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Whats your next car New or Used?

Reply #60 –
Quote from: 86XR7project;264250
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I cannot believe I am actually thinking of buying a 1986 Turbo Coupe that is a NHRA/IHRA legal stock eliminator....crazy....:D
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83 T-Bird 460
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84 T-Bird 5.0
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Whats your next car New or Used?

Reply #61 –
I'd be sceptical about how much closer it would be to 50/50. One of the major handling advantages the RX-7's had was the Rotary engine could be mounted lower and farther back than the conventional piston design.

Whats your next car New or Used?

Reply #62 –
amen to being skeptical, but here's something to chew on.  this is for the 302 into a miata swap.  you would think replacing either the 1.6l or even the "larger" 1.8l engines with a big ol 302 would screw the car over for the rest of its life.  but here's some stats from a faq on monstermiata.com

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Q: Why convert a perfectly good car?

A: I have always liked the sound of a "throaty" high performance V8. I have built many a car kit (Cobras, GT-40's) and the sight and sound of a seemingly innocent Miata waiting for the light to turn, rumbling, shaking, about ready to come out of it's skin, appeals to me. When the light turns and the Miata leaps with that throaty roar, you feel the G's and you see the reactions -that's why.
Q: How much weight does the V8 add to the car?

A: Approximately 250 lbs. total.
Q: What is the weight distribution after the conversion?

A: With a half tank of gas, 53/47.
Q: How is the overall handling of the car affected?

A: The car maintains very good handling. The Miata loves the V8. On acceleration, the rear end squats and holds firm while the front is still nimble & sensitive. After a short drive, the car quickly becomes predictable. Of coarse the car can get out of shape fast with too much throttle; too much power is a problem I can live with.
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1987 Ford Thunderbird Sport (resting)
1993 Mazda Miata 1.6l (daily driver)

Whats your next car New or Used?

Reply #63 –
Quote from: ~AC;264355
amen to being skeptical, but here's something to chew on.  this is for the 302 into a miata swap.  you would think replacing either the 1.6l or even the "larger" 1.8l engines with a big ol 302 would screw the car over for the rest of its life.  but here's some stats from a faq on monstermiata.com
You've gotta take that with a grain of salt as well. That "FAQ" was put together by V8 Miata enthusiasts. That'd be like a "Why T-Birds are better than Mustangs" FAQ put together by us :hick:
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Whats your next car New or Used?

Reply #64 –
Quote from: Thunder Chicken;264363
You've gotta take that with a grain of salt as well. That "FAQ" was put together by V8 Miata enthusiasts. That'd be like a "Why T-Birds are better than Mustangs" FAQ put together by us :hick:


This is true though, Tbirds/Cougars ARE better than Mustangs.
 

Whats your next car New or Used?

Reply #65 –
i agree, they might be a mustang.. but we got the Clydesdale :hick:
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1987 Ford Thunderbird Sport (resting)
1993 Mazda Miata 1.6l (daily driver)

Whats your next car New or Used?

Reply #66 –
Quote from: ~AC;264366
i agree, they might be a mustang.. but we got the Clydesdale :hick:


Nice,

I have been having this itch for an Impala lately.....

96 SS, would settle for 94-95 but the 96 had the floor shifter, and the quarter windows were didnt use the fill plate.

04-05 SS, 3.8 SC, love the look, FWD (pro and con), NEW, just like the car overall. I havent driven one yet.

I think its because Ive been driving my Dads Caprice lately. For its size, running like ass, and overall condition, the the thing is a nice car. Handles WAY better than my car, still has good power (even with the CFI 305). I have always like the Bubble SS, but now I am looking deeper into them. They have been holding value around me for the last 8 or so years steady between 8-12k. Which I could get a 04-05 for. But everytime I think SC 3800 I think SHO walking away. Then I think about how much cheap another SHO would be. Plus its a Ford (Yamaha) and I can get a 5 speed.

Still think ill always have a want for an SS.
1986 Cougar LS