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Old 05-03-2013, 02:22 AM
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Easiest swap ever.
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Took me just under a year, and the KL V6 swap is easy.
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Quick update - we have all the custom parts needed to get the car running.

Also working on an oil pan/pump design that will maintain OEM steering geometry. Once the car is running and bugs worked out we will be able to test out this option. Again, just going to take some time.
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Originally Posted by magicdc2
Quick update - we have all the custom parts needed to get the car running.

Also working on an oil pan/pump design that will maintain OEM steering geometry. Once the car is running and bugs worked out we will be able to test out this option. Again, just going to take some time.
In case anyone is interested, we started it up this weekend:

After a little more testing we will begin work on the final subframe and oil pan design.
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What header are you using?
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Originally Posted by magicdc2
first run

Very nice man, hopefully you guys figured out **** along the way to make the swap easier/faster.
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So SICK. do want.
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Originally Posted by motormechanic
What header are you using?
we made it. I will be getting some headers "mass" produced eventually. It will be a new design to make optimum power. This first header was done just to get exhaust gases from A to B.
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that exhaust side is just BEGGING for a snail

I'm just sayin
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Does it pop nasty vtak yet?
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Needs more 15x10s with 275 A6!
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Needs more 13x10s with 20x10r13 AVONS!
Fixed
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Originally Posted by motormechanic
What header are you using?
K-Swap NB header, off the shelf.
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Fixed
Ban for autocrossing.
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Originally Posted by 18psi
that exhaust side is just BEGGING for a snail

I'm just sayin
Beggin for a 2.7L stroker kit, vtec killers and some Kinsler ITBS
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Originally Posted by ctdrftna
Beggin for a 2.7L stroker kit, vtec killers and some Kinsler ITBS
Psh, just needs suspension and some aero an tires. Even stock, when well driven, this thing is gonna haul ***.
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I'm so in to do this. Its different, will be quick and reliable.
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Any updates?
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Originally Posted by jacob300zx
Any updates?
Yes! more detailed updates here:
K24 Miata swap... finally a reality - Page 9 - K20A.org .:. The K Series Source . Honda / Acura K20a k24a Engine Forum

Basically, the car running and fully drivable, just is open header right now. I've put a few miles on it, everything feels great.

Phase 2 is well underway - I have a V8 roadsters subframe installed, with the steering rack put back to its stock location. I had a custom CNC'd oil pump adapter made that works in conjunction with an RSX-S oil pump, so the rack/pump clearance is good. Now we are just modding the steel oil pan so everything clears nicely.

Once thats done, we just have to finish the exhaust and get it on the dyno.

After that, we will have a 100% functional K24 powered miata that retains factory steering geometry. How about that?
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