Quote Originally Posted by LOLABOX
Because it does exactly what I need it to and still has more power (stock) than your "sports" car.

Turbo II FC, stock crank: 189hp.
Honda Element K24A4, stock crank: 160hp.
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(Stock Miata 1.6l Engine, stock crank: 120hp.)

Stock NA series Miata Curb Weight: 2100lb.
Stock Honda Element Curb Weight: 3433lb.

FC Swap Power to Weight: 11.1:1 lb:hp
Element Power to Weight: 21.45:1 lb:hp
NA Miata Power to Weight: 17.5:1 lb:hp

Numbers, taken purely out of context, are irrelevant to an intellectual discussion of facts. I have even neglected to mention the significant difference in center-of-mass between the Miata and the Element. Combined with the greater overall mass this would mean that the Element would be incapable of even beating the stock miata and it's significantly lower torque curve in an autocross match-up, due to the much lower turning speed required by that. The Miata is also nearly perfectly balanced, almost 50/50, while the element suffers from a common honda nose-heavy syndrome.

How exactly, and in what way, is your car significantly more powerful than even the most basic stock miata? Yes, your 2.4l engine does produce more horsepower than the Miata does, however the 4 extra lb:hp on your element means that the Miata still has a power advantage you would have a difficult time beating. You talk a lot, but you still drive an ugly crossover.


On the topic of the top-mount: Maybe he had an aftermarket hood that he sold prior to selling the car itself that included a functional roof scoop? That's the only reason I can think of for having a top-mount Rotor swap.