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Old 03-28-2008 | 01:37 PM
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V8 Miata, Anyone?
Cobra Power FTW!

OMFG!
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Old 03-28-2008 | 01:38 PM
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friend in high school had one.....bitchin' car. It's amazing that these things keep close to a 50/50 balance with the 5.0 in them.

He eventually added a blower to it......car was INSANE! This is surprisingly a common swap.
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Old 03-28-2008 | 01:39 PM
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Didn't know that would fit.
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Old 03-28-2008 | 01:42 PM
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you can even get a solstice/sky with a Z06 motor in it
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Old 03-28-2008 | 01:57 PM
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but then you have to get a solstice or a sky....yuck
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Old 03-28-2008 | 02:08 PM
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Old 03-28-2008 | 02:09 PM
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but then you have to get a solstice or a sky....yuck

solstice is sweet
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Old 03-28-2008 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
They've been around for a while.
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Old 03-28-2008 | 02:35 PM
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They've been around for a while.
almost 20 years i think.
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Old 03-28-2008 | 02:36 PM
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solstice is sweet
im just being mean.

<---loves the new MX5
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Old 03-28-2008 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
They've been around for a while.
That was my point...maybe I misunderstood the OP's intent...
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Old 03-28-2008 | 02:52 PM
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Didn't know that would fit.

drops right in with the kit
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Old 03-28-2008 | 02:55 PM
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Definitely a cool and simple swap
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Old 03-28-2008 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
solstice is sweet
sky is sweet...
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Old 03-28-2008 | 03:14 PM
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and why the hell does it have stock rotors/calipers?!?!?!
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Old 03-28-2008 | 05:20 PM
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....I wouldn't want a miata if it had a V-12
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Old 03-28-2008 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by surf4fun0418
....I wouldn't want a miata if it had a V-12
S600 biturbo in a a miata with a Rennetech upgrade...say hello instantly broken car. has almost 800+ tq...
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Old 03-28-2008 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by surf4fun0418
....I wouldn't want a miata if it had a V-12
I'd take a miata on a race track. Dont underestimate just because on the streets people might think you are gay dude.
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Old 03-28-2008 | 07:26 PM
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I've driven a race prepped one....holy crap....its like a life size go kart.
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