[CHASLT1]

Originally Posted by raptor5244

They did improve it a bit with the ND2. It likes to rev now to 7500 rpm and doesn’t run out of breath up there like the ND1 did but I hear you. I think around 250hp is all you need in that little 2,300 lb car to make it ridiculous.

The issue now is cost. I never thought I would see the day when a fully loaded Miata would cost over $40k.

Better not look at used C6 prices. I paid about as much for a used 2008 3LT C6 3 weeks ago as i did back in 2017 for a 2013 1LT base C6. Still plenty of very low mile C6's out there for sale.

[m6-lt1]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeROC

Yeah, the valve guide issue can hit or miss. Personally, I think doing the heads (which will addtess the potential problem), adding a cam, intake, and exhaust is the way to go anyway. The LS7 absolutely rips and sounds glorious with those mods. I also think it's a great engine to leave N/A and not add a supercharger or turbo setup.

Agree with what you said. Unfortunately I have to deal with emissions testing so heads cam is out of the question. But just fixing the heads is definitely on the table if I get an ls7 powered vehicle. Aside from its reliability issues the ls7 is the only naturally aspirated engine that lets you have your cake and eat it to. It has great bottom end and mid range, but also pulls extremely well up top. I want one so bad haha.

[Casper the friendly G]

Looks good. Fuselage looks like a Camaro.