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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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I have seen a LS6 powered Miata, now that is sweet.

Good luck on the build.

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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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Stop being such snobs people... ricer this ricer that.... to a Lambo owner ur a ricer yourself lol

Its actually very interesting, and you gota admit the Rx8 is a good lookign car...

I wouldnt go through the trouble, but very interesting!
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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Single turbo C5 developed by HINSON

these guys do TONS of development for the C5!!!!

I like the project, can't stand whining liberals

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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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An interesting idea,but those RX8's are simply butt ugly!
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The RX8s have an almost uncanny ability to provide a very smooth ride AND handle very well at the same time - think 3-series BMW but at much less cost.
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