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NB steering rack and tie rod ends replaced NA steering rack and ends.
NB steering rack and tie rod ends replaced NA steering rack and ends.
0 2015/08/06 11:48:15
V8Roadster frame rails installed. PPF attached. Old diff out, Torsen LSD, half shafts and drive shaft in.
V8Roadster frame rails installed. PPF attached. Old diff out, Torsen LSD, half shafts and drive shaft in.
0 2015/08/06 11:48:01
What we started with...
What we started with...
0 2015/08/06 11:37:40
New timing chain & guides, and new oil pump chain and guides yet to be installed.
New timing chain & guides, and new oil pump chain and guides yet to be installed.
0 2015/08/06 11:36:44
Frame rail bolt view from above
Frame rail bolt view from above
0 2015/08/06 11:34:25
All bolted in... cooling system, exhaust system, throttle body-manifold assembly, and wire harnesses yet to be done.
All bolted in... cooling system, exhaust system, throttle body-manifold assembly, and wire harnesses yet to be done.
0 2015/08/06 11:34:01
Now the hoist is re-positioned and the assembly lifted for bolting to chassis. My son's LS1-swapped Miata to the right with 6-speed trans.
Now the hoist is re-positioned and the assembly lifted for bolting to chassis. My son's LS1-swapped Miata to the right with 6-speed trans.
0 2015/08/06 11:33:50
Easier to roll it all under pre-assembled than lift it into place from above. Once underneath, chassis is lowered onto jack stands.
Easier to roll it all under pre-assembled than lift it into place from above. Once underneath, chassis is lowered onto jack stands.
0 2015/08/06 11:33:41
Engine hoist lifts chassis
Engine hoist lifts chassis
0 2015/08/06 11:33:18
Engine-trans-subframe assembly rolled under chassis on custom-made dolly. Rear wheels on blocks. We learned this doing the LS1 V8 swap on the other Miata in this photo.
Engine-trans-subframe assembly rolled under chassis on custom-made dolly. Rear wheels on blocks. We learned this doing the LS1 V8 swap on the other Miata in this photo.
0 2015/08/06 11:33:09
Trans bolted to engine, bolted to subframe.
Trans bolted to engine, bolted to subframe.
0 2015/08/06 11:32:58
New K-Miata oil pan.. and a frosty brew for extra lubrication.
New K-Miata oil pan.. and a frosty brew for extra lubrication.
0 2015/08/06 11:32:45
New flywheel and clutch assembly.
New flywheel and clutch assembly.
0 2015/08/06 11:32:25
New oil pump installation and adapter plate for Miata OEM trans.
New oil pump installation and adapter plate for Miata OEM trans.
0 2015/08/06 11:32:06
New subframe from V-8 Roadsters/K-Miata with motor mounts in place for Honda 2.4 V-Tec K24A2.
New subframe from V-8 Roadsters/K-Miata with motor mounts in place for Honda 2.4 V-Tec K24A2.
0 2015/06/11 06:15:42
Front suspension bolted in for my 1990 NA with coil-overs.
Front suspension bolted in for my 1990 NA with coil-overs.
0 2015/06/11 06:15:36