Miata Mailing List: May 1992, Message #4
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   From: (none)
Subject: BBR Turbo Conversion (Mechanic in North East)
   Date: (none)

I was going to have a BBR turbo conversion at Downing Atlanta but they decided
not to perform the conversion for business reasons and not because of any
problem  with the Turbo kit itself.  Everyone I spoke with feels that the BBR 
Turbo conversion is terrific, reliable, and the best conversion for the Miata
(e.g. Rod Millen Motorsports).  BBR will sell the turbo kit to anyone in the
U.S. but as yet does not have a U.S. agent to install it.  The installation
takes about 12 to 15 hours for an experienced mechanic who is not familar with
Miata's and about 8 to 10 hours for a mechanic with Miata experience.  I am
reluctant to bring the car to a Mazda dealer since I don't think that most
dealers have excellent mechanics or if they do, will give them the time to
carry out the conversion exactly as per the instrutions.

I am posting this to ask if anuyone knows of an excellent mechanic or shop who
has experience with the Miata in the New York City area who might do the
conversion.  Although the New York Metropolitan area is best, I would be
willing to consider mechanics up to 200 miles away if they have a reputation 
for excellent work (e.g. New Jersey, Pensylvania, Conneticut, Massachusetts, 
upstate New York etc.).

Thanks for your help.

Herb Samuels