IMO it's better to lurk there than to post, as you noted they're not the friendliest to people outside their clique. The only defense for them is chances are 99/100 whatever question you have has already been answered. It's just too bad most of the good data is buried under a thick veneer of bitter snarky B.S..
Yes, mine's a 1.6, which I'm perfectly fine with. None of the stock Miata engines make great power without changing the con-rods at a minimum, so in that regard choosing 1.6 or 1.8, NA or NB comes down to which body or interior you prefer. The best solution is of course buying a fast car to begin with!![[giggle]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_giggle.gif "Giggle [giggle]")
The Miata does not do well with big power, the chassis just doesn't handle it. The FiST puts down power better, seriously.
If you really want a Miata, and trust me I understand the addiction, pick the model you like the best, and make sure you can get a FM2 no-elec kit and an MS3 plug-n-play from DIYautotune, and enjoy the good power balance.
Yes, mine's a 1.6, which I'm perfectly fine with. None of the stock Miata engines make great power without changing the con-rods at a minimum, so in that regard choosing 1.6 or 1.8, NA or NB comes down to which body or interior you prefer. The best solution is of course buying a fast car to begin with!
The Miata does not do well with big power, the chassis just doesn't handle it. The FiST puts down power better, seriously.If you really want a Miata, and trust me I understand the addiction, pick the model you like the best, and make sure you can get a FM2 no-elec kit and an MS3 plug-n-play from DIYautotune, and enjoy the good power balance.
My friend had a Montego Blue 94m which he swapped a VVT motor into and was pushing close to 300whp though. When he took me for a ride and I felt the boost come on, I resolved to own a turbo Miata in the future. Shortly after I sold my NA and got the FiST. I still troll craigslist every day, hoping to find something worth buying for the price I want.
I'll be getting another 1.6. Unlike everyone else, I'm not afraid of the SNC issues because I understand the reality of the situation... I do lurk quite a bit on MT though.
Nothing like a stock miata, top down, redlining every gear... then looking at the speedo and seeing you're going 50mph.
