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Sshantz 07-23-2014 04:33 PM

New but not really...
 
Hey guys!

So I've been a long time reader of this forum ever since I got my miata. Unfortunately I never decided to join until now! This site have me a ton of insight on the proper way to go about creating my own turbo kit for the miata.

However, before I had a chance to install the turbo I decided to go in a completely different direction with the car. So mainly I'm creating this account as an extra avenue to take in selling all the turbo parts I have accumulated over the past year since purchasing my miata, and as a way to say thank you to the community who without knowing it has been a gigantic help along the way.

Thanks again!
-Steve

thenuge26 07-23-2014 05:06 PM

V8 swap? Even though this is MiataTURBO, there are all sorts of non-turbo builds on here too.

Sshantz 07-23-2014 06:07 PM

Yup! The plan is to try to get some money back and to do a 5.0 V8 build.

Sshantz 07-23-2014 06:08 PM

Also I in no way meant for the post to come across as a goodbye to this forum. I love reading all the build threads and info that a lot of people with more skill than I have all put together.

Braineack 07-24-2014 08:14 AM

Sshantz, congrats on signing up at the best site on the web!

Monk 07-24-2014 08:42 AM

Where are you from Steve? I've always wanted to see someone use an aluminum world or coyote block for the 5.0 swap.

xmacmiatax 07-24-2014 05:26 PM

Coyote 5.0 swap would be pretty sweet

xmacmiatax 07-24-2014 05:27 PM

Coyote swap would awesome

Sshantz 07-24-2014 11:01 PM

I'm from bucks county PA. And the build won't be done for a while. Need to keep saving some money. Basically I have a complete turbo kit for the 1.6 but my engines bad. So I'm debating on going 1.8 turbo or the more unique 5.0 swap

Sshantz 07-24-2014 11:02 PM

And yes if I had the money a coyote swap would be amazing. Although for whatever reason I've always been a fan of the LS engines

Monk 07-24-2014 11:18 PM

I actually meant to type world or dart block, as in old school 5.0, but yes a coyote swap would be legit. Ford Racing makes an aluminum block as well.
Sell your 1.6 setup regardless of which route you take.
You have many options, don't make the 1.6 one of them.
If you're considering spending money on a swap, check out the k series swap thread.
It may very we'll become one of the best bang for your buck NA options.

Sshantz 07-24-2014 11:28 PM


Originally Posted by Monk (Post 1151151)
I actually meant to type world or dart block, as in old school 5.0, but yes a coyote swap would be legit. Ford Racing makes an aluminum block as well.
Sell your 1.6 setup regardless of which route you take.
You have many options, don't make the 1.6 one of them.
If you're considering spending money on a swap, check out the k series swap thread.
It may very we'll become one of the best bang for your buck NA options.

Can you explain more about the k series swap? Or link me to the thread about it?

Monk 07-25-2014 07:40 AM

Gladly.
David (K Miata) is now a supporting vendor, and he has developed some kits.
Here is the link to the MT.net discussion: https://www.miataturbo.net/engine-pe...ta-swap-71588/
Here is the link to the K Miata site:K Miata Home
They are still a little pricy if you don't fab any of your own parts, but still well under what you would sink into a V8 swap.

Sshantz 07-25-2014 09:35 AM


Originally Posted by Monk (Post 1151202)
Gladly.
David (K Miata) is now a supporting vendor, and he has developed some kits.
Here is the link to the MT.net discussion: https://www.miataturbo.net/engine-pe...ta-swap-71588/
Here is the link to the K Miata site:K Miata Home
They are still a little pricy if you don't fab any of your own parts, but still well under what you would sink into a V8 swap.

Thanks I will definitely look into it!

Sshantz 07-25-2014 09:38 AM


Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1151239)
They will be revealing it at the big Miata anniversary at Laguna Seca. OEM reliable 300+WHP all day without breaking, weighs much less than an LSx swap and the engine's weight is further rearward than a BP because it is only 3 cylinders long from front to back instead of four. Weight distribution is supposed to be better than a stock Miata. Aluminum block and OEM Camaro computer are a big plus.

Oh man that sounds incredible...i wonder how difficult it's going to be to source those parts though as they're still relatively new.

hankclaussen 07-25-2014 01:20 PM

Split the thread mods? LOL Subbed either way, very interesting.

KMiata 07-25-2014 01:36 PM

Hey, welcome to the site! If you have questions on doing a K swap just let me know.

sixshooter 07-25-2014 02:25 PM

Thread split went here: https://www.miataturbo.net/various-a...fx-swap-80145/

Sshantz 07-28-2014 04:29 PM


Originally Posted by K Miata (Post 1151315)
Hey, welcome to the site! If you have questions on doing a K swap just let me know.

Thanks I may be doing just that!


Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1151327)

Thank you very much for the link!


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