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Tankersley went large with 16 inch Enkei wheels and
225-50s up front and 245-45s on the rear.
Performance
V8
| Top Speed |
148 |
| 1/4 time |
12.6 |
| Speed |
111.6 |
| 0-60 |
4.2 |
| MPG |
16 |
| *Performance results reported by vehicle
owners. |
When the V8 conversion
was completed, Carcoa laid on the striking Ferrari Yellow exterior color onto the Simpson
Design body panels.
The interior was ordered from Moss Motors and includes leather
seat skins, Rosewood dash fascias and a roll bar. Tunes are supplied by Kenwood and
Alpine.
Both Gosney's and Tankersley's Italias are stunning examples of
hybrid engineering. And, while not everyone's taste runs in the same circles, most
agree that the Simpson Design Italia is perhaps the most visually pleasing conversion
package for the Miata.
Owner: Diamond Industries
(James Tankersley)
San Marcos, California
Car: 1992
Color: Ferrari Yellow
Exterior: Simpson Design Italia package, racing fuel filler
Suspension: Eibach springs, KYB shocks, Jackson Racing
anti-sway bars.
Tires & Wheels: Eikei 16x7 wheels, 225/50-16 and 245/45-16 BFG tires.
Engine: 302 cubic inch Ford V8
Performance: Custom headers, FRP cam, Ford Cobra pulleys, Crane coill, Flowmaster
mufflers.
Transmission: Tremec five-speed, FRP King Cobra clutch, Diamond Motorsports
shifter.
Interior: Moss leather seat skins, Rosewood accents, Moss roll bar.
Audio: Kenwood CD player, Alpine and Infinity speakers. |
SOURCE: Simpson Design and Development
Dept. KC
6828 Twin Cedars Drive
Clinton, WA 98236
(360) 321-4122
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