Actually, our 3 cylinder 1L Chevy Metro was kind of fun to drive. I screwed up when I sold it years ago ($250). I'll probably end up buying it back now for $4000.
On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 1:44 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You implying that 65hp is "fun" in the Festiva? > > :) > > > Wallyman > > [image: Inactive hide details for "Robert McElwee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>]"Robert > McElwee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > *"Robert McElwee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* > Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > 04/29/2008 12:51 PM > > > To > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > cc > > [email protected] > Subject > > Re: Negative Power Content: Market for 1.3 retrofit kit > I think people don't understand that a Miata weighs 20% more than what > those older econoboxes do. 65HP won't be any fun in a Miata. > > FWIW, > I was going to swap in an LS1 and just found a really low mileage Vette! > (way off topic but click on the link for a good laugh - or to be amazed at > the find) > * > ** > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123&viewitem=&item=330232265684 > *<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123&viewitem=&item=330232265684> > > On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 12:39 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > wrote: > > Since gas spiked over $3/gal a year ago I get lots of emails from my > site about the process to retrofit a 1.3 Festiva engine in order to get 40+ > mpg. I know what needs to be done and what parts need to be fabricated. > SOHC. 65 hp. 5000 max rpm . Once someone drives a low reving 65 hp engine > surely they will be disappointed. The best 96/97 Festiva engines are 11-12 > years old now and finding a good used one can be tough. Is there a real > market for a $200 retrofit kit? > > Randy > ------------------------------ > Plan your next roadtrip with > *MapQuest.com*<http://www.mapquest.com/?ncid=mpqmap00030000000004>: > America's #1 Mapping Site. > > _______________________________________________ > Miatapower mailing list* > [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[email protected]>* > > **http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower*<http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower> > > > > > -- > Robert McElwee and Red Beast > 1991 T25 Turbo @ 15 PSI > Link ECU, FM IC, 9:1 pistons > Over 400 lbs of "added lightness"* > **www.lightweightmiata.com* <http://www.lightweightmiata.com/> > > Lightweight Miata Forum:* > **www.lightweightmiata.com/forum* <http://www.lightweightmiata.com/forum> > > The Miata Trailer Project:* > * > *www.lightweightmiata.com/trailer*<http://www.lightweightmiata.com/trailer> > _______________________________________________ > Miatapower mailing list > [email protected] > http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower > > -- Robert McElwee and Red Beast 1991 T25 Turbo @ 15 PSI Link ECU, FM IC, 9:1 pistons Over 400 lbs of "added lightness" www.lightweightmiata.com Lightweight Miata Forum: www.lightweightmiata.com/forum The Miata Trailer Project: www.lightweightmiata.com/trailer
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