Zander, a little ancient history;
Long ago when Bugeyes were the cheap sports car for the young [1967], my buddy
and I stuck a Datsun Roadster motor and transmission in one. By removing the
heater we had a simple install. Of course the Datsun R16 motor was a clone of
the MG B18 motor so maybe it was not really so surprising. The only motor mod
was to trim the oil fill cap down as it was very close to the hood [OK
bonnet]. The original heater flaps still allowed some hot air in now that the
motor was back against them, especially on the driver's side next to the
exhaust.
The car was a real runner. We routinely took on and beat the Porsche 356 toys
that the fancy pants guys had. It was a great little autocrosser too. My buddy
moved up to a 240Z when they came out.
We did another with a Volvo B18B motor and transmission, but it never seemed as
balanced and sweet.
The Miata program ought to work really well without any boost. The package
ought to weigh about 1500#.
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