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12-11-2013, 12:52 PM

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I guess while I am at it, i can ask another "stupid" question. Are the mazdaspeed pistons and rods really any different than the stock ones? I only ask, as i found some at a good price compared to $1500 i'll spend on aftermarket ones. If my target goals are less than 400hp, would these mazdaspeed pistons and rods hold up?

What do you mean are they "really" any different than the stock ones?

Have you been told that they are, or did you arrive at this conclusion yourself?

Let me make this simple for you:

The ONLY BP that would have a hope in hell at holding 350hp is what came in the Familia GTR. Not the GTX, not a Mazdaspeed anything, but the Familia GTR ONLY.

It's called the BPD. There were 2000 made, ever. Buying one is more expensive than building your bottom end.

If you want 350hp, just build a bottom end and stop ******* around.

12-11-2013, 12:59 PM

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Stock rods are good for 250whp if your tune is spot-on. This applies to all 1.8 engines, all years.

This applies to all 1.8 engines, all years.
all 1.8 engines, all years.
all 1.8 engines
all

Did I say, "Almost all?"
Did I say, "Except the Mazdaspeed?"

EDIT: Familia GTR was not available for sale anywhere in North or South America.

12-11-2013, 01:02 PM

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Guys, as long as we're asking stupid questions: has anyone done any 4 door miata conversions?

12-11-2013, 01:02 PM

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are there any 3 cylinder miata's?

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12-11-2013, 01:02 PM

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how about a miata mini van?

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12-11-2013, 01:02 PM

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How about a BEAMS 3sge?

12-11-2013, 01:02 PM

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how hard would it be to convert a miata to FWD?

12-11-2013, 01:03 PM

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Can i drift my FWD Miata?

12-11-2013, 01:03 PM

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I feel like Ford engine swaps should be easy in a Miata, because Ford owns Mazda anyways.

12-11-2013, 01:04 PM

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How about a BEAMS 3sge?

but only if you overnight it from japan before race warz

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12-11-2013, 01:04 PM

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how about a rear engine miata with remote mount turbo in the front bumper?

12-11-2013, 01:05 PM

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with lambo doors and skyline taillights

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12-11-2013, 01:05 PM

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with quarters jbwelded to the pistons to raise compression and a thick head gasket to lower it back down

12-11-2013, 01:07 PM

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are there any 3 cylinder miata's?

My 3-cylinder ecoboost miata after I build one. Gotta have dem EMPEEGEES

12-11-2013, 01:07 PM

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I thought i had some decent and relevant questions. I guess i wont ask anymore. Sorry.

12-11-2013, 01:07 PM

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guys what would be better: turbo or supercharger?

12-11-2013, 01:08 PM

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www.miataN/A.net

12-11-2013, 01:38 PM

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Quick question: how many more gears does the 6 speed have over the 5 speed?

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