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Old 19th May 2009, 12:36 AM
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I've been searching the various forums/websites and the Mazda MX-5 engine seems to be an increasingly popular choice. Has anyone looked into the ease (or otherwise?) of using this in a roadster? Any specific issues that would need to be overcome?

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Mark

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Old 21st May 2009, 10:41 PM
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An American ,Keith Tanner has written a complete book called:How to build a cheap sportscar(,Motorbooks workshop) based on Ron Champions Locost 7.The book is about fitting and the complete build of an MX 5 based MX5/Miata.I own the book,a good book generally but quite a bit of "rough" workmanship in it,more of a book on how to assemble from bought in parts as opposed to Rons concept off do it yourself,and learn something and do it cheap,but you would not be dissapointed in the book if you wish to use an MX5 which would be a very good choice of donor.David
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Old 24th May 2009, 09:00 AM
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got ISBN?
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Old 24th May 2009, 09:23 AM
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Hi Danny.

ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-2287-1
ISBN-10 0-7603-2287-2 Both numbers on the back of my book, good reading and continues with improvements after built.

Cheers Mike
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Old 24th May 2009, 10:50 AM
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So a good companion to the Haynes book then?
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Old 24th May 2009, 12:17 PM
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Ron's book is mainly building, Keith's book covers mazda build then life after the build with improvements in performance and handling.

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