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motorvated · 11-05-2008, 12:29 AM

Hey guys and girls. I joined the site a few weeks ago. Just wanted to post some info on my car.. Its a 1990 b6 5 speed miata. Hardtop/Softtop. So far Im running a 4-2-1 header, resonated testpipe, non resonated midpipe and a good win racing muffler. Thats it for the power aspect..nothing crazy. No 800 HP..im lucky if I have 115

I have plans to someday boost it though, until then i'll deal with it. The car handles amazing, and this is the most fun 115 HP car ive ever been in.

Riding on coilovers, with stock swaybars for now. Going to buy new sways soon front/rear. Right now the front sits a little higher. I need to take out the front helper springs. Heres some pictures of my car.

midpipe/testpipe

Ive got wood

Well thats my car, hope you enjoy.

CleanNeon98 · 11-05-2008, 12:51 AM

You need a normal suspension, slammed does not equal performance. Otherwise, nice to see another one on the site.

motorvated · 11-05-2008, 12:53 AM

Once I get the 15s, im going to raise it up a little. Just having some fun for now

**Got Insulin?** · 11-05-2008, 03:57 AM

Damn, slammed.

5.0 swap?

**TROLL** · 11-05-2008, 04:05 AM

i like your username, and hardtops. welcome.

frosti108 · 11-05-2008, 04:21 AM

nice car. nice and simple, and im sure its fun as hell

and yea the hardtop makes a miata so much better

JDMTyler3326 · 11-05-2008, 07:38 AM

They look very good SLAMED

i like rice · 11-05-2008, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

You need a normal suspension, slammed does not equal performance. Otherwise, nice to see another one on the site.

If there's sufficient suspension travel and the car is not hitting the bump stops, being that low is beneficial. Only when the car is hitting the bump stops excessively does being that low become a hinderance. That being said, the NA has less travel then the NB models unless the NB tophats or aftermarket ones are used.

motorvated · 11-05-2008, 11:04 AM

Im running NB coilovers, and for a few reasons. They have a slightly stiffer spring rate then NA coilovers, because they are a couple hundred pounds heavier. Also, i'll be running NB tophats in the rear. As far as my bump stops go, Im not on them. I still have a good amount of travel left. I woudlnt drive a car that rides on the bumpstops. It drives great though.

As far as a motor...5.0 isnt what im after. IF I did a V8, it would be an LS1 since its an all aluminum block. Only like 40 pounds more then the stock b6. In the end, i'll either have a turbo setup or an LS1. Probably a turbo though.

**Got Insulin?** · 11-05-2008, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorvated

As far as a motor...5.0 isnt what im after. IF I did a V8, it would be an LS1 since its an all aluminum block. Only like 40 pounds more then the stock b6. In the end, i'll either have a turbo setup or an LS1. Probably a turbo though.

All in good fun, man. A v8'd Miata is on my list of things to do. Good luck with the build.

motorvated · 11-05-2008, 11:11 AM

V8 miatas are a blast! Just out of my price range...sadly

**Got Insulin?** · 11-05-2008, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorvated

V8 miatas are a blast! Just out of my price range...sadly

I can dig it. There's a shop in Jersey that has a procharged LS1 Miata with a CF hardtop. It's outta control!

i like rice · 11-05-2008, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorvated

Im running NB coilovers, and for a few reasons. They have a slightly stiffer spring rate then NA coilovers, because they are a couple hundred pounds heavier. Also, i'll be running NB tophats in the rear. As far as my bump stops go, Im not on them. I still have a good amount of travel left. I woudlnt drive a car that rides on the bumpstops. It drives great though.

I hear ya. I usually have people questioning why mine is so low (12.25" front, 12.5" rear) but the car handles great since there's plenty of suspension travel. Once the NBs go below 12.0" is when suspension travel becomes an issue.

motorvated · 11-05-2008, 11:43 AM

im at 11.5 all around.

driftingrx5.7 · 11-05-2008, 11:45 AM

nice car man! welcome to the mazda family :D

motorvated · 11-05-2008, 11:51 AM

Thank you^^ I hope to get to know some people here, and make it out to the BestBuy meets on tuesday nights.

