Mazdaspeed Miata

chrisjw85 said:
Well I'm just gonna come right out and say it. Why does the msm only do a 15.2(that's from car and driver? i dunno saw it in one of those magazines.) I would think at like 2500lbs and almost 180hp and what 170tq? it would be mid 14's.
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I believe they were told not to beat on it as it was a p-type.

edit: Also I want a MSM Coupe!!!! Either way. MSM is still droolable by me.
 
s***, mazda sells you a MSP and says "ZOOM ZOOM" "Race-car inspired suspension" "turbo-charged power"......don't race it.

Now if mazda says" go easy on it" then we're in a world of hurt. Although the stock Miata is pretty boost friendly, I wonder if they forged the internals.
 
True. Also if they were told not to beat on it hard then that could leave room for some better numbers...

I thought the Miata block has always been set, since the old days, to be turboed? Didn't it have everything already set for boost such as internals, etc? I'm sorry I am learning about my Mazda's but I believe I read that somewhere from here.
 
My wife and I put down a deposit onan MSM today. We really like the looks and interior, but the fit is VERY tight for me... long body, short legs= no headroom...

In fact, we also went and looked at a used MR Spyder as well, and it was a much better fit for me. If C&D was right, it's almost as fast as the MSM as well...

Now we need to make a decision: 26K for the MSM or 16K for a 2002 MRS...

Of course, you must remember that we WILL be autoxing whatever we buy, and I doubt the MSM will be very competitive in the class where it's going: BS, to take on the (old) S2000, (old) M3, Boxster and 350Z...
 
Turbo Matty P said:
s***, mazda sells you a MSP and says "ZOOM ZOOM" "Race-car inspired suspension" "turbo-charged power"......don't race it.

Now if mazda says" go easy on it" then we're in a world of hurt. Although the stock Miata is pretty boost friendly, I wonder if they forged the internals.
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the 1.8L engine doesn't need much forged internals if it's running 8.5 psi of boost (this will be production boost 'cause they're replacing the IHI ball-bearing w/ a non ball-bearing IHI, but still same horsepower and torque). FMII turbo kit still runs on stock internals. but they did beef up the drivetrain and stuff. shot-peened tranny, better LSD, heavier-duty clutch. but i don't exactly remember what the word was on forged internals...
 
Ever drive a MSP?? They are hella fun on a road course. On a tight course it's damn hard to get around the MSP. I can only imagine how strong a contender the MSM will be now that they've tweaked the suspension and added $25% more power. Why cant't it compete??
 
Anyone know the date for release of the MSM? Just wondering b/c I have been wanting to see one and I know my bro was thinking about getting one. Going to start the Mazdaspeed family collection. I'd have to say getting the MSP was the best decision I ever made.
 
mspdfreak said:
The big deal? Estimated $42,600 for the 400hp badboy.
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Hmmm.....coulda swore the 390hp were about the same..... but whatever floats your boat.. Its still a rugstain.



EDIT.... Hey MazdaSpeed1 have you hit the Illinois forum? theres a meet planned for may 23
 
Turbo Matty P said:
s***, mazda sells you a MSP and says "ZOOM ZOOM" "Race-car inspired suspension" "turbo-charged power"......don't race it.

Now if mazda says" go easy on it" then we're in a world of hurt. Although the stock Miata is pretty boost friendly, I wonder if they forged the internals.
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If memory serves me, the original Miata motor was based on the 1.6 B6. The B6 was pretty stout. I had a B6T (turbo) in my 323 GTX. That motor had oil squirters for the undersides of the pistons, etc. Damn stout motor. Still a bunch of them running big boost and running strong. How much of this carried over to the Miata for the 1.6 and then 1.8 version, I'm not sure.
 
i think in the 1.8 they took out those squirters for underneath the pistons...not sure tho. i remember reading the history of this engine and that's what i think i read. if there's an engine that's nearly as old as the BP series, it's the FS. wouldn't it be cool to have BPTs in the 3rd gen proteges instead of the FS-DE ? would make everything so much easier...
 
MazdaSpeeder00 said:
Hmmm.....coulda swore the 390hp were about the same..... but whatever floats your boat.. Its still a rugstain.
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Oh, it may be 390hp, it's just that I was saying the big deal is that it's $42,600!! Ain't no 'stang worth that much!
 
mspdfreak said:
Oh, it may be 390hp, it's just that I was saying the big deal is that it's $42,600!! Ain't no 'stang worth that much!
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A Saleen is!
I cant wait to see what Saleen does with the new Stang!
I love Rustangs!
I guess I should I owned 5!
Matt
 
mspdfreak said:
Oh, it may be 390hp, it's just that I was saying the big deal is that it's $42,600!! Ain't no 'stang worth that much!
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Oh, agreed! I personally hate f*ckstaings because everywhere you turn, you see one.. Whats the point in that....but some people lack originallity and I feel sorry for them.
 
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