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A Very Fabulous Miata
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Well, I don't post here that often, but I'm finally building another Miata again, meaning I'll probably be here a lot more often. So, I've had this little guy for awhile now, and it's been a good daily, but with almost 300k on the clock, it's starting to get a little tired. Decided to build this thing up and shred with it. It's been sitting in my garage not moving for almost a year now, and I've been collecting parts for the same amount of time. Now, I've almost got everything I need, and I should have it together soon.
The car when I first got it about five years ago...decent shape https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1366701516 Repainted it, threw some Stance on and some 6ULs https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1366701516 I've got J Abbott's motor out of his 2011 FD car, and it's pretty awesome; Eagle rods, JE pistons, crank and head work, and all built by the man, Greg, at Millennium motors in Temecula. Abbott had around 400whp in this motor, but I'll be shooting for a nice 300 on e85 I'm thinking. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1366701516 Picked up a Garrett GTX2860 .64 with a Tial ex housing, and a Tial MSV WG...all Vband! https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1366701516 Pulled the motor, and de-greased the entire bay, transmission, and power-plant frame https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1366701516 Motor's in! https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1366701516 Replaced pretty much everything; bushings, arms, wheel bearings, hubs, knuckles, sway bars, end-links, big brakes, lines, tie rods, ball joints...etc. Been kinda crazy, I almost feel like I'm restoring this car at the same time. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1366701516 Abe's working on something for me ;) https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1366701516 New Wilwood Rotor coating is rad https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1366701516 ANGLLLLLLE https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1366701516 Awesome Interior http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ps401c95cd.jpg Anyways, that's it for now...more to come later. |
NICE!!!
You may not get so many good comments on your drift upgrades but hang in there! |
Some quality parts, it seems.
Is that an FD3S in the background? If so, what engine and how many times has it been replaced? |
Yay on the nice engine and turbo parts
Nay on the d0r1fto junk But the former is actually really cool, so much so that most here will get over the latter :) |
Originally Posted by jbguillo
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If you look on the steering arm on the upright there is a big blob of weld under the powder coat, looks like he lengthened the steering arm.
That engine setup is interesting. Its a 99-00 engine but you're running the NA cas and like a 60-2 crank wheel. I thought you were putting in a NA8 until I saw it in the bay with a flattop. |
That's a work of art. I usually hate drift car setups because they are rarely done right. You good sir, are doing it right.
Also, Hard-o Gay for an avatar. :rofl: |
Originally Posted by Leafy
(Post 1004365)
If you look on the steering arm on the upright there is a big blob of weld under the powder coat, looks like he lengthened the steering arm.
Thanks for pointing that out. A german TÜV Inspector would probably go mad, if i would modify my steering arm like this. So, sadly, no solution for me. BTW, very(!) nice build! |
Originally Posted by Monti
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:idea:
Thanks for pointing that out. A german TÜV Inspector would probably go mad, if i would modify my steering arm like this. So, sadly, no solution for me. BTW, very(!) nice build! |
Originally Posted by 18psi
(Post 1004357)
Yay on the nice engine and turbo parts
Nay on the d0r1fto junk But the former is actually really cool, so much so that most here will get over the latter :)
Originally Posted by Leafy
(Post 1004365)
That engine setup is interesting. Its a 99-00 engine but you're running the NA cas and like a 60-2 crank wheel. I thought you were putting in a NA8 until I saw it in the bay with a flattop.
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Originally Posted by Scrappy Jack
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Some quality parts, it seems.
Is that an FD3S in the background? If so, what engine and how many times has it been replaced? https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1366734005 |
O LAWD!!! I am in love with that thing.
Please post more pics. '10 LS3 swapped? SO....MUCH....WANT |
So the steering arm modification is for easier parallel parking? hehe
Nice build! |
This thread is now about your FD-LS, unless you start a new one or point us to another forum that does not require registration to view.
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Originally Posted by jbguillo
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It's a 94 with a 10' LS3...so it hasn't blown up at all, and hopefully never will haha. It's just an awesome car to cruise around on a nice day; dyno'd 430whp, 440wtq.
I hate you now. |
First I saw this:
Originally Posted by jbguillo
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Stance
Then I saw this:
Originally Posted by jbguillo
(Post 1004287)
Picked up a Garrett GTX2860 .64 with a Tial ex housing, and a Tial MSV WG...all Vband!https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1366701516
Then I saw that FD and heard your description, and now I'm like :bowrofl: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1366701516 |
Originally Posted by Savington
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I remember seeing that car for sale (or one exactly like it) somewhere while I was dreaming and googling "LSx FD". Someday I'll build one as a DD.
I hate you now. Car is worth every penny :drool: ....someday Why are you selling? |
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Originally Posted by Scrappy Jack
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This thread is now about your FD-LS, unless you start a new one or point us to another forum that does not require registration to view.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1366857013
Originally Posted by tincan
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CA 1994 LS3 Mazda FD RX-7 - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum
Car is worth every penny :drool: ....someday Why are you selling? |
I wouldn't be worried about people going to steal it. It's the cops and getting sent to the ref is what I would be worried about. And that's what worries me in my car. Sweet Miata, badass FD. I am so torn, either buy another Miata and do an LS swap or do it to the one I have now. I want turbo on it though!
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