Buying a 2001 VVT Engine!
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Buying a 2001 VVT Engine!
Hey guys! I found a great deal on an '01 VVT engine for only $400! It's going to be my project engine until I swap it in for the '92 engine that's currently in my car.
The only issue is that I need to drive 2.5 hrs to get the engine and driving said engine into my garage. I don't have a car/truck that I can transport this engine with but I do have a Miata.
Has anyone ever transported a Miata engine in their Miata? I was thinking that if I take out the passenger seat that it would fit just fine. I'd hate to drive 5 hrs round trip to find out otherwise.
The only issue is that I need to drive 2.5 hrs to get the engine and driving said engine into my garage. I don't have a car/truck that I can transport this engine with but I do have a Miata.
Has anyone ever transported a Miata engine in their Miata? I was thinking that if I take out the passenger seat that it would fit just fine. I'd hate to drive 5 hrs round trip to find out otherwise.
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I saw a photo from a guy who built an engine transport rack for the passenger area (seat removed) our of 2x4s. But just get yourself an old tire and some tie downs, and spring the $100 for the Home Depot truck. You're already getting a deal on the engine, don't risk damaging your car as well.
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I saw forrest carry a VVT motor in his miata with the passenger seat out. It was wrapped up in tarp etc and he had it buckled so it wouldn't move around while driving. That's the hard part. If you get into an accident and the motor launches at you... you're fahked.
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If anyone comes across this thread in the future and is wondering the same thing I was asking originally. The VVT fit like a glove with my passenger seat removed. There wasn't any damage nor residual smell throughout the entire process.
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