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Old 05-07-2013, 09:51 PM
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I've used some kit parts but a lot of building my own and scrounging for used ebay stuff for a budget but quality build.

Just as every build is different I took a little different approach to the build thread too and did it in a blog.

http://jimsmiata.blogspot.com/

Not a ton of technical advice here but plenty of ups and downs through the process. I hope people will find it meaningful.
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Big bump this week as the engine is in!
http://jimsmiata.blogspot.com/
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Sorry for the crappy video my video camera died at the track last year. Great sound though so crank up your speakers!

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looks like it will be a blast
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Getting ready for the first autox with her I thought I'd see if I could get a 0-60 time. (mostly to see what breaks!) I think if I could hook up I'd be around 3.5 / 3.7 sec or so. The 3rd try went pretty well but I really need to put sticky tires on my Christmas list! Oh and a video camera...
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STUPID FAST. Nice work!
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Wow
That is some impressive acceleration
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Forgot to post this but I put up an autox video here:


I have about 4500 miles on the build now and so far so good!
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Looks like a blast!
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What a rocket!!!
Needs boost.
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Put up the last post of the year today with a nice video going 0 to 100 to 0. Worst day of the year for sure as she goes into the shed to hide from 5 months of snow. :-(

http://jimsmiata.blogspot.com/2013/1...oing-0-to.html
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New video up and the best one yet. Though you guys are probably going to track me down and beat me for what I dd to my Camaro...

Start to finish process of adding 300 hp to a Miata in a couple minutes.


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Really enjoyed the comp vid! Very nice work.



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