Miata Mailing List: February 1998, Message #240
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From: 	"Fletcher Blades" <fblades@fanshawe.newzealand.ncr.com>

Subject: Re:  How much RX7 is in my MX5?

Date: 	Mon, 2 Feb 1998 18:29:24 +0000



>From: Grant Keller <grant.e.keller@boeing.com>

>Subject: How much RX7 is in my MX5?

>Date: Mon, 2 Feb 1998 16:27:02 +0000

>

>I have heard that the RX7 parts bins were dipped into when Mazda

>designed the Miata. Just how much of the RX7 went into our babies?

>



Headlight retractor mechanism, 5 speed transmission (different ratios   

though), some say diff, but I'm not so sure. Early (1.6) brakes are from   

the 323 turbo. Maybe other stuff?? I dunno.



>

>Which RX7 parts are transferrable to the Miata for performance upgrades?

>



Well, lets see, "performance" usually pertains to engine or suspension.   

The miata doesnt have a rotary engine (at least in standard form ;-), and   

the suspension is all new as well, so basicaly, none.





>Also, I have heard rumors that the 3rd gen RX7 front bumper/air dam has

>been used on some Miatas with a little body work. I suspect Pete Farrell

>did this on HIS purple.

>



No the PFS purple car was an all metal original creation. At least, thats   

what I've read...



I dont know if the front airdam/bumper fits, but the president of our   

club (Oggie, he's on the list) has a 3rd gen wing spoiler on the rear of   

his. Looks really good.



>Inquiring minds want to know.



Well, now you know all that I do, but thats often not the whole story...   

;-)



>

>Grant Keller & Banshii



Fletch, & Baby  red '90







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