miata. My goal is to megasquirt and turbo. I'm going to learn to tune myself and all that jazz. My question is, should I stay away from the 2001+ miatas with VVTI for turbo and tuning? Thanks
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Ok. 2001 Miata it is.
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