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Old 04-18-2009, 02:10 PM
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my biggest concern is the wiring. how did you wire to the gauges? im looking at the NB style. is there kits now that you can keep the PS and AC??
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anyone?
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Yes, there are kits & there are a few threads here w/garage links that show what some have done. If the search function of this site is working correctly for once, you will be able to do a search, in this section, for Miata & find a good link.
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Yes, there are kits & there are a few threads here w/garage links that show what some have done. If the search function of this site is working correctly for once, you will be able to do a search, in this section, for Miata & find a good link.
thank you for the response, mot of the ones i found ditched the ps and ac. do you happen to have a link?
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There is a long thread open right now with a Miata LS1 swap, he's done a nice job so far.
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thank you for the response, mot of the ones i found ditched the ps and ac. do you happen to have a link?
No, but, it's no big deal. Mine was built w/ both. They fit easily.
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thanks, are you talking about dark_dementshun's thread?
also, what is the best kit that offers the best steering geo. and 50/50 weight dist.?
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You won't get 50/50 without moving engine too far into the trans tunnel to reach the rear plugs. 53/47 is about average. Although, some of us have reached 51.5/48.5. Regardless, corner balancing is more important. Can also look on Miata.net in the engine conversion section. A few of the members have garage links.
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thank you!
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what is the best kit out there?
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