mazda mx5 v8 conversion
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miata.net forum is a good place to start. A lot of conversions go on here http://forum.miata.net/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=38
Flyin miata do a V8 conversion although not Ford. http://www.flyinmiata.com/V8/
Also monster miata http://www.monstermiata.com/
Flyin miata do a V8 conversion although not Ford. http://www.flyinmiata.com/V8/
Also monster miata http://www.monstermiata.com/
crofty1984 said:
£1500 FOR A CHEVY ls1 and another £1000 for the kit....
This man speaks sense - Chevy V8 over the Ford any day:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG7TUVjfcb0
Worth it for the noise alone, bonus points for sleeper value.
crofty1984 said:
Howard- said:
OH god, want!
If this was a readily available conversion in the UK and didn't cost daft amounts (like more than, I dunno, 3k - plucking a figure out of thin air) then I wouldn't half be tempted. Imagine it
£1500 FOR A CHEVY ls1 and another £1000 for the kit....If this was a readily available conversion in the UK and didn't cost daft amounts (like more than, I dunno, 3k - plucking a figure out of thin air) then I wouldn't half be tempted. Imagine it
That little?
Gizmo! said:
crofty1984 said:
Howard- said:
OH god, want!
If this was a readily available conversion in the UK and didn't cost daft amounts (like more than, I dunno, 3k - plucking a figure out of thin air) then I wouldn't half be tempted. Imagine it
£1500 FOR A CHEVY ls1 and another £1000 for the kit....If this was a readily available conversion in the UK and didn't cost daft amounts (like more than, I dunno, 3k - plucking a figure out of thin air) then I wouldn't half be tempted. Imagine it
That little?
crofty1984 said:
maser_spyder said:
Did I miss something?
I'm seeing ~~ $4000 for the kit, plus the engine?
http://www.bossfrog.biz/Miata_V8_Swap.htmlI'm seeing ~~ $4000 for the kit, plus the engine?
Though you may need other bits. still not near $4000 though
There is somebody on youtube who put a V12 in his MX5, I'll have a look now to see if I can find the linky.....
ETA - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1ZIIVsUV3U
Edited by maser_spyder on Tuesday 20th April 22:26
alephnull said:
Surely it would ruin the handling? Why not put a lighter (more modern) engine in instead?
The Chevrolet LSX engine series use alumin(i)um blocks, so even though they are larger than the MX-5's iron block, they don't weigh much more. Combined with a heavier rear diff and beefed-up driveshaft and hind quarters, the weight distribution on most of these V8 conversions remains extremely close to an unmodded '5. So, you end up with a well balanced, 1200kg-ish 400BHP-ish MX5, which I'm sure will be a giggle to drive.I want.
EDIT: As for modern, the LSX engines are not old American engines based on 50s technology - they were a new design first used in 1997. They might have pushrods, but that allows the camshaft assembly to sit low down for a lower centre of gravity, and the block (as I have said) is aluminium and very light for its size. These engines will also return over 30mpg in Corvettes, so for their size and power output, they are relatively light and economical.
Don't believe everything you hear on Top Gear
Oh, and don't even start on leaf springs..........
Edited by Taffer on Tuesday 20th April 23:02
Taffer said:
These engines will also return over 30mpg in Corvettes, so for their size and power output, they are relatively light and economical.
So due to the fact that the MX5s weigh.. *works it out*... *carries the 1*... around f
k all, the economy when cruising ought to be pretty amazing too? Howard- said:
Taffer said:
These engines will also return over 30mpg in Corvettes, so for their size and power output, they are relatively light and economical.
So due to the fact that the MX5s weigh.. *works it out*... *carries the 1*... around fk all, the economy when cruising ought to be pretty amazing too? 
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