Gen 1 Mazda Miata "The Miazda"
Story
The car was donated to the club spring semester 2010 by a student who attends Northeastern University. The car came with a non-working motor in the bay and a younger motor in a crate on the side.
Current Status
Specifications:
- 1990 Mazda Miata
- (NA Generation 1 “Eunos Roadster”- In Foreign Markets)
- 1.6 Liter Dual Overhead Cam Inline 4
- Develops 120 BHP @6500 rpm
- Develops 100 Ft/LB torque @ 5500 rpm
- Paired to a 5 speed manual transmission
- Hydraulic Clutch
- Rear Wheel Drive
What We Have Done:
- Full engine swap to a lower mileage 1.6
- Clutch Swap to newer factory spec clutch
- Valve cover swap including new front cam vacuum line pipe
- Swiss Cheesed Air-Box
- Fresh Oil Change
- Time Frame
- Roughly 5 guys, 2.5 work days, 2 hours each
Future Plans:
- T28 oil and water cooled turbocharger and necessary components
- Standalone Engine Management
- 2.5-3 inch full race exhaust
- Full CCA Spec Roll Cage
- Fresh OEM + Pads and Rotors all around (Stainless Lines)
- 14 x 8” Race spec wheels and required modifications to fender clearances
- Full coil-over suspension system and beefed sway bars all around
- Other appropriate modifications