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1997 Mazda Miata STO Edition, numbered, won't start, photo 11 / 12

Specs

Year

1997

Condition

Needs work

Mileage

161491 miles

Car

Year
1997
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5 Miata

Powertrain

Engine
New head installed and timed, will not start (electrical or fuel suspected)
Transmission
automatic

Condition

Mileage
161491 miles
Body style
Convertible

Other

suspension
Goodwin Racing coilovers
wheels_tires
Avanti Storm wheels (11 lb)

Build it into a race car

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Description

97 Miata STO edition numered car with emblem and number on dash. over $2k in upgraded parts:NRG quick release steering wheel,MSP2 aftermarket ECU $700 in box, skunk2 intake in box $450, Skunk pro throttle body, Radium fuel rail and gauge, air fuel with broadband O2, Goodwin Racing coil overs. Avanti storm wheels 11lbs. good: texas and oklahoma car- body no rust and frame in great shape. top and glass in good shape for age. original dash in great shape. leather seats worn, but good for age. pop ups work bad: head was leaking oil. replaced head, front oil seal, timing belt, and tensioner. new ford head and valves-ford and mazda interchange during these years. still have original head and is in good shape but would need rebuild. Put new head on and timed but wont start. elec or fuel issue. turns over but does not run. paint original-needs paint job. price is firm at $5000 given numbered STO, body condition, and aftermarket parts.

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