The Miata engine is a 1.8 with a slight overbore and custom cam so I'd probably have to go easy if I used a H150. In the end I'm expecting ~170HP though I'm not sure on the torque number.

The other part I forgot to mention is part availability. I know in the wiki it says Ford Rangers fit when shortened, but after 6 months of looking I have been unable to find the holy grail AX R6, axle tag 3L73 4x4 4.10. I've found other axles that could fit great in theory but again can never find the right combination for sale. AE86, Celica/Supra, Volvo 1800, Volvo 242, RX7 GSL-SE. They can all work but I could never find the right combination of LSD, disc brake and a higher end gear ratio.

At this point I was just looking for other possible options that I might have missed so I can get this thing going. Money isn't the issue although I'm not going to just spend like an idiot. I did research a full custom rear end from MADDAT or Curry but the prices are insane.

Thanks for helping with the brainstorm...I'll keep looking!

I'm needing something beefier than the stock H145 for my 1200, but nothing crazy. I'm putting a 1.8 Miata motor in my car and I'm not sure what the best option in. I was hoping to get suggestions from others here in the U.S. based on my thoughts.

Option 1: Ford Explorer 8.8 w/posi+disc brake. Would need to be modified and smaller axles fitted.

Option 2: Full custom axle built by Curry or other. Seems like the cost just doesn't warrant having a solid axle still.

Option 3: Miata rear subframe fitted to Datsun. Would allow for LSD, disc brake and IRS.

The goal with the car is track days mostly. I'd really like to have an LSD and disc brakes, but could live with still having leaf springs in the end I think. Can anyone thing of a better option for me?

Tom this is probably a long shot but do you have any kind of rear end for the Datsun that can handle some extra power? I've got the $$$ if you have the part! :)

So I tried a few contact avenues for Steve but none of them have worked. The email address I found on here wasn't working and the users who said they knew him aren't responding to direct messages.

So most likely not possible to find?

Looking for this specific spoiler. Please let me know price with shipping to California 90808 zipcode.

Oh wow thanks for the info...I need to find one of those wrap around 1200 spoilers, it looks perfect!

So I'm looking at putting this style spoiler on my 1200 but was wondering if anyone knew if it would be too long or not, since it is made for a 240z.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-1978-3-p ... :2AkAAOSwrklVYIPa&vxp=mtr

This is from 2005 lol

Everything on the list is now sold except for the engine and 5 speed combo. Price is OBO