Thank you all for the replies
Rod Zuffen (this is my favorite hobby w/German girl , heh heh) I am a driving enthusiast not a Historian , a near 40 yr old vehicle is not reliable nor has the performance that I desire. Not with an anemic estrogen inducing 96 hp power plant.I hope my statements/comments won't offend you . If the car had the power and reliability of a modern cars in which I feel confident in making any extended trips, sure I have no qualms keeping it stock. I love the lines and the way the car looks it jus needs a big wing , flared fenders and fart can tail pipe.
AM 3037, it seems that ewery other coversion is a sr20det . I don't want to fall in line with everybody , I don't want to be unique. I just want to be odd,besides I alredy have a turbocharged car my trusy ol' 97 6spd bpu++++ Supra.baddest car I'll ever own.
Autronic , I've heard about the Ford 302 conversion If that engine is a tight fit I would imagine a uz series w/DOHC would be even more difficult or more than likely an inprobable conversion.Damn I don't have many options.
If I keep it stock I better get used to all the Miata owners questioning my sexuality.
Will