Grr honda haters

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Originally posted by nonovurbizniz
As far as that is concerned though it's just dumb... unless it's a 1/4 mi car only and even then it then frames just aren't strong enough to handle that much power... my buddy had to put frame rail connectors on his mustang... imagine what that power would do to a miata.

Actually subframe connectors are more useful as a chassis brace as opposed to providing torsional bracing to counteract the motor's power. Since they use subframes, after a good amount of time the doors can begin to sag and shut poorly. Plus you ever try auto-X'ing a subframe car? Talk about disappointing. But I agree...putting V8s in compacts is just a mistake. A few years ago I saw an older-style 240ZX or SX (I think that's what it was...not much of a domestic market Nissan fan) that had a blown LT1 motor. The thing was wicked fast but he didn't actually hook up until 4th gear. I also helped a friend shoehorn a blown 302 crate motor into a Miata that belonged to his dad...hmmm...500hp + sub-3000lb car = huge mistake.