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    Quote Originally Posted by Suck fumes View Post
    so did the 4.6L get an intake plenum and throttle body?
    http://cmc.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=4769

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    Senior Member Carroll Shelby
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    Just spent 5k on a stock Miata engine, it was 2k difference for 2-3hp, crazy. I was planning on posting the build here, anyone interested?
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    Senior Member Grass-Passer Suck fumes's Avatar
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    that 2-3hp is what wins races! Welcome to SM! Expect to redo the cyl head twice a yr if you want to keep up on the straights. Haldeman building the motor for you?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Suck fumes View Post
    that 2-3hp is what wins races! Welcome to SM! Expect to redo the cyl head twice a yr if you want to keep up on the straights. Haldeman building the motor for you?
    Drago, Chris wasn't very responsive.

    I'm ok with it, my "all in" is showing to be less than CMC, 128whp here I come!
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    Quote Originally Posted by mach1 View Post
    Just spent 5k on a stock Miata engine, it was 2k difference for 2-3hp, crazy. I was planning on posting the build here, anyone interested?
    Always interested in a good build thread

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    Yes please!!!
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    I know little about SM so build thread would be interesting. So is $5k for an engine just a stock one and not with 2-3 extra hp? I thought a podium engine might be more than $5k from what I have heard. I also get the emotional attachment. I remember the drive home from Cresson the day after my black camaro was totaled and for some reason I was emotional.

    Congrats Josh
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    Quote Originally Posted by mach1 View Post
    Just spent 5k on a stock Miata engine, it was 2k difference for 2-3hp, crazy. I was planning on posting the build here, anyone interested?
    Spending $2k for 2-3 hp is really dumb. You are supposed to spend 12K for 4-5 hp. Just kidding. I think. I'm not sure if I'm kidding???

    The rear wheel dyno procedure has lots of flaws, but it is way better than the alternative...


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    Drago was charging $7k for a pro motor so I'm assuming the $5k was for a non blue printed unit. 2-3hp is a car length down the straight and can lead to a win.

    If you want a drago built car that can win the runoffs it will set u back $40k. And yes we are still talking about a miata.
    Last edited by Suck fumes; 11-13-2017 at 10:18 PM.
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    Not getting answers any where else. Can anyone shed light on why the minimum weight for AI was changed to 2900lbs?
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