Finally! Finished my LS2 V8 Miata

[LS2 V8 Miata]

Finally after 3 years, I finished it after all the discussions of whether it would screw up the 50/50 blance, wouldn't the HP and Torque tear it apart. Well Reality is, it's as stout as any TVR or Cobra, with a slighly lighter GVW and it runs GREAT.

What's your opinion? Watch some Video first, it might change your mind. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHVhoYBeyMk

[rhinochopig]

I thought the LS swap was a common mod. There is a US company specialising in this IIRC.

Looks a neat install though

[Glade]

Edited by Glade on Sunday 2nd August 22:46

[mybrainhurts]

Superb job...

Glad to see a fellow old fart keeping up the good work...

[carl_w]

Does the aspect ratio keep switching for everyone else (from 4:3 to 16:9) or is that just me?

[cw42]

carl_w said:

Does the aspect ratio keep switching for everyone else (from 4:3 to 16:9) or is that just me?

did for me too. Awesome car though

[Altrezia]

Sweet!

[Boosted LS1]

rhinochopig said:

I thought the LS swap was a common mod. There is a US company specialising in this IIRC.

That's probably the OP you're referring to.

[Murph7355]

Like that very much.

[cptsideways]

Sure would like a go in that!!

Been wanting to do a Lexus UZ conversion in one for a while, but that looks great

[LS2 V8 Miata]

When I started there were only Ford 5.0 conversion kits available (manufacturer stated about 250 kits sold world-wide market) I after extensive research, 4 years ago, I found only 2 one-offs being built with LS1s and some talk about people wanting to develop conversion kits. NOW, today there are two, known, reputable LSX Miata conversion kit manufacturers, but their total numbers sold, combined are estimated to be less than 100. Well known Flyin' Miata in the states is actually "Doing" LSX Miata conversions now and selling top quality kits and parts.

Mine took over 3 years because of my dis-satisfaction with prototype k-members and a lot of various parts, and just starting over again in major chassis issues, until I'm finally happy.

Yup, the Video format jumping is some kinda You-Tube anomoly, the whole thing was shot & edited in 16:9

Edited by LS2 V8 Miata on Sunday 2nd August 23:14

[Nee_Naw]

What a great car, wish there was more footage of it actually moving. I'd love to hear what that thing sounds like going through the gears and just how fast it is.

Edited by Nee_Naw on Sunday 2nd August 23:16

[carl_w]

Like a TVR with Japanese build quality. WNTL?

[LS2 V8 Miata]

I'll see if I can figure out that aspect issue and I'll be doing some in-car driving around (Mountain roads here) Video and I'll remeber to post it up here.

Thought you "Chaps" might appreciate my Cannon salute at the end too.

I don't know common TVR weight numbers, but my Miata is around 2600 Lbs. (electric windows & other comfort junk included)

Edited by LS2 V8 Miata on Sunday 2nd August 23:23

[Yoshiwaan]

Hehe, surely that must get a few people looking around for the source of the noise and looking right passed you.

Very impressive, must be great fun to drive.

[Ecurie Ecosse]

Fantastic! I would love to drive one of those.

A great job too, it must have been great driving it when it was all finished.

LOL at the first comments people make are around whether it is actually a common mod that a company carries out, and about the aspect ratio of the video.

OP, I salute you!

[LS2 V8 Miata]

I street drove this Miata, I bought it used from the original owner(a woman) and loved the absolute dis-respect it garnered both on the street and in the SCCA and NASA roadracing events I participated in for about 4 years.

NOW it's an ultimate "Sleeper", so much fun ahead with encountering the typical WRX-STI, Turbo Honda kids and S-2000 owners, eh?

[Collaudatore]

LS2 V8 Miata said:

What's your opinion? Watch some Video first, it might change your mind. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHVhoYBeyMk

Only one issue.


You forgot to tell everyone to crank up their speakers

[350GT]

I would imagine the Japanese car drivers would be OK... It would be the Corvettes, Camaros, and other hillbilly hicks that would be disdainful.

[HRG.]

LS2 V8 Miata said:

I street drove this Miata, I bought it used from the original owner(a woman) and loved the absolute dis-respect it garnered both on the street and in the SCCA and NASA roadracing events I participated in for about 4 years.

NOW it's an ultimate "Sleeper", so much fun ahead with encountering the typical WRX-STI, Turbo Honda kids and S-2000 owners, eh?

Sleeper? I'm not really getting cats, never mind a silencer