A tranny option
#21
I am 100% behind 600hp Miatas in principal but we keep chasing the next weak point either way. We figure out the rear end solution we need axles. We figure out the axles, we need a transmission. We figure out the transmission - we need rubber, and honestly as 18psi mentioned, we also have less weight and wheelbase as well as a suspension not designed for straight line.
So - at some point the answer is no longer Miata.
So - at some point the answer is no longer Miata.
#25
Low 300s. I have had traction problems, but rarely spun in third. Even second was mostly well behaved. Keep in mind this is in perpetually 80 degree Florida weather. In cold weather the car would break loose in second and third a lot more easily.
BTW, I agree with you about the practical usefulness of giant power levels. I have been doing mainly reliability upgrades since uh probably 7-8 years ago.
I always assumed that a 600hp build would run lower boost in the lower gears and/or have traction control to keep things from getting retarded. I wasn't considering it as a serious option for street or track use, just wondering why more people haven't done it at least for drag racing or bragging rights.
BTW, I agree with you about the practical usefulness of giant power levels. I have been doing mainly reliability upgrades since uh probably 7-8 years ago.
I always assumed that a 600hp build would run lower boost in the lower gears and/or have traction control to keep things from getting retarded. I wasn't considering it as a serious option for street or track use, just wondering why more people haven't done it at least for drag racing or bragging rights.
#27
I always assumed that a 600hp build would run lower boost in the lower gears and/or have traction control to keep things from getting retarded. I wasn't considering it as a serious option for street or track use, just wondering why more people haven't done it at least for drag racing or bragging rights.
This one at I think 450-500ish spun 4th and 5th on the freeway.
It's really not a pleasant feeling. Not like gunning a gtr or corvette. Maybe I'm just old and soft lol