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5th July 2010, 11:39 PM
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Dilemma!
Hi all,
I have a bit of a quandary with my donor. As you know I have the Sierra 2lt twinky, but I also have the option of an MX5 with a recon engine having done 40k & a gearbox that’s done 20 mile. My question is what would you do, what would be the better build? Thanx all 
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#2
5th July 2010, 11:42 PM
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ditch the twincam for sure you know it makes sense
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#3
6th July 2010, 06:16 AM
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mx5 all the way. Nice engine
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#4
6th July 2010, 09:01 AM
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MX5, just make sure if it's an early engione that the front crank pully has been sorted as early ones worked loose and destroyed the crank nose.
TT
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#5
7th July 2010, 09:23 AM
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Good call TT,
on cold start the bottom pully wobbles slightly  I think i'll stick with the good old pinto without the ECU Cheers
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#6
7th July 2010, 09:59 AM
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Go with your Pinto for now Twin, it will make building / costs a lot easier and you will get a much easier IVA / emissions test. You can always upgrade afterwards, makes for a nice winter project to keep you out of trouble.
Regards....AndyH
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#7
12th July 2010, 02:09 PM
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The lighter front uprights on the Mazda would tempt me away from the Sierra.
Doesn't matter which engine as long as its a zetec really....
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#8
16th July 2010, 10:46 PM
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Go with the MX-5, it was designed as sports car so you're on a winner to start with.
MX-5 engine either the 1.6 or 1.8 is bulletproof and the gearbox has better ratios than any of the stock ford boxes. If it's a jap import then could well have LSD! Plenty of parts available. BV
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