YACT- The Mazda M&M(Monster Miata) w/ V8

[SSP]

Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN
I can only imagine the madness that a 400hp Miata can create. I saw a supercharged Miata in aciton and it was scary fast. I'd hate to see the 400hp one in action. Wow...must be an underwear changing experience.

To make matters worse, the Monster lacks power steering because of the tight packaging under the hood, which makes it difficult to fit a power steering pump and related assembly. This means catching the tail while fishtailing is one straneous affair. And being able to catch the tail with just the right amount of counter steer is incredibly important because the short overall length of the body typically kicks out so quickly that the car gives little warning when its about it wag its tail.

That indeed is madness (the fun type).

 

[ElFenix]

wonder if you can slap a VQ30DETT in a 240?

actually... late 80s 300ZX with t-tops might be the car to work with...

actually a VQ30DE lifted from an I30 might be best... 227 hp and 217 torque by itself...

 

[Ornery]

Well hell, I'd rather have a Jag XJ swap in the end, but I'd be impressed by anything that can put up those numbers for that little investment.

 

[RU482]

That is theshittiest site I have EVER SEEN

 

[Rent]

Originally posted by: Ornery
Well hell, I'd rather have a Jag XJ swap in the end, but I'd be impressed by anything that can put up those numbers for that little investment.

I don't consider 18k a "little investment". Its just alot of labor and it depends on if you want to do it yourself.

 

[Ornery]

Nothing new there, but I'll be damned if I could slap anything else together for that price, that would better it.

 

[yakko]

Originally posted by: Ornery

Originally posted by: yakko
I am not impressed.

Total Cost $22.900.00

• 0 - 60 Acceleration 4.8 Sec.
  70 - 0 Braking 135 Feet
  Skidpad .92 G's
  Slolom 72 MPH
  1/4 Mile 12.8 Sec.

What impresses you, numb nuts?

This impresses me. Caterham Superlight R500.

R500: 1.8 litre XPower K Series.
16 valve DOHC
Max Power: 230 bhp @ 8600 rpm
Max torque: 155 lbsft @ 7200 rpm
0-60 mph: 3.4 secs
Max speed:150 mph


A little more money but more fun to drive and easier to handle under power. I am not impressed by a big engine stuffed into a car that was never designed for it.