Got rid of the Is300 and got...

[RSbeast]

Lol at an sn95 out handling a Z.

I actually just got my dad into an 07 m6 (rev up)Enthusiast vert. It's such a fun car to whip around in and the handling is fantastic. They have a very unique look to them
With the top down and the molded speedster tonnau cover, roll hoops and wind deflector.

Is it the fastest? No, but 300hp it still gets the job done, at about 10mph faster in the 1/4 than a sn95 anyhing. They are geared short and the rack is fast and tight. Just a really nice driver's car/cruiser.

I've owned an NA Miata he loved, but it was a little small for him, especially in and out. We also drove an AP2 s2k around, and put him in my c5.

His last toy I put together was a new edge vert with a few bolt ons, gears, and some light suspension. It's like a sloppy fart vs the Z. He loves the refinement and how it actually feels like a sports car.

To me, the Z is the perfect mesh of a Miata and a Mustang. Little bigger, but still tossable and a great go kart feeling.

I too actually prefer the Miata. No, they won't win any drag races, but I never used the brakes much either. The best way to describe them is going to ride go-karts with your friends. You ride them because they are fun and you can sling them around the turns and they feel so precise. Momentum is key and you don't care once you are at speed. I've ran down an M3 in mine through a hard off ramp into some twisties. 2380lbs doesn't let mass effect it as much when you change directions. They just stick, and it was dead stock with some tires and GR2 shocks. Very rewarding cars to drive quickly. I want another for sure.

Sorry to be longwinded OP. Have a blast with it! Turbo seems fun but not too sure I'd want to have to work on it with even more junk crammed in there.

 

[gimmie11s]

i think its perfect for you

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[CompOrange04GT]

Car is being dropped off at the shop tomorrow. I've told them to take their time, as with 137k miles on the car or so.. I'm sure it'll need quite a few other things.

 

[mustangmanjeff]

Lol at an sn95 out handling a Z.

I actually just got my dad into an 07 m6 (rev up)Enthusiast vert. It's such a fun car to whip around in and the handling is fantastic. They have a very unique look to them
With the top down and the molded speedster tonnau cover, roll hoops and wind deflector.

Is it the fastest? No, but 300hp it still gets the job done, at about 10mph faster in the 1/4 than a sn95 anyhing. They are geared short and the rack is fast and tight. Just a really nice driver's car/cruiser.

I've owned an NA Miata he loved, but it was a little small for him, especially in and out. We also drove an AP2 s2k around, and put him in my c5.

His last toy I put together was a new edge vert with a few bolt ons, gears, and some light suspension. It's like a sloppy fart vs the Z. He loves the refinement and how it actually feels like a sports car.

To me, the Z is the perfect mesh of a Miata and a Mustang. Little bigger, but still tossable and a great go kart feeling.

I too actually prefer the Miata. No, they won't win any drag races, but I never used the brakes much either. The best way to describe them is going to ride go-karts with your friends. You ride them because they are fun and you can sling them around the turns and they feel so precise. Momentum is key and you don't care once you are at speed. I've ran down an M3 in mine through a hard off ramp into some twisties. 2380lbs doesn't let mass effect it as much when you change directions. They just stick, and it was dead stock with some tires and GR2 shocks. Very rewarding cars to drive quickly. I want another for sure.

Sorry to be longwinded OP. Have a blast with it! Turbo seems fun but not too sure I'd want to have to work on it with even more junk crammed in there.

10mph faster then sn95 anything ? a stock 94-95 gt or cobra 5.0 was a 92-98mph car trap stock umm a stock 96-98 cobra traps around 99-103 mph in the 1/4 bone stock. a stock saleen s351 n/a was a 105-110+ trap stock a stock supercharged s351 was a 115-120 trapping car stock.. a stock 350 trap is at about 94-105mph depending what year the first years 2003+ were 287 crank hp they were what a 220rwhp car stock thats not trapping over 100mph stock na even the rev up 300- 306hp models arent trapping much over 103-105 bone stock, hell even 370z with 332-350hp nismo was only a 102-107 trap car stock... so where are you getting 10mph faster then anything sn95? lol maybe 10mph faster then a 96 gt 2 valve auto bone stock vs a 300hp 350z lol

