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mlomker
03-04-2011, 09:14 AM
I didnt mean a new miata, I meant an old 90s. haha

A Spec Miata is an older Miata with a specific set of upgrades. The stock models would really blow on a track. They don't have a Mini's suspension--another capable car that is reasonably priced.

The Lotus looks like a Lotus and is reputed to have an amazing chassis/steering feel. Stock it is 220hp and the swaps usually take them up to 280. Supposed to be pretty sweet when upgraded. It'd be plenty of car for me, stock. That's what I want in my next car...something that doesn't need any mods for what I'm looking for.
Tachyon
03-04-2011, 10:56 AM
Just to stir the pot, they are starting to extract good N/A power out of the 2zz these days:

http://www.ddperformanceresearch.com/images-bc/Built_Lotus_With_Max_numbers.jpg

I think that's fantastic out of a street driven non-turbo 1.8 liter

In a 2k lb car, with good gearing, that would fly!
mlomker
03-04-2011, 11:26 AM
In a 2k lb car, with good gearing, that would fly!

I'm surprised that's N/A but it should be easy to get that on an S model--they have underdrive pulley kits and some basic mods to bump them up there. Shane's right that your options for really big power is limited but the power/weight ratio is better than a stock turbo Evo and the handling and aero are on another level.
Tachyon
03-17-2011, 03:00 PM
New boosted 2zz record set:

http://www.monkeywrenchracing.com/images/Dyno/mwrlsrcelica823whp.jpg

I know it's not end-all power these days, but it should scoot in lightweight lotus :banana:
Shane@DBPerformance
03-17-2011, 05:59 PM
Wow, that is crazy.
311evo
03-17-2011, 06:03 PM
That powerband is baller.
turbotalon1g
03-17-2011, 07:43 PM
That is sick.
Kracka
03-17-2011, 09:13 PM
According to Don Herring the next Evo will be a 2014 model and based on the new Colt chassis i.e. no more Lancer Evolution.

Only time will tell...
goodhart
03-17-2011, 09:50 PM
According to Don Herring the next Evo will be a 2014 model and based on the new Colt chassis i.e. no more Lancer Evolution.

Only time will tell...

Does he have anything official from Mitsu? Moar details plz.
C3L1CA
03-17-2011, 10:32 PM
Thats some pretty impressive power but I think it looks like a crazy power band and crazy power because the graph starts at 5k...