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Old 04-28-2009, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by t walgamuth View Post
I see there are kits out to do it.

I have actually pondered doing it, but in the end, I think it would be hard to beat a stock Miata in the autocross with one running a v8.

My 1800 engine feels plenty big enough on the autocross course and coming off a corner I just mash the throttle. With a v8 that might result in an instantanious spin.
It would depend on how the rear end is geared...but it would be fun to try!

It would be like putting a V-8 in a go-cart
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