 

[paulyboy928]

That z is going to be awesome with the turbo, OP. I've always been a fan of the Z's. My old man has a g37 and its a blast to drive

 

[Sn95Snake]

10mph faster then sn95 anything ? a stock 94-95 gt or cobra 5.0 was a 92-98mph car trap stock umm a stock 96-98 cobra traps around 99-103 mph in the 1/4 bone stock. a stock saleen s351 n/a was a 105-110+ trap stock a stock supercharged s351 was a 115-120 trapping car stock.. a stock 350 trap is at about 94-105mph depending what year the first years 2003+ were 287 crank hp they were what a 220rwhp car stock thats not trapping over 100mph stock na even the rev up 300- 306hp models arent trapping much over 103-105 bone stock, hell even 370z with 332-350hp nismo was only a 102-107 trap car stock... so where are you getting 10mph faster then anything sn95? lol maybe 10mph faster then a 96 gt 2 valve auto bone stock vs a 300hp 350z lol

Well said!

 

[CompOrange04GT]

That z is going to be awesome with the turbo, OP. I've always been a fan of the Z's. My old man has a g37 and its a blast to drive

I'm hoping. SHooting for 400ish rwhp. Then drive it for a while. Eventually I'll pull the motor, but hopefully not for at least a year

10mph faster then sn95 anything ? a stock 94-95 gt or cobra 5.0 was a 92-98mph car trap stock umm a stock 96-98 cobra traps around 99-103 mph in the 1/4 bone stock. a stock saleen s351 n/a was a 105-110+ trap stock a stock supercharged s351 was a 115-120 trapping car stock.. a stock 350 trap is at about 94-105mph depending what year the first years 2003+ were 287 crank hp they were what a 220rwhp car stock thats not trapping over 100mph stock na even the rev up 300- 306hp models arent trapping much over 103-105 bone stock, hell even 370z with 332-350hp nismo was only a 102-107 trap car stock... so where are you getting 10mph faster then anything sn95? lol maybe 10mph faster then a 96 gt 2 valve auto bone stock vs a 300hp 350z lol

Fortunately.. it'll never see a quarter mile. As this car was never.. and will never be built for quarter mile racing. It's built to handle

So bring on the Sn95's... we will go in a straight line for a bit... then once the turn comes up...The real fun begins

 

[KilledbyKenne]

Local Miata guys make me laugh. They see me driving around town and want to play. After a while I cave and blast it in 3rd gear for a second or two. After they catch up they yell at me, "Let's go to the canyon!" lol

 

[CompOrange04GT]

If I want to go fast in a straight line... This will be getting built after the 350z

( Yes I still have it)

 

[Zemedici]

oh boy

 

[RSbeast]

10mph faster then sn95 anything ? a stock 94-95 gt or cobra 5.0 was a 92-98mph car trap stock umm a stock 96-98 cobra traps around 99-103 mph in the 1/4 bone stock. a stock saleen s351 n/a was a 105-110+ trap stock a stock supercharged s351 was a 115-120 trapping car stock.. a stock 350 trap is at about 94-105mph depending what year the first years 2003+ were 287 crank hp they were what a 220rwhp car stock thats not trapping over 100mph stock na even the rev up 300- 306hp models arent trapping much over 103-105 bone stock, hell even 370z with 332-350hp nismo was only a 102-107 trap car stock... so where are you getting 10mph faster then anything sn95? lol maybe 10mph faster then a 96 gt 2 valve auto bone stock vs a 300hp 350z lol

The absolute fastest I got my 94 GT to run was 14.9 @ 89mph, that was with timing and a K&N.

My 95 cobra stock went 14.3 @ 94, rightfully slower than my stock LT1 t/a

My 97 cobra went 14.0 @ 99 stock. 13.5 @ 105 in 150DA mineshaft air with gears, intake and drag radials.

My 99 2v went bottom 14s at 95mph stock

These are what mustangs normally run.

215 hp, 240hp, 300hp, 270hp

On paper the Z should run like the 97 cobra except a hair faster - which omg it magically does.

I guess we should count every aftermarket mustang ever though and lump terminators and cobraRs with your usual sn95s.

