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Philip 02-04-2007 04:16 PM
so what do NB's go for these days?
 
LS1 swap? Hrmmm maybe.

Philip 02-04-2007 04:29 PM
bah too much.

Philip 02-04-2007 04:35 PM
Originally Posted by Fritch (Post 79112)

He said its making ~425rwhp and when he left he slammed it in 2nd and just roasted the tires... awesome sound from that car.
One of my main concerns would be getting enough tire under it.
If I'm going to have to shell 8k for an NB I'll just get an FD shell.

Philip 02-04-2007 04:35 PM
oh and bad idea on the CTS-V diff, they're real weak.

Philip 02-04-2007 04:44 PM
Originally Posted by magnamx-5 (Post 79121)
well that was a pristine 99 with leather 70K miles etc on a dealer lot 3 yrs ago, could et a shell for cheaper.
problem is if you're going to sink 10k into an engine swap you'd want a pristine shell, so it's a conundrum.

I think an LS1 FD is worth more in the long run.

Fritch 02-04-2007 04:59 PM
Originally Posted by Philip (Post 79115)
One of my main concerns would be getting enough tire under it.
If I'm going to have to shell 8k for an NB I'll just get an FD shell.
yeah I'd rather roll an FD shell anyways, at least you can get major tire under it. This guy I think was running 225's on a 15x8, but it may have been 245s in the back, can't recall. Anyways he stated that its pretty traction limited until 3rd at 100mph :eek5:

Philip 02-04-2007 09:17 PM
I suppose.


Well it's probably going to be that unless someone wants to send me their miata to build. I'm bored as shit.

Philip 02-04-2007 09:49 PM
Originally Posted by Loki047 (Post 79265)
Take mine. Im sick of it. i have the turbo and piping done, just need to do a new manifold and downpipe, emb.
Sure, send it on out.

Philip 02-04-2007 10:23 PM
Originally Posted by Loki047 (Post 79280)
Maybe if i get a three day weekend. Ill have to drive it out and fly back
you'll just have to buy me a welder and tubing bender, that's all.

miatamania 02-05-2007 01:25 PM
Originally Posted by Philip (Post 79122)
problem is if you're going to sink 10k into an engine swap you'd want a pristine shell, so it's a conundrum.

I think an LS1 FD is worth more in the long run.
I'd rather have an FD...strong chassis...suspension...and more room for big ass tires.

Philip 02-05-2007 01:31 PM
Originally Posted by Loki047 (Post 79265)
Take mine. Im sick of it. i have the turbo and piping done, just need to do a new manifold and downpipe, emb.
I wonder if there's money to be made doing turnkey turbo jobs like that.


Probably not :hs:

shuiend 02-05-2007 02:28 PM
Originally Posted by Philip (Post 79504)
I wonder if there's money to be made doing turnkey turbo jobs like that.


Probably not :hs:
It is called Flying Miata :gay:

spike 02-05-2007 07:31 PM
Hey Philip,how about doing a FD with a 20b tripple rotor?a project like that will keep you occupied for a long time.

Philip 02-05-2007 11:38 PM
Originally Posted by spike (Post 79673)
Hey Philip,how about doing a FD with a 20b tripple rotor?a project like that will keep you occupied for a long time.
Ja, I want to wast e abunch of money on an unreliable pice of shit.


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