BradC · 11-05-2008, 12:46 PM

Nice man. I love mine, I'm sure you'll love her!

motorvated · 11-05-2008, 12:57 PM

Well..ive had it for 3 years haha. So I already love it. I just started modding it though. Ive had a lot of other cars and for some reason they all took priority over this one..until now. Heres a list of some of the stuff i've gone through.
98 Wrangler, 6.5 longarms on 35s. 4:88 gears, locked f/r with a supercharger
00 Cherokee 3.5 inch lift and 32s, snorkel
02 1.8t Jetta. EIP stage 2 turbo, FMIC, BBS LMs blah blah
97 Camaro, corvetter DT swap, blown at 14 PSI. 150 shot (never used) on hoosier drag slicks..9.7 1/4 without NO2. Full cage, tubbed, 6 gallon fuel cell.
84 Turbo Diesel 300D Mercedes Benz (FOR SALE!!! ) awesome car, just cool as phuck to drive.
88 Toyota pickup on 36s with a Grand national motor
Lotus Elise

Thats about it..

Now all the attention is on the miata and buying a house.

Cardriverx · 11-05-2008, 11:32 PM

looking good man, I need a good suspention for mine haha.

If your not on it already, sign up at miataturbo.net. If you have any questions about turboing the car, pm me, ive been through everything with these engines. Check out my member journal!

The turbo on my miata is actually from a 300D, it suits the 1.6L pretty well haha.

Oh and im assumeing its a shortnose motor? I dunno if you did any fixes, but that should be at the top of your list. By the way, try not to get a ride in any turbo miatas. It will get you hooked and money will start flying outta your wallet haha.

motorvated · 11-06-2008, 12:35 AM

I read ur journal. Looks good...I may follow it when I try to build my own turbo setup.

11-05-2008, 12:29 AM	#1
motorvated Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olde City PA Member #9779 My Ride: 2010 VW Jetta 2.5, 5 speed/ 73 VW Beetle drop top. iTrader: (0)	1990 Miata. Updated with pics and new parts!! Hey guys and girls. I joined the site a few weeks ago. Just wanted to post some info on my car.. Its a 1990 b6 5 speed miata. Hardtop/Softtop. So far Im running a 4-2-1 header, resonated testpipe, non resonated midpipe and a good win racing muffler. Thats it for the power aspect..nothing crazy. No 800 HP..im lucky if I have 115 I have plans to someday boost it though, until then i'll deal with it. The car handles amazing, and this is the most fun 115 HP car ive ever been in. Riding on coilovers, with stock swaybars for now. Going to buy new sways soon front/rear. Right now the front sits a little higher. I need to take out the front helper springs. Heres some pictures of my car. midpipe/testpipe Ive got wood Well thats my car, hope you enjoy. Last edited by motorvated; 04-29-2009 at 12:18 AM.

11-05-2008, 12:51 AM	#2
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	You need a normal suspension, slammed does not equal performance. Otherwise, nice to see another one on the site. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

11-05-2008, 03:57 AM	#4
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	Damn, slammed. 5.0 swap? __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery

11-05-2008, 11:45 AM	#15
driftingrx5.7 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Poconos PA Member #3099 My Ride: 88 rx5.7 iTrader: (0)	nice car man! welcome to the mazda family :D __________________ my v8 rx7build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-05-2008, 12:46 PM	#17
BradC Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hatfield, PA Member #1083 My Ride: Boosted NA/2000 SAAB 9-5 iTrader: (1)	Nice man. I love mine, I'm sure you'll love her! __________________ 1991 Silverstone Miata BP swap, GT28, Flex, etc, etc...

