Miata Mailing List: December 1992, Message #78
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   From: (none)
Subject: Re: Miata for '94 (and more)
   Date: (none)


>I was just on the phone with Rod Bymaster (product mgr. for "sporty"
>cars at Mazda) -- here's the latest scoop on the '94 Miata.
>
>The 1.8 l engine will happen -- hp rating is still uncertain, but torque
>will go up.
>
>The car will get heavier (passenger side airbag + side intrusion bracing).
>
>The standard alloys should go to 14x6.  A Torsen differential will replace
>the VLSD unit.
>
>Press cars will arrive in July time frame.  At your dealer as early as
>mid-September.
>
>Michael (mcb@vnet.ibm.com)
>
>


Heavier, oh no! Will the Miata go the same way as the RX-7s (Although
the new one seems to be a break of trend)? Why don't somebody put
a sporty 2 liter engine in it. I think that's all thats needed. I don't
understand the V-8 conversions (or even V-6). I guess that most people
want something really meaty when they go through the trouble of changing
an engine. It would be nice to hear if somebody has actually tried to
implant a high reving 2L engine. Something with 160 -190 hp.

I heard that Mazdasport is working on a replacement for their MFM unit.
According to a representative it will be tested in the Januari issue of
Motor Trend. 

They claim around 30 hp increase with the proper exhaust mods.
Has somebody actually verified this. I find it hard to believe
simple intake and exhaust modifications can make that much difference.
Has anybody ever had a dyno test done?

I asked them about camshafts but they claimed the original camshaft
is aggressive enough. I kind of agree.


One more question, where do I found an exhaust with beefier sound than the
Millen exhaust? Preferably one with a stainless steel tip, like the original.
Has any body tried the BBR exhaust components? 

/Michael