MX5's & Sheep. How very NZ.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/33804029/Sheep.wmv

Anthony

Try http://www.shipmytrade.co.nz

Anthony

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I find using this http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html helpful when calculating tire sizes.

Certifier didn't mention hoop requirement when okaying my turbo install.

Usual symptoms of black around tail pipe when cat removed.

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Do you still have the catalytic converter?

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Hi Peter,

Congratulations on the build and for being the first. Go the Kiwis!

Really admire your the 'ethic' behind the build.

For anyone wanting to read more on this build:

http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=375100

Anthony

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/2011-mazda-mx-5-to-use-rotary-power-ar92044.html From topspeed.com: One of the greatest, if not the best roadster to ever come out of Japan is the focus of a few rumors. The next-generation Mazda MX-5 could weigh around 2,200 pounds and be able to manage 50 mil...

sweet

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I removed mine to make turbo install easier. Dont miss it at all. Miss my
power steering though.

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Looks like it will be a good drive. All the best.

Wow! Looks like the front tyre took a pounding.

http://www.groundsky.co.nz/index.php?Ac ... eID=274707

Woops sorry about that Euen.

By the way, nice photo of your car 'jumping' in the Petrolhead mag!!

Euen wrote:

johngalt wrote:http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =259070338

Why would someone do this?

Its actually a 1.8, not a 1.6 as listed.

CarJam lists it as a 1590cc and an Engine # B6-73474

johngalt wrote: now we are talking, a real mix of the good the bad and the ugly....
http://www.paul-davis.com/miata.html#anchor_morphed

Some awesome looking cars there, some not.

Especially like this one:

You could tap it and install a barbed fitting from local Enzed www.enzed.co.nz or Hydraulink www.hydraulink.com franchise.

You are right http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_V8_engine

First line The Rover V8 engine is a compact V8 internal combustion engine with aluminium cylinder heads and cylinder block

The engine is a Ford V8 (with Edelbrock heads).

As shown here http://www.peeble.com/rubbish/nr06.htm

These guys list them www.xtremebodylines.co.nz

http://www.xtremebodylines.com/view/acc ... 01/mx5.php


No price though.

Install a V8, its all the rage!

I am a club member but in the North.

Dont know about the ongoings down in the south. I think they all have seperate branches and organise their own outings.

Anthony

You can find on Flyin' Miata's website www.flyinmiata.com who sell turbo kits and have been around for 25 years the following: 1990-93 FM II Hydra turbo system The FM II is a legend in the Miata performance world, and this is the latest and most powerful version. Expect approximately 230 hp at the r...

Habanero666 wrote:I want to see a stock motor run 250whp!
I think you will find, that is at the flywheel, if not I will be impressed.

Check out miata.net.

Well proven.

The stock motor can handle 250whp.

Above that, rods and lower compression pistons avoid bang.

Anthony.

I would recommend buying a complete engine that hasnt been mucked around with if you want to rebuild it, that is what I did. The Miata Enthusiast Workshop Manual. by Rod Grainger is excellent. You can find information on porting heads on miata.net If you want to go turbocharged then it is a good ide...