thepope540
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Makes me smile...
thepope540's KLDE swap / build thread
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Makes me smile...
bullshark524
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noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
i just saw your thread on probetalk
i just saw your thread on probetalk
thepope540
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Priorities man. I really want a toy that can sit in the winter, be stripped for lightness, convertible / targa / giant sunroof, and be totally impractical. I also need an utterly dependable 4 door with AC, preferably AWD, and the ability to tow a utility trailer and small boat. The MSP doesn't fit either of these so its for sale. I don't really want to see it go, but it just doesn't align well with my current needs. If it doesn't sell I'll keep it. I fully believe it will be an absolute beast
We shall see...bullshark524
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that sucks
i would buy it in a heartbeat if i had the money but unfortunatley i dont and i am still on my project
good luck with sale
i would buy it in a heartbeat if i had the money but unfortunatley i dont and i am still on my project
good luck with sale
thepope540
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I don't look at it that way. Its been a learning experience and while I've gotten sick of it at times, I've enjoyed it. Selling it isn't a loss for me. It would be an opportunity to play with something new / different and also have something to drive. My truck is a great beater - reliable and cheap, but it sucks for DD duties. My MSP is an awesome toy, but my experience is that its not a DD either. I've had around 20 vehicles in the last 11 years. I enjoy 'em when I have them, but don't sweat it when its time for them to go. There are too many cars I haven't had yet to miss the ones I have.
thepope540
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Nope. I'll keep it before I part anything. Too many hours have been spent putting it together to start taking it apart.thepope540
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If it sells (which it may not), I'll also sell my truck and replace the pair with a different pair. I'm leaning toward a turbo II, miata, mr2, fiero, 944, 914, fiat x1/9, or someone's locost project for the toy. I don't really know what I want for a DD. Part of me would like to have another Audi, but I would hate to not have something that can do truck duty. That points me toward an SUV or Quad Cab pickup. Ideally I'd get a Baja Turbo but they're too expensive. It'll just depend on what's available when / if my car sells.
bullshark524
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heres the plan you get a miata and throw the V6 in that
thecrash91
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thepope540
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+2 I've seriously considered it. I just don't know if thats really the direction I want to go. I'd love a turbo II and there's one locally for $1000. I just can't talk my wife into 4 cars (5 if you count my parts mx6).
disturbedfan121
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not many running over 300 on stock motors. very few actually. i know many many turbo miatae, and MAYBE there are 4. and i can only pull one off the top of my head.
though i do agree about not swapping a fwd v6 into a miata. the motors are great, from a stock 1.6 motor you'll get about 230-240whp max. and a stock 1.8 motor 265-280whp max
thepope540
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I know, but thats not the point. I've had 2 miatas over the years. a '94 R model built to the letter of the CSP rule book and a '90 with an m45 supercharger@10 psi w/ meth injection. Both were fun in different ways with very different manners. Both had extensive suspension work and were loads of fun. My cousin has a '92 with a 1.8 swap and a GT25 @ 15 psi. I'm very familiar with the BP, I just don't particularly like it. Its a great engine, capable, smooth, strong, and cheap - I just don't feel like it has any soul. A KL or 13B in a miata makes a lot of sense to me, not because it makes sense, but because its a little different, a little off, and has a little more character.
thepope540
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Its not faster than a boosted BP, but its a whole lot sexier
Its not faster than a boosted BP, but its a whole lot sexier
disturbedfan121
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you know they swap the RWD FS from a b2000 and euro mazdas in the miata right?
thepope540
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The FS is even more soulless than the BP. About every motor out there has been put in a miata. Everything from motorcycle 4 cylinders up to jag v12s. I'd keep it in the mazda family and go KL or 13B.
