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    Piston selection

    I am beginning to put together sources for items I'll need for building a F/P Miata engine. I am looking for a good machine shop who can do machine work and who have experience on Miatas. Many of the shops I know don't have the ability to alien hone the block due to the small size of the...
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    Installing Fiberglass quarter panels

    Due to two reckless drivers on the first lap of the race in St. Louis I had a little contact with the tire wall on my maiden voyage with my F/P car. I had to replace the left rear quarter panel, left door and fender plus the lower A arm. I purchased fiberglass body parts and I am now getting...
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    Six speed transmission

    I read somewhere that people are using a Miata 6 speed for F/P Miata racing. From what I read they are blocking off 1st. gear and using 2nd thur 6th gears `. My question is how are they blocking off 1st. gear?
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    Weight savings

    I'm considering building a F/P Miata. Since I am a big person I need to save as much weight as possible. does anyone know how much weight can be saved by using fiberglass fenders, front fenders and quarter panels and rear deck top and hood? I need to get the car down to less than 1700. Do you...
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    transmission for F/P

    . I have do some research and there are several transmissions that are close to a after market close ratio trans, but are much cheaper as a stock unit. Is there a bell housing available to mate different transmission to the 1.6 Miata?
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    E/ P or F/P why use 1.6 engine

    I am looking at building either a Limited E/ P Miata or Limited F/P production Miata. It appears it is easier to obtain a competitive engine horsepower using the 1999 engine and head. the 99 head will flow better than a 1.6 head and since you are restricted to the amount of head work as far as...
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