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    Quote Originally Posted by Jecht
    It isn't just the flywheel/clutch that makes the car rev faster you know - the crankshaft is heavier in the 1.8. I have to agree with Simontibbett, I like the 1.6 engines better. The 1.6 revs quicker than the 1.8, plus the 1.8 isn't much more powerful than the 1.6 despite the increase in displacement. The 1.8 does have more torque, but the 1.6 responds better to FI.
    1.8>1.6

    just look at how many more people are making more power on stock 1.8's that 1.6's
    http://www.miataturbo.net/forum/showthread.php?t=20544

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    Quote Originally Posted by redrumracer
    1.8>1.6

    just look at how many more people are making more power on stock 1.8's that 1.6's
    http://www.miataturbo.net/forum/showthread.php?t=20544
    That link proves nothing...

    ...and how many times have I beat you?

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    Quote Originally Posted by simontibbett
    That link proves nothing...

    ...and how many times have I beat you?
    uh oh... I hear a call out...

    *instigates*
    Back to being stock and slow

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    Quote Originally Posted by simontibbett
    That link proves nothing...

    ...and how many times have I beat you?
    once and it was only to about 40 roughly , plus thats when i had my 40+ lbs rims and tires. and that link does prove quite a bit

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    Quote Originally Posted by simontibbett
    That link proves nothing...

    ...and how many times have I beat you?
    i got a 1.8 for ya
    02' Miata




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    Quote Originally Posted by Doppelgänger
    i got a 1.8 for ya

    x2~! i got a stock one..

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