>>>>> "stu" == stu jo <stu.jo@ibm.net> writes:
>> No, it's what the carb TR-8 does (I'm told). The
>> Miata is underpowered too. And far too appliance-like
>> IMNSHO, although reliable. -MM
stu> I have a 6 and an 8, and what you say is true up to a
stu> point (Lucas electronic ignition/fuel injection
stu> etc??-reliable). I disagree the Miata is underpowered
stu> for its weight.It will walk away from a 6, and also
stu> from an unmodified 8, based on personal driving
stu> experience.
The Lucas FI is why I mentioned cardb-ed TR-8's. I've never
driven a stock one, so I can't comment on that. The non-stock
ones I've driven would easily do a sub-7 second 0-60. The 99
Miata still only makes 140HP and weighs like 2300lbs. I can't
believe it does much better than 7.5-8...
-MM
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