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Old 08-07-2011, 02:31 AM
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Originally Posted by miata5620
Wouldn't it have been easier to just point out the lack of a turbo and piping vs pointing out stuff that would be the same as a 5 or 6 speed? Maybe its just me?
Lack of? Don't see how the transmission would effect the turbo IC piping etc...
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Old 08-07-2011, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Mazduh
Lack of? Don't see how the transmission would effect the turbo IC piping etc...
I am not talking about the transmission at all. I am saying the mazdaspeed is known for being the only factory turbo'd miata. If you pop the hood and show the fact there is no turbo or intercooler piping. Basically I am saying take the transmission out of the equation and just point out the fact there is no turbo so it is not a MSM.

I am assuming the car didnt have a aftermarket turbo set up on it.
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Old 08-07-2011, 10:28 AM
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You are confused. It is still a MSM, someone just removed the 6spd and put in a 5spd. So it was still turbo.

At least this is how I'm reading it.
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Old 08-07-2011, 03:24 PM
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I'm pretty sure phil would know if it was an MSM or not, considering he has one.
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Old 08-16-2011, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by FRT_Fun
You are confused. It is still a MSM, someone just removed the 6spd and put in a 5spd. So it was still turbo.

At least this is how I'm reading it.

That' the way I read it also. The 5spd's have a reputation of shifting much better than the 6spds. And when modded the MSM's don't really need the 6spd to stay in the powerband. That's my take anyway.
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Old 08-16-2011, 12:42 PM
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That being said... anyone want to trade their MSM 6spd for my 97 5sd
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Old 08-16-2011, 12:56 PM
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Know you said trade, but I was on ebay a few minutes ago and saw a MSM 6speed for sale for like $1200 which is kinda a deal.
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Old 08-16-2011, 03:16 PM
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Got mine for $600.
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Well on accounta they go for $2k easy with low miles... $600 is a damn steal.
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Old 08-16-2011, 04:30 PM
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I had to drive to kentucky though, and nobody likes kentucky.
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