Originally Posted by BradC
(Post 275291)
Thanks man, I'm still on the hunt.
Details on the Classic SE-R turbo? I picked up my SE-R with rod knock out in Philly back in 2001 after I saw it on ebay. I swapped a Bluebird DET into it and ran it with the stock t25 for a long time. Over this past winter I upgraded to a GTi-R manifold, a GTi-R T28 turbo with a T04B compressor housing swap (from an S14 T28). It has S4 cams, STi 525cc injectors, and a Z32 maf with a Calum laptop programmable ecu. I haven't dyno'd it after the upgrades yet but I'd guess around 280whp @15psi going by similar setups. I weighed it on some Longacre scales in April and it came to 2529#. Its a lot of fun. :)
Originally Posted by quadmasta
(Post 275418)
*thread hijack* What wheels are those?
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Nice SE-R man, I've always had a soft spot for them.
Ok guys, another Miata question. I have seen some for sale that have alignment issues between the hood and headlight (when retracted). Is this a common issue that is easily fixable, or shoddy repair work? Thanks!!! |
Hey, that car does sound like a dud...
I was looking at it too hoping someone on clubroadster would recongnise good quality parts... none to be found ... I'm out! BTW... talked to the guy and offered him 2 grand, lol Lowest he'd go is 3500 |
Guys, what's a '94 with about 200k but in good overall shape worth?
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Originally Posted by BradC
(Post 275617)
I have seen some for sale that have alignment issues between the hood and headlight (when retracted). Is this a common issue that is easily fixable, or shoddy repair work?
As to the original question, I went with option #1. Got my '94 last year with about 70K on it, waited a couple months to find a good car with a Torsen, and it had fairly new Konis that the PO installed. I'm slowly building it up as the budget allows. A significant advantage of doing it this way is you will know exactly what has been done to your car, and you should learn enough in the process to be able to solve any issues yourself. If you buy an already turbo'ed car that was just bootyfabbed under the hood and has a rat's nest of wiring, it could be difficult to track down any problems that crop up. I wouldn't have any qualms about buying one already turboed, provided it was done properly by somebody who's competent and pays attention to detail, AND you are already familiar enough with turboed cars that you know what you're getting and how to keep it running right. |
Originally Posted by ScottFW
(Post 276153)
If it's just the rear edge of the headlight cover sitting lower than the edge of the hood, that is common. It is usually caused by dipshits leaning on the headlight covers while working under the hood. It is easily fixed by tugging (gently) upwards on the back of the headlight cover, closing the hood, checking alignment, and repeating until it's just right.
Originally Posted by ScottFW
(Post 276153)
As to the original question, I went with option #1. Got my '94 last year with about 70K on it, waited a couple months to find a good car with a Torsen, and it had fairly new Konis that the PO installed. I'm slowly building it up as the budget allows. A significant advantage of doing it this way is you will know exactly what has been done to your car, and you should learn enough in the process to be able to solve any issues yourself. If you buy an already turbo'ed car that was just bootyfabbed under the hood and has a rat's nest of wiring, it could be difficult to track down any problems that crop up.
Originally Posted by ScottFW
(Post 276153)
I wouldn't have any qualms about buying one already turboed, provided it was done properly by somebody who's competent and pays attention to detail, AND you are already familiar enough with turboed cars that you know what you're getting and how to keep it running right.
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Originally Posted by BradC
(Post 276072)
Guys, what's a '94 with about 200k but in good overall shape worth?
I have the modded valve cover, rear tonea cover, door plates, rims, head light cow, cold air induction, and suspension. And I am adding turbo. Take your time Don't just buy crap. If you find a good deal you can clean up and resale. Buy it, sell it and step up. You will know when you have one to turbo. Otherwise it is a nightmare to work on. There are a few guys here that have turbo miatas for sale. Some reasonable. You may have to drive a little. |
Hey guys, how much should a '95, Montego Blue, unmolested with 128k be worth?
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Realistically, no more than $2500, but with todays prices who knows...$4000??? Which I would not be willing to pay.
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get the 1.8.
Larger motor, Larger Brakes, Better diff. Less to swap, More up front rather than having to hunt down parts. I'm wanting to buy a turboed 1.6 but I would have the 99 race car in the garage that could do daily duty if I found out that a new car I got was a pos. |
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