Dropkick

Hey everyone. Im looking to pick up my first Miata, a '90-'97 but as the title states, im a bit lost. I traded in my Camaro SS for a Genesis coupe, so i miss having a fun car. I still have a spare LS1 in my garage and was wondering if its worth dropping in? Id like to see around 400 whp. any advice would be great. thanks.

Braineack

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Welcome to the site Dropkick, thanks for joining up!

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pdexta

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Welcome to the site. As for the LS1, it's definitely not just a "drop in" situation, but it's certainly been done before. There are quite a few kits out there if you're not up to fabricating stuff yourself and there should be plenty of information available. As for the "is it worth it", I don't think anyone would argue that it's a better powerplant to start with.

Dropkick

Thanks for the info. are there any motors that are a bit easier to install that could achieve what im looking for? sry for the noobness.

mgeoffriau

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If you're going to do a motor swap, the LSx is as "easy" as anything else, with more reward for your work.

matthewdesigns

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While there are a couple here, you aren't going to find much info here on MiataTurbo on V8 swaps. Miata.net has a forum dedicated to that, and there's tons of info on the web in general. It would be a total blast, and I'm starting to daydream about an LSx Miata myself.

http://forum.miata.net/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=38 Miata.net V8 forum
http://www.flyinmiata.com/V8/ A well known/regarded vendor who sells swap kits

triple88a

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It all depends on your skill. If you're doing a motor swap you'll need to do body stiffening anyhow so both platforms will be a good choice. Over here emissions are not done on obd 1 vehicles so if your location is the same that will be something to think about. 96-97 are obd2 models.

There was a dude selling a supercharged vett powered NA in cali i believe.

EunosBen

Call FM about it, discuss it, and when you decided its too much of a ball ache, buy a turbo setup for them and go for the same power, rejoice when you feel the boost!

RavynX

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Welcome to the forums. Expect 325 whp when swapping in a stock LS1; you'll need motor work to get up to that 400. I would drive the stock LS1 in a Miata first before going for that '400' goal; it's a lot to handle on its own.

Dropkick

well, i have the stock ls1 because i swapped my SS with an iron 408. if i do drop it in ill have it machined to atleast a 402.