So no, it doesn't have 10mph on the special models like a blown or 351 Saleen car; but for your run of the mill sn95 - yeah good luck.

The fact SOME are barely faster than a car that's considered 'underpowered' isn't saying much.

 

[smitty2919]

In terms of handling, I'd suggest a square rim/tire setup (same width all corners), and a stiffer front sway bar.

With a little work, 315 width tires can fit all-around, makes for a champsionship-level BSP autocross car:

Never would have throught you can stick a 315 square under one of those.

4 wheels > 3 wheels but impressive to see the grip ability to lift a tire that high lol

 

[smitty2919]

That video showing the miata and the new mustang is a joke. Like someone said open track days with vastly varying driver experience, not to mention all that showed me was that the Miata can maintain higher speed in the corners than the mustang could (which could be due to any number of reasons...tires, suspension vehicle weight, driver ability etc). It DOES NOT show that they can get out of their own way...why? Well the mustang pulled like a freight train on the straights...

Now, put a roots blower or turbo on a Miata (while it won;t be a monster) it will surprise a lot of people. Some of the fastest local autocrossers in my are of NKY have SC Miata's that are within 2 sec of built C5Z's. Miatas are WOT 90% of the time. Mash the pedal and steer. A Vette or mustang take more finess to get those bigger hips around turns etc.

That being said, I STILL won't own a miata unless it had a HCIE LS motor stuffed under it. Even still it is a very limited vehicle to own given it's small size.

 

[F8l Vnm]

Yuk! Ugly ride with even worse sounding exhaust. Like a dying mosquito.
No man should drive this car. Period. Nor should they drive the Carolla with leather

 

[CompOrange04GT]

The absolute fastest I got my 94 GT to run was 14.9 @ 89mph, that was with timing and a K&N.

My 95 cobra stock went 14.3 @ 94, rightfully slower than my stock LT1 t/a

My 97 cobra went 14.0 @ 99 stock. 13.5 @ 105 in 150DA mineshaft air with gears, intake and drag radials.

My 99 2v went bottom 14s at 95mph stock

These are what mustangs normally run.

215 hp, 240hp, 300hp, 270hp

On paper the Z should run like the 97 cobra except a hair faster - which omg it magically does.

I guess we should count every aftermarket mustang ever though and lump terminators and cobraRs with your usual sn95s.

So no, it doesn't have 10mph on the special models like a blown or 351 Saleen car; but for your run of the mill sn95 - yeah good luck.

The fact SOME are barely faster than a car that's considered 'underpowered' isn't saying much.

I also loled @ comparing a Cobra R to a base 350z.

My 96 GT went 15.4, my 94 GT took gears, intake, exhaust, and a tire to hit 13s.

I'm the first one to say my 350z is dog shit slow in a straight line ( which the turbo will fix)

But again... like you have stated... This car wasn't built for a straight line, nor will I be doing straight line racing

Yuk! Ugly ride with even worse sounding exhaust. Like a dying mosquito.
No man should drive this car. Period. Nor should they drive the Carolla with leather

Fortunately.. Even after turbo install I will have a stock type exhaust. Dont want it to be overly loud and I'd rather hear turbo.

And Corolla with leather?

1. Didn't know Corollas came with a 2jz
2. It's suede interior

 

[CompOrange04GT]

Car is now at shop.

Picked out a McLeod stage 2 clutch.

I also need injectors ( no clue what to get)

And these 245's on the car now aren't gonna hold the power at all. So time to go tire shopping too

 

[R.D.P.]

Get DW injectors. Best bang for the buck.

 

[PaxtonShelby]

I can't believe all the haters. Good lord. I hope the OP enjoys the heck out of the little Z. A little boost should make it really fun.

 

[CompOrange04GT]

Kit is on. Now I wait for the tue, and I want to put different tires on it before I drive it.

Hopefully another 2 weeks or so until I can drive it.

 

[BlackHrtStang]

Wow. The hate is strong in here. Lol. I have been looking at a 350/370z to replace my 3v. I have had a few mustangs and want something more sports car ish with out breaking the bank which is why these cars are on my radar. Op. Should be fun with that turbo!