Should I trade in the miata for an LS1?
03-09-2002, 09:25 PM
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Should I trade in the miata for an LS1?
I've got a 1999 mazda miata and while it's by far the best handling car I've ever owned, straight line performance leaves a lot to be desired. I've looked into turbo kits for the miata and while they do put out impressive numbers, I don't think I'm ready to put down $5500 for a turbo kit, clutch and install. Found a 1998 Z28 6-speed for about $12,900. I had a 91 Z28 350 and loved it till it got totalled.
03-10-2002, 12:03 AM
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Car: 91 RS
Engine: 350 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Why would you even post this question on a Camaro-based website??
I'm sorry, but everytime I see a Miata, I want to throw up.
I've never been impressed by them, and when I drove a couple of them when I worked at an auto shop, I was afraid if some kid on a bicycle came flying around the corner that he would kill me
and total the car.
I'm sorry, but everytime I see a Miata, I want to throw up. I've never been impressed by them, and when I drove a couple of them when I worked at an auto shop, I was afraid if some kid on a bicycle came flying around the corner that he would kill me and total the car. 
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03-10-2002, 09:03 AM
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Car: 88 IROC-Z/00 GTP/05 VUE Redline
Engine: LB9 305/3800 SC/3.5 SOHC V-TEC
Transmission: A4/A4/A5
ummmm maybe LS1? If you think the miata handles well try out a newer 4th gen. It will handle well and scream in a straight line. Trade the go-kart in and get a real car.
03-10-2002, 03:09 PM
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Car: 1999 Chevy Cavalier
Engine: 2.2
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Axle/Gears: it's part of the transmission
I think it takes a lot of ***** to drive a car as small as the miata,and it could be fast with half the horsepower of a camaro......but the '98 LS1 will be much safer,handle better and definitly give you the acceleration you want and not break half shafts every day!! I don't have much experience with miata's,but it does lokk as if a small breeze could flip one over! maybee better left to speedvision's "adventures in motorsports" series...
03-10-2002, 04:28 PM
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Car: 2005 BMW 545i
Engine: 4.4L N62B44
Transmission: 6spd auto
Axle/Gears: Rotating
the only real thing the miata has going for it is handling and light weight, you still have to do quite a bit of work to make them fast
and though I prefer small cars like the miata I would still pick the LS1 in this case though
and though I prefer small cars like the miata I would still pick the LS1 in this case though
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