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[goof2]

Originally Posted by Dave

we were JUST talking about 2.2/2.5s and you want to say 450 with a 7k limit?

Well, if Dodge motors from the POSbox era turboed to the moon don't scream elan I really don't know what does.

Originally Posted by Dave

i remember saying stock block too. not somebody elses stock block. and you shoulda been impressed with the LT5. how many years did i take them to match its power with pushrods? 15?

Too bad GM needed Lotus to design the heads and Mercury Marine to build the things. No matter how long it took, you can easily surpass the power of the LT5 with a few different LS crate motors direct from GM.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by goof2

Well, if Dodge motors from the POSbox era turboed to the moon don't scream elan I really don't know what does.



Too bad GM needed Lotus to design the heads and Mercury Marine to build the things. No matter how long it took, you can easily surpass the power of the LT5 with a few different LS crate motors direct from GM.

hey im just sayin if they took lessons learned from the zr1 and engineered off of that the current crop of engines would be far more impressive

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Dave

hey im just sayin if they took lessons learned from the zr1 and engineered off of that the current crop of engines would be far more impressive

How much more impressive do you need over a 500 hp dry sump engine that gets 24 mpg highway, a 6.2 liter factory crate motor making over 500 hp, or a lightly supercharged 6.2 liter that makes 640 hp. That is also with stricter emissions standards than the LT5 had to contend with.

Of course you could also factor in the new LSx block GM has come out with that takes LS series parts and is rated for up to 2,500 hp.

[Homeslice]

I am sorry but a V8 in a Miata just doesn't suit it. You would be spinning your tires everywhere at only 1/10th throttle, with that short wheelbase and light weight. Power isn't fun if you can't get it to the ground easily.

I have seen FD RX-7's with LS motors, and that is a much better marriage imo.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

I am sorry but a V8 in a Miata just doesn't suit it. You would be spinning your tires everywhere at only 1/10th throttle, with that short wheelbase and light weight. Power isn't fun if you can't get it to the ground easily.

I have seen FD RX-7's with LS motors, and that is a much better marriage imo.

13b would be a much better fit

[Flexin]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

I am sorry but a V8 in a Miata just doesn't suit it. You would be spinning your tires everywhere at only 1/10th throttle, with that short wheelbase and light weight. Power isn't fun if you can't get it to the ground easily.

I have seen FD RX-7's with LS motors, and that is a much better marriage imo.

The Monster Miata is the only one I ever wanted. I watched a show about it and in the end one of the owners said something into the camera while rolling in 2nd I think. Next he jumped on it, the ass end was buried in a cloud of smoke. He did a 180 and took off down the road banging gears.

James

[pauldun170]

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/K...iata_72908.htm

[pauldun170]

I'd rather do the V8 conversion on one of these
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/D...By-a_91978.htm

[Dave]

Originally Posted by goof2

How much more impressive do you need over a 500 hp dry sump engine that gets 24 mpg highway, a 6.2 liter factory crate motor making over 500 hp, or a lightly supercharged 6.2 liter that makes 640 hp. That is also with stricter emissions standards than the LT5 had to contend with.

Of course you could also factor in the new LSx block GM has come out with that takes LS series parts and is rated for up to 2,500 hp.

DO NOT get me started on the new "zr1". its pathetic to charge that much money for a car you could build with aftermarket parts. and has a fisher price interior on top of it.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Dave

DO NOT get me started on the new "zr1". its pathetic to charge that much money for a car you could build with aftermarket parts. and has a fisher price interior on top of it.

All of the special editions have gained value over time, so there are a lot of collector who will pay any price for it.