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Old Jan 27, 2015 | 01:03 AM
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Nope, that is your old one!
Old Jan 27, 2015 | 09:05 AM
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Old Jan 27, 2015 | 09:38 AM
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I need a squaretop :( anyone haz for sale?
Old Jan 27, 2015 | 04:27 PM
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Side by side of Squaretop (left) and VTCS (right). Gaskets are not interchangeable.

Squaretop intake runner openings are significantly larger, 50mmID vs 43mmID. I find it interesting the squaretop gasket only seals the outer perimeter.

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Old Jan 27, 2015 | 04:33 PM
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Dumb question - Will squaretop cause (stock computer) NB to throw a code if you switch from the 01-05 manifold? I am guessing it will but it's worth asking.
Old Jan 27, 2015 | 04:38 PM
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Are the ports on the flange that meets the head the same or bigger? Nice size improvement for sure. Looks like a different gasket too, anyone have a part number or link?
Old Jan 27, 2015 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Chiburbian
Dumb question - Will squaretop cause (stock computer) NB to throw a code if you switch from the 01-05 manifold? I am guessing it will but it's worth asking.
You can hook everything up except VTCS. I don't know if that will throw a code or not.
Old Jan 27, 2015 | 05:28 PM
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Email Miataroadster or Corksport, they should be able to source the gasket for you. I know Bill at Miataroadster can.
Old Jan 28, 2015 | 11:49 PM
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Well the gasket is $30 plus shipping. The manifold I was working on getting doesn't have one which kind of kills the deal. Anyone else have anything square and spare?
Old Mar 23, 2015 | 10:15 AM
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Still haven't found a squaretop :(
Old Mar 23, 2015 | 07:04 PM
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The Honda intake route might be worth a look. Skunk2 rep ($120)+Miata flange ($50)+welding ($50)+honda throttle body($30) = ~$250

I just can't justify the $400+shipping I've been seeing lately.
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I think I recall someone working on a manifold that should be released soon. I can't recall who?
Old Mar 30, 2015 | 10:15 AM
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I have a Skunk 2 genuine TB sitting NIB that I would like to use, but could always sell also.
Old Mar 30, 2015 | 02:49 PM
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There are several squaretops for sale right now?? I bought one from a guy that had several for $450.
Old Mar 30, 2015 | 02:55 PM
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Yea $450 is too much for what you get in return IMO
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So sell me your Skunk2 then. I do not imagine you will get a squaretop for much less. They are cheaper now than several years ago. I got my first squaretop for $500.
Old Mar 30, 2015 | 03:05 PM
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I bought that just to have on my regular Manifold. Maybe I'll sell. What do you want to pay? PM me
Old Apr 15, 2015 | 09:14 AM
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New shot with a re-set catch can. Should work much better with a real PCV.

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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 11:21 AM
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Looking good!

Makes me miss my car can't wait to have it back.
Old May 26, 2015 | 11:50 PM
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Put her on the scale today!

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