Miata is always the answer, right? But what about when it’s not? Let’s be honest, the first Miatas are not without their faults.
Despite their reputation as being nearly perfect, they’re a bit slow by modern standards. They’re also a tad cramped for taller drivers. And have you checked prices lately? The days of landing a deal on a clean, …
Good article and put some thoughts in my head dangerous to my bank account. While I can understand why Good-Win Racing would not want to mess with converting a California car, if I found an earlier NC and found a California MZR L5-VE engine the same year or newer than the NC I picked up I could it smogged if I made sure the proper emissions controls were functional and I was willing to deal with the referee station (California) and all the hoops involved. Not a lot of cars I'd be willing to put up with that but for "the answer".....
I always wanted a KLZE Miata lol. That is to me the ultimate 2.5l mazda swap
kanaric said:I always wanted a KLZE Miata lol. That is to me the ultimate 2.5l mazda swap
This!! Oh the glorious sound as it winds to 7000!
The K8 sounds better
Years ago I test drove a 2.5 swapped NC for somebody on here. It's the only NC I've driven but I really loved it. Great mid-range to make up for the chunkier chassis. I think it also had some OEM RX8 bits in the suspension.
As a new NC owner, this has been relevant to my interests.
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