I completed this build in 2018 and have done a few track days/autoX events with it, but mainly road rallies around the better roads in California.
- Based on a 2005 Miata
- 1.8L VVT, naturally aspirated but a good base for a turbo
- Currently ~145hp, ~1500lbs curb weight
- About 100k on the motor, driven less than 10k miles since completion
- Torsen differential
- Speed Circuit Aluminum Fenders (Stock fiberglass fenders on these cars are garbage)
- 10 gallon fuel cell, in-tank pump, external fuel pressure regulator
- NB 5-speed
- RT-660 tires with lots of life left.
- Timing belt done in 2018.
- Minor issue with the wiring of the gas gauge but I have too many projects to solve it.
- Custom exhaust is loud but not too bad (sounds good according to people I trust) and the pipe goes way out the back so you don't have to suck your own fumes
- Windshield is half inch lexan - enough to take a seagull, maybe a small turkey.
- Smog Exempt in California - this car went through the SB100 process in California and we've confirmed with them that the exemption is still valid. Car is currently in Carson City, NV near Lake Tahoe.
I had it up for $18k but reduced it to $17k. In terms of trades, I need to upgrade my daily (or my wife's daily) so:
For Me: JL Wranger, Recent-ish Land Rover, BMW 2-series/3-series/4-series, something made in the last 10 years that's a bit luxury and bit fun that can do Tahoe winters.
For Her: Automatic, Carplay // GTI, Mazda3, CX-5/50, you know - FWD/AWD CUV stuff and small hatches
I could put a little cash on top or take a little cash if <17k in value.
Text: 7 seven four - nine two two - two eight nine four.
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