11-05-2008, 12:53 AM	#3
motorvated Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olde City PA Member #9779 My Ride: 2010 VW Jetta 2.5, 5 speed/ 73 VW Beetle drop top. iTrader: (0)	Once I get the 15s, im going to raise it up a little. Just having some fun for now

11-05-2008, 04:21 AM	#6
frosti108 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: norristown Member #5883 My Ride: Track- RB S13. Street- 2J SC300 + SR S14 iTrader: (10)	nice car. nice and simple, and im sure its fun as hell and yea the hardtop makes a miata so much better

11-05-2008, 07:38 AM	#7
JDMTyler3326 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Around Member #9917 My Ride: ^ iTrader: (0)	They look very good SLAMED

11-05-2008, 11:04 AM	#9
motorvated Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olde City PA Member #9779 My Ride: 2010 VW Jetta 2.5, 5 speed/ 73 VW Beetle drop top. iTrader: (0)	Im running NB coilovers, and for a few reasons. They have a slightly stiffer spring rate then NA coilovers, because they are a couple hundred pounds heavier. Also, i'll be running NB tophats in the rear. As far as my bump stops go, Im not on them. I still have a good amount of travel left. I woudlnt drive a car that rides on the bumpstops. It drives great though. As far as a motor...5.0 isnt what im after. IF I did a V8, it would be an LS1 since its an all aluminum block. Only like 40 pounds more then the stock b6. In the end, i'll either have a turbo setup or an LS1. Probably a turbo though.

11-05-2008, 11:11 AM	#11
motorvated Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olde City PA Member #9779 My Ride: 2010 VW Jetta 2.5, 5 speed/ 73 VW Beetle drop top. iTrader: (0)	V8 miatas are a blast! Just out of my price range...sadly

11-05-2008, 11:43 AM	#14
motorvated Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olde City PA Member #9779 My Ride: 2010 VW Jetta 2.5, 5 speed/ 73 VW Beetle drop top. iTrader: (0)	im at 11.5 all around.

11-05-2008, 11:51 AM	#16
motorvated Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olde City PA Member #9779 My Ride: 2010 VW Jetta 2.5, 5 speed/ 73 VW Beetle drop top. iTrader: (0)	Thank you^^ I hope to get to know some people here, and make it out to the BestBuy meets on tuesday nights.

11-05-2008, 12:57 PM	#18
motorvated Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olde City PA Member #9779 My Ride: 2010 VW Jetta 2.5, 5 speed/ 73 VW Beetle drop top. iTrader: (0)	Well..ive had it for 3 years haha. So I already love it. I just started modding it though. Ive had a lot of other cars and for some reason they all took priority over this one..until now. Heres a list of some of the stuff i've gone through. 98 Wrangler, 6.5 longarms on 35s. 4:88 gears, locked f/r with a supercharger 00 Cherokee 3.5 inch lift and 32s, snorkel 02 1.8t Jetta. EIP stage 2 turbo, FMIC, BBS LMs blah blah 97 Camaro, corvetter DT swap, blown at 14 PSI. 150 shot (never used) on hoosier drag slicks..9.7 1/4 without NO2. Full cage, tubbed, 6 gallon fuel cell. 84 Turbo Diesel 300D Mercedes Benz (FOR SALE!!! ) awesome car, just cool as phuck to drive. 88 Toyota pickup on 36s with a Grand national motor Lotus Elise Thats about it.. Now all the attention is on the miata and buying a house.

11-05-2008, 11:32 PM	#19
Cardriverx Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: media Member #5090 My Ride: 1993 Miata Turbo ; 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon iTrader: (1)	looking good man, I need a good suspention for mine haha. If your not on it already, sign up at miataturbo.net. If you have any questions about turboing the car, pm me, ive been through everything with these engines. Check out my member journal! The turbo on my miata is actually from a 300D, it suits the 1.6L pretty well haha. Oh and im assumeing its a shortnose motor? I dunno if you did any fixes, but that should be at the top of your list. By the way, try not to get a ride in any turbo miatas. It will get you hooked and money will start flying outta your wallet haha. __________________ 93 Turbo Miata, T3/T4 14 psi, megasquirt II ECU, once I get the tune dialed in, about 230 HP. =) 01 Saab 9-5 Aero wagon, my DD. Great Fun. Stock.. for now. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-06-2008, 12:35 AM	#20
motorvated Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olde City PA Member #9779 My Ride: 2010 VW Jetta 2.5, 5 speed/ 73 VW Beetle drop top. iTrader: (0)	I read ur journal. Looks good...I may follow it when I try to build my own turbo setup.