List,
has anybody successfully gone up against a Miata with their TR6? I ask this
because where I work, there are more than a few people who have Miatas, of
which there are some real driving enthusiasts (translation - like to go
fast). One gentleman just acquired a 1990 Miata and let me drive it. The
experience scared me because to me, acceleration seemed to be every bit of my
TR6 and perhaps more and braking/handling was no contest. The gentleman
suggested we go to Moroso this weekend (an official venue) and put the two
against each other on the strip. Does anybody know if I stand a chance, or
will I embarrass myself? His: bone stock 1990 Miata - revs easily to
6500rpms. Mine: 74 TR6, head milled to 9.5:1, fast road cam with .403" lift
and 270 duration, port matched headers, twin SU's with optimized needles -
forced to shift at 5500rpm. I know it sounds like a no-brainer, but that
Maita was QUICK!!!
Cheers
Geoff Parker
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