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[AWG_Pics]

We have this one: https://www.amazon.c...0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

my last hot rod - 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It weighed 2560 lbs and had 434 HP at the wheels as measured by a Mustang Dyno.  The last pic is of the inside of the trunk lid, signed by Takao Kijima (Mazda engineer), who also took the car for a drive with me.  

 

t was a lot of fun building and tweaking this thing.  Very quick, to say the least, and still handled like a Miata.  I miss that car!

 

For a lark I am using that same license plate on our truck/camper rig.  

Vic that's some hot rod.434 HP in a Miata wow.

What engine is that?

Thanks for sharing.

Frank

[Vic Harder]

Vic that's some hot rod.434 HP in a Miata wow.

What engine is that?

Thanks for sharing.

Frank

Off topic I suppose, but ... stroked Ford 302 to 347 cubic inches.  Solid roller cam, balanced to run 8250 RPM.  128MPH and 11.27 in the 1/4 mile.  Very fun.  But with grandkids on the way I sold it and got a 4 seater BMW e46 M3.  That was fun too, but downright slow in comparison.  ;-)

[Lighthawk]

We have this one: https://www.amazon.c...0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Looks nice, Scott. I wonder about using the 10amp port to power a compressor.    We have a ten year old MV50 with alligator clips.

It could be a quicker way to air back up without cable-ling back to the truck battery. 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Off topic I suppose, but ... stroked Ford 302 to 347 cubic inches.  Solid roller cam, balanced to run 8250 RPM.  128MPH and 11.27 in the 1/4 mile.  Very fun.  But with grandkids on the way I sold it and got a 4 seater BMW e46 M3.  That was fun too, but downright slow in comparison.  ;-)

That was quite a "beast",thanks.

Frank

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Looks nice, Scott. I wonder about using the 10amp port to power a compressor.    We have a ten year old MV50 with alligator clips.

It could be a quicker way to air back up without cable-ling back to the truck battery. 

Andy that's an interesting thought.

I have used mine to charge the cell phone.

Works great and seems fast.

Frank

[ntsqd]

I have an Antigravity XP-10 in the CTD and it started the diesel when 45 mins of high idle jumped off another vehicle would not. This after sitting for about 4 months since it's last charge. Bought another one for the FSB.

 

Was given an off-brand that I carry in the 4rnnr. I hope to never need it, not too impressed with it.

[RC Pilot Jim]

Thanks Dick. I will do that..

Tuesday is hip joint replacement day. I'm all "prayed up" . Not feeling too anxious.

Looking forward to walking more than half a block at a time.

Subaru is working out. Drove it on highway 250 miles since Friday. Lots of power and 31mpg

vs 16 mpg with the Toyota/Eagle. 

 

Vic, Frank, JaSan Thanks for sharing your pictures of your favorite old cars and the Miata.

Lately I have been reviewing the 2012 Motor Trend magazine featuring Carol Shelby and have seen

both movies featuring his cars. Still like the '66 AC 260/289 Cobra. Might buy a newer clone one of these days.

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Jim I followed Carrol's"new" clone cars years ago.

They at the time were called "continuation" cars.

Still could be registered as 1965 cars,so there weren't

any of the smog/safety regs. Nice cars a huge step up from

the "kit" cars and all the other "wannabes".

 

Have a successful hip replacement.

 

Frank

 

                              I know still way of topic but couldn't resist.

 

                                                                                          

 

Still off topic but.I still have the 65 convert.                        My 42 year old daughter (at 2) with the man.

[Mighty Dodge Ram]

I bought an AntiGravity XP-1 long ago at an offroad show when they first came to market. It still holds a charge and never fails to work when needed. Buy once, cry once.