The_Underdog

Well please feel free and I hope the videos help. Oh, and it would take major grapefruits to pilot a beast like that. I would likely chicken out before the gear change! Haha!

The_Underdog

Well thank you for the kind words and I'm glad you enjoy them! I appreciate you following along and I'm glad you can tolerate the silly stuff. I just throw that in there when I get bored.

The_Underdog

Hi Everyone!

Here's the latest update where we continue stripping down the Miata's chassis and then break down the stock four cylinder driveline to harvest the parts we'll reuse. All this work is necessary to make way for the upcoming firewall/tunnel surgery. The next update is going to have some fun LSx stuff in there, so be on the lookout for that on Feb. 27th.


If you'd like to see more pictures, check out my website: www.V8Mazda.com

Just chucking out a whole bunch of interior parts, wires and anything else I can get my hands on.


I'm gonna miss having this thing around. It's a great conversation piece.


Front subframe blown apart.


Rear subframe blown apart.


Now it's good and empty in there!


Thanks for checking it out!

-Tom

NitrousExpress

iTrader: (4)

I used to watch your videos on Youtube when you had the turbo'd setup! Glad to see you taking this project on!

Good luck,
Garrett

The_Underdog

Thank you Garrett and I appreciate that! Mmmm... Nitrous! Hmmm....

Project GatTagO

iTrader: (7)

Tom,

Clearly, this will be a top notch build. I just spent almost an hour watching your videos!

Andrew

ramairetransam

iTrader: (18)

wow , just wow, great video with commentary . I'm looking forward to seeing more of this .

TipsyMcStagger

iTrader: (1)

Mitch must be pissed that he can't find his coveralls.

Tipsy

IronBlocked

Such an honor having you here man

SupaDupaSteve

Hey! Nice seeing your build here too as well as v8miata.
PS- Did you know you can multiquote? so you can respond with quotes to everyone in one reply. Would probably make your life a little easier. Here's a quick picture I googled and found that basically tells you how.

smitty2919

In for progress.

The_Underdog

Thank you Andrew, I appreciate that! Oh and be careful, there may be some undesirable side effects when watching too much of my goofballery all at once.

Thank you sir, glad to hear it!

Haha, he's allright- he lets me use his coveralls, in exchange I unchain him from the basement hot water heater once every few weeks.

Well thank you sir, this is an excellent resource and I'm just happy to finally have something worth sharing on here!

Thank you for the warm welcome! V8Miata is a great resource and community too. Oh, and sheesh, I totally forgot about the multi-quote button! I appreciate the tip for this forum and others I'm on.

Thanks man, lots more to come!

The_Underdog

Hi All, here's the latest update! This time, we let the LS3 out of it's boxy home, take a close look at the V8 Roadsters LSx engine and transmission mounting kit and make the necessary body mods to fit the engine and subframe in our chassis. Thank you for checking it out! In addition to the video update, I have a bunch more pictures on my website


The engine arrives!


Torch the giant Lego man doing unspeakable things to the engine box. Don't worry, I sprayed him with the garden hose.


A stunning piece of aluminum artwork- the Chevrolet Performance LS376/525


The stock Mazdaspeed 1.8L turbo engine next to the LS3


The V8 Roadsters LSx engine and transmission mounting kit:


The engine on the stand with the V8 Roadsters subframe mounted up. While waiting on my oil pan to arrive, I used an F-body oil pan for the initial test fit.


Engine bay mods underway!


More tunnel/firewall area mods.


Oh man, oh man, oh man, oh man!

Project GatTagO

iTrader: (7)

Dude...This will be one of the cleanest swaps in history.

Are you going to retain the Mazda PS pump and AC so that integration can be easier? What's the plan for that?

Andrew

The_Underdog

Hi Andrew and thank you for saying that! In a future episode I'll be installing the Chevrolet Performance CTS-V accessory drive kit with AC. Flying Miata makes adapter fittings to mate the GM PS pump to the Miata steering rack and the GM AC compressor to the Miata lines.

Jimbo1367

The lego man was cute. lol

bluezq8

iTrader: (6)

I kinda want a Miata now.... One of the most entertaining builds I've ever seen!

The_Underdog

Hi All,

It's update time again! Here's the video and if you'd like to see tons more pictures, I have photo galleries for each update on my website: www.v8mazda.com


Here's a little "behind the scenes" shot, I usually use this small camcorder, an SLR camera and sometimes my iPhone to grab footage.


The new Cadillac CTS-V/Getrag 3.42 diff compared to the stock Mazdaspeed Torsen setup. You can also see the V8 Roadsters Diff mounting kit.


After fitting the new GM differential in the Miata subframe and getting the angle set, the plates for the front diff mount are welded in place.


Mounted up and ready to go!


The Moroso/Flyin Miata Aluminum V8 Miata oil pan. An extremely nice piece of work!


Quick comparison next to the giant pan that was shipped on the LS376/525.


A peek at the bottom end. The windage tray had to be modified so the pan can fit.


The pan mounted up and ready to go!


The transmission arrives! This is the Tick Performance Level 4 Magnum/TR-6060 Conversion for 98-02 F-Bodies! This smooth shifting, torque-loving beast is ideal for many reasons, but especially because a regular Tremec Magnum's shifter location is too far forward. The fact that it bolts right into an F-body, means that it bolts right into our Miata too.


Thanks for reading/watching, I appreciate it!

-Tom

PT Nova

iTrader: (2)

Thanks for posting! This is one of the coolest and cleanest builds i've seen. Badass car.

JohnnyFbomb

Great build! I'm sure it really slows down the build to film it the way you do. I would be way too impatient to film a build like this. Thanks for taking the time.

BTW, i believe i've seen your garage on garagejournal forum.