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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 12:19 PM
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I've been a lurker for a while. I'm the proud owner of a 97 plain ol white miata. Her current mods are as follow:

Engine:
1.9L Turbo Engine
8.6:1 Supertech Forged Pistons
Eagle Forged H-Beam Rods
Boundary Engineering Street/Strip Oil Pump w/Billet gears
GT2871R Turbo w/Begi Log Manifold
2.5" downpipe, 2.75" Enthuza Exhaust
Refreshed Cylinder Head--new valve seals, lapped valves

Drivetrain:
6 Speed Transmission from a 2001 Miata
Clutch Type Limited Slip from RX-7
Flyin' Miata ACT Clutch--Rated for 350lb-ft
Fidanza 9lb Aluminum Flywheel

Electronics:
Megasquirt DIYPNP ECU w/Bluetooth adapter (will include tuning laptop)
Electronic Boost Control Solenoid
Innovate LC-1 Wideband O2 Sensor+Gauge
VEI Systems Dual Oil Pressure/Temperature Gauge

Fuel:
Walbro 190LPH High Pressure Fuel Pump
RX-7 550cc injectors
AEM Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator

Cooling:
CXRacing Aluminum 2 row radiator w/slim fans
11x11x3 Intercoooler

Body/Etc:
SnugTop Hardtop
15x8 6UL Wheels
Flyin Miata Sway Bars
Megan EZ coils
HDHCRB
Useless TSI's as led placeholders.

She runs great and makes me smile! She was built by the previous owner and is currently my DD. My other car is a bolt on MS3.
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 12:40 PM
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Damn nice ride you have there. What kind of power is it making?
Old Jun 9, 2014 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dieselmiata
Damn nice ride you have there. What kind of power is it making?
horsepower.... without the horse
Old Jun 9, 2014 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by supercooper
horsepower.... without the horse
WHAT SORCERY IS THIS?!
Old Jun 9, 2014 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dieselmiata
WHAT SORCERY IS THIS?!
dont you mean..... HORSERY??? MUAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Jun 9, 2014 | 12:54 PM
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My butt dyno estimates 1 1/2 Unicorns. I have not taken her to the dyno but she moves rainbow unicorn fast.
Old Jun 9, 2014 | 12:57 PM
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How much is that in Kittens?


Speaking of which, I don't see any in this thread.
Old Jun 9, 2014 | 02:00 PM
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No kittens/Cats = Fael'd intro thread...
Old Jun 9, 2014 | 02:20 PM
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How could you guys have missed him? Kitten power wise, not many. I'm sure it would have less kitten power than my kitten shelter :(

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Old Jun 10, 2014 | 04:00 AM
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Thanks for joining, thanox2!
Old Jun 11, 2014 | 01:40 PM
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Welcome, love the white
Old Jun 11, 2014 | 01:41 PM
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Just read you have an MS3 as well, I moved from a gen1 on E85 to a turbo miata and couldn't be happier
Old Jun 11, 2014 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by tyhackman15
Just read you have an MS3 as well, I moved from a gen1 on E85 to a turbo miata and couldn't be happier
Yep, 2008 black mica, bolted, running OTS map lol... don't drive her much now a days... miata took her place.
Old Jun 11, 2014 | 09:07 PM
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love the set up
Old Jun 17, 2014 | 08:39 PM
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Thanox! I have seen this baby jizz unicorn rainbows out of its tight little tail pipe!!
Old Jun 17, 2014 | 08:45 PM
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Good first post
Old Jun 17, 2014 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by I_king_14
Thanox! I have seen this baby jizz unicorn rainbows out of its tight little tail pipe!!
Where's yours?
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