Miata Mailing List: April 1993, Message #4
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Subject: Miata superchargers
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I just got my MCA product guide/newsletter yesterday.  An article in the
newsletter mentions that the Miata design engineers are devising an
aftermarket supercharger.  Apparently the original intent was to offer
a GTU Miata with a supercharger bolted in place of the existing power
steering pump, but the idea never made it off of the design floor.  

They said that they'd be doing an eval of the three available superchargers
soon (one company is already selling them I believe).  Prices are expected
to be in the $2-3K range.

Also noticed that one aftermarket parts company has devised a module that
sits in-line with the driver's side map light.  It's supposed to turn the
map light on when the door opens (no surprise here) and leave it on until
the ignition is turned on, providing light for getting the key in the
ignition.  Not a bad idea.  On the other hand it _is_ a minimalist car
and maybe it detracts from the whole concept to hang gewgaws and gimcracks
off of every last wire and bolt in the car...

Naaaaawwww!  

jdm
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