I worked at a Ford dealer for a while as a lot monkey. I much preferred driving the automatic Festiva to the Mustangs. With the Festiva, I was driving flat out all the time and it didn't bother other drivers at all. When I drove the mustang, I got a reputation...
Keith Tanner Flyin' Miata [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.flyinmiata.com <http://www.flyinmiata.com/> 1-800-FLY-MX5s (orders) 1-970-464-5600 (tech) 2008 FM Open House: August 14-17 ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert McElwee Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:51 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Subject: Re: Negative Power Content: Market for 1.3 retrofit kit 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 "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=ADM E%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123&viewitem=&item=330232265684> On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 12:39 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[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] <mailto:[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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