Re: HMT a miata?
 

Ive heard that there is a small block ford convesion that only cost about 225 for all the mounts. Then all you need is the motor and trans, and a rearend out of a Bronco II, or a ford ranger they hold quite a bit of power before they break. Then you do a twin turbo setup, and rip ass!!!! btw it adds about 125 lbs to the frond end so ive been told. I think that would be alot of fun.

Re: HMT a miata?
 

Dropping in a V8 is more work and money than that. And the stock 5.0 is going to make similar power to a turbo 1.6 and less than a turbo 1.8. IF I did the V8 it would be a LSx like this. All HMT style- superb work. Over 400hp/ftlbs - out runs a Honda CBR600 from the dig.

Re: HMT a miata?
 

damn were the ---- are the manifolds on that car i would hate to have that it would be a bitch to work on :S

Re: HMT a miata?
 

Looks like there's lots of room between the chassis and header flange. Pushrods make for a small v8. :y

Re: HMT a miata?
 

I hate to say it but there is no replacement for displacement! Just ask you girlfriend! I can go buy a complete 5.0 motor and trans for $500 from the wrecking yard down the street from me. A rearend and driveline for $125. I then pick up 2 turbos from turbo cougar, from the same yard for $50 for bolth. dsm 450's for $1 each. A fmu from ebay for $25. A intercooler from ebay for $65. And all the mounts do do this for about $225. And mabey some mis. parts pipes ect. for $200 on the hi side. So for about $1200 you can have a turbo V8 miata. Tell me that wouldnt be bad ass!!!! It may not be the chepest thing to do but it sure would be a blast. Just ask johnny what its like to have a twin turbo 5.0. I took video of his car doing rippers up and down the street and it sounded bad ass!!!!


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Re: HMT a miata?
 

where do you live junkyard land right outside hickton?

Re: HMT a miata?
 

a 200rwhp 1gen miata will run 12's Miata's being really light don't need v8 tq to go fast hp will do the job fine. There was a guy who dropped a 450whp 5.0 into a miata in kent. The first time on 10" slicks and twisted the frame and shattered the windshield his first pass at pacific raceways. He also said it runed the car, it was nolonger fun to drive the pushed like a civic through turns unless you over gassed it and just spunout. flyinmiata is the ----!

Re: HMT a miata?
 

This guy makes setups for miatas. You should get in contact with him. I thought he was on here, but I'm not sure... Name is Ari.

http://www.gvillecrew.com/home/modul...iewtopic&t=435

Re: HMT a miata?
 

HMT Miatas are pretty common. Check out miataturbo.net

Re: HMT a miata?
 

well atleast they handle pretty well :P. drop an f20c in there and call it a day :6