First Noob Post, Boost or Swap?
#1
First Noob Post, Boost or Swap?
Hello. I am in the process of purchasing a 1997 Miata. My dad has a 350 small Block Chevy motor that we are looking to put in a car. I have seen V8 swaps on Miata’s and I personally don’t think they’re too bad. Personally, I like the rotary sound and I’ve heard the V8 can be heavy in a Miata. I am definitely getting an an ECU first. Ideally, I want to just get a turbo kit for the stock motor. Is that the smartest option? Or would the 350 swap be worth it? I know they have conversion kits on Monster Miata and Flyin Miata
#3
Hello. I am in the process of purchasing a 1997 Miata. My dad has a 350 small Block Chevy motor that we are looking to put in a car. I have seen V8 swaps on Miata’s and I personally don’t think they’re too bad. Personally, I like the rotary sound and I’ve heard the V8 can be heavy in a Miata. I am definitely getting an an ECU first. Ideally, I want to just get a turbo kit for the stock motor. Is that the smartest option? Or would the 350 swap be worth it? I know they have conversion kits on Monster Miata and Flyin Miata
My dad has a chebby tree fitty.
I have seen V8 swaps.
I like the way rotaries sound.
I am getting an ecu for my car first, but don't know what engine i'm going to run.
I want to turbo the stock motor.
My head is spinning.
#15
I understand I should have specified, my apologies. My main question was whether to put a V8 in a Miata or a turbo. But I have gotten eaten apart already on another forum and some people were actually decent and helpful. I'll try not to **** you guys off with my dumb questions anymore.
For what it's worth, v8 swaps are really quite expensive. A turbo is a much easier project, and for the most part much cheaper. There's tons of information documented on this site as long as you're willing to do a little reading. If you are really thinking about going down the v8 road, I'd highly suggest an LS over an older sbc. But at the end of the day, a v8 swap is going to take a lot more time and money.
#16
I understand I should have specified, my apologies. My main question was whether to put a V8 in a Miata or a turbo. But I have gotten eaten apart already on another forum and some people were actually decent and helpful. I'll try not to **** you guys off with my dumb questions anymore.
If you ask me that without any background, i'm going to answer "neither, those both sound awful."
#17
There we go
For what it's worth, v8 swaps are really quite expensive. A turbo is a much easier project, and for the most part much cheaper. There's tons of information documented on this site as long as you're willing to do a little reading. If you are really thinking about going down the v8 road, I'd highly suggest an LS over an older sbc. But at the end of the day, a v8 swap is going to take a lot more time and money.
For what it's worth, v8 swaps are really quite expensive. A turbo is a much easier project, and for the most part much cheaper. There's tons of information documented on this site as long as you're willing to do a little reading. If you are really thinking about going down the v8 road, I'd highly suggest an LS over an older sbc. But at the end of the day, a v8 swap is going to take a lot more time and money.
#19
Hi, I'm a noob too
I'd get a turbo kit and some help from a professional shop (just judging by the information above). Turbo kit will probably be a quarter of the price of that swap. If you're looking for serious power, a LOT of other mods have to be done first to do it proper.. but you said it will be a summer daily, so I'd go with the turbo kit and shoot for some 200 whp depending on ur budget. Try to keep good looking
I'd get a turbo kit and some help from a professional shop (just judging by the information above). Turbo kit will probably be a quarter of the price of that swap. If you're looking for serious power, a LOT of other mods have to be done first to do it proper.. but you said it will be a summer daily, so I'd go with the turbo kit and shoot for some 200 whp depending on ur budget. Try to keep good looking
#20
Hi, I'm a noob too
I'd get a turbo kit and some help from a professional shop (just judging by the information above). Turbo kit will probably be a quarter of the price of that swap. If you're looking for serious power, a LOT of other mods have to be done first to do it proper.. but you said it will be a summer daily, so I'd go with the turbo kit and shoot for some 200 whp depending on ur budget. Try to keep good looking
I'd get a turbo kit and some help from a professional shop (just judging by the information above). Turbo kit will probably be a quarter of the price of that swap. If you're looking for serious power, a LOT of other mods have to be done first to do it proper.. but you said it will be a summer daily, so I'd go with the turbo kit and shoot for some 200 whp depending on ur budget. Try to keep good looking