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Old May 3, 2013 | 02:22 AM
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Easiest swap ever.
Old May 3, 2013 | 08:56 AM
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Took me just under a year, and the KL V6 swap is easy.
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Old May 13, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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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.
Old Jul 8, 2013 | 09:54 AM
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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.
Old Jul 8, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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What header are you using?
Old Jul 8, 2013 | 01:38 PM
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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.
Old Jul 8, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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So SICK. do want.
Old Jul 8, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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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.
Old Jul 8, 2013 | 09:44 PM
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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!
Old Jul 12, 2013 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by aCab
Needs more 13x10s with 20x10r13 AVONS!
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by motormechanic
What header are you using?
K-Swap NB header, off the shelf.
Old Jul 12, 2013 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Leafy
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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
Old Jul 15, 2013 | 10:26 PM
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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 ***.
Old Jul 17, 2013 | 12:22 AM
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I'm so in to do this. Its different, will be quick and reliable.
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Any updates?
Old Oct 3, 2013 | 10:15 AM
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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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