Those with 240 wbhp wish they had more, like closer to 300 wbhp?

[mwjcyber]

Originally Posted by jamesm

guy makes himself look like an idiot in the process of trying to call someone else an idiot... oh the internet lol.

If you're going to compare 20 yr old cars to the FT86, why limit yourself. You should be comparing go-carts and F1 cars too. How about sticking to the topic of 240-300 whp applications on the FT86, instead of your obsession of NA Miata's.

[jamesm]

Originally Posted by mwjcyber

If you're going to compare 20 yr old cars to the FT86, why limit yourself. You should be comparing go-carts and F1 cars too. How about sticking to the topic of 240-300 whp applications on the FT86, instead of your obsession of NA Miata's.

ok. i guess we shouldn't talk about other cars, certainly not the best selling sports car in human history that most people here probably have some level of experience with, when trying to give people an idea of what 250whp in an 86 feels like. comparisons to things many people are already familiar with are useless in this context.

you're right, i'm wrong, you win. glad you got the chance to look uninformed.

[Frs300]

[Boxer486]

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

....or rip out the interior. That's an option too

On a side note...wonder what a project MR2 with a FA20 heart transplant would feel like around the track...

I think it would sound and feel worse than a 2GRFE.

Originally Posted by mwjcyber

If you're going to compare 20 yr old cars to the FT86, why limit yourself. You should be comparing go-carts and F1 cars too. How about sticking to the topic of 240-300 whp applications on the FT86, instead of your obsession of NA Miata's.

Well that doesn't make much sense either. But look at it this way, by obsessing about the NA Miata he's basically agreeing the NC is pretty shit compared to the NA or 86. So I think everyone can be happy.

[cdrazic93]

Originally Posted by jamesm

ok. i guess we shouldn't talk about other cars, certainly not the best selling sports car in human history that most people here probably have some level of experience with, when trying to give people an idea of what 250whp in an 86 feels like. comparisons to things many people are already familiar with are useless in this context.

you're right, i'm wrong, you win. glad you got the chance to look uninformed.

Why is it, that every thread I read with @jamesm in it, he's always getting flamed for something lol

[jamesm]

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

Why is it, that every thread I read with @jamesm in it, he's always getting flamed for something lol

i don't think i get it that bad. i'm just on here a lot so there's plenty of opportunity lol.

and yes i'm obsessed with na miatas. they're the greatest that ever was, and always will be. if you don't believe me, slap a turbo on one and drive it. if you still don't, throw an ls1 in it and repeat.

[cdrazic93]

Originally Posted by jamesm

i don't think i get it that bad. i'm just on here a lot so there's plenty of opportunity lol.

and yes i'm obsessed with na miatas. they're the greatest that ever was, and always will be. if you don't believe me, slap a turbo on one and drive it. if you still don't, throw an ls1 in it and repeat.

Totally OT but I saw an LSx swap into a miata...the guy said he had to build the car around the engine...Jesus.

In general: it's still possible to make the 86 lighter. It is possible to replace the seats, pull out the backseats (who needs those in a sports car anyway?) take out the radio (I prefer to listen to the engine sounds, music to my ears ) if you live in a normal climate you can rip out the AC...lighter weight wheels...etc. there are weight saving threads that have pulled out 200 lbs while retaining most of the functions of a DD.