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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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do you think it is prolly going to blow soon just baught it for 2800 red with very clean inter. and exter. new to the miatas so any information would help or common issues with this many miles thanks john 614-472-0129
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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If it was well maintained it will last a lot longer still.
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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only has lifter noise it seems like the guy was like 58 years old and said his wife drove it most of the time thanks for the info
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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i pulled the engine out of mine with 285k on it and it ran perfectly. it didn't burn or leak any oil. i just wanted something newer before i boosted it. my other miata has 235k miles on it and also runs great. Both are 94's
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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just take care of it, and it'll take care of you
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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should i boost it let me know what you think
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by johnc0327
should i boost it let me know what you think
Absolutely.
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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go for it...
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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easiest way to test the engine is a leak down test.
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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run it till you lose compression. I clicked over 150k last weekend at the track and my car probably does more track days per year than most do in their lives.
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Originally Posted by johnc0327
should i boost it let me know what you think
you joined this site for a reason...
Old Oct 13, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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hey hell with it im boosting it i keep you guys updated i will be needing some parts to put it together so if you have anything let me know how much thanks john just want to put a 7psi kit together nothing crazy
Old Oct 14, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by johnc0327
hey hell with it im boosting it i keep you guys updated i will be needing some parts to put it together so if you have anything let me know how much thanks john just want to put a 7psi kit together nothing crazy
i got injectors for sale. either will be plenty for a 7psi kit. supra greentops(305cc) and 01-05 purples(265cc) both are listed in the parts for sale section.
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