Thunderbolt! My LS3 V8 Miata build
03-15-2015, 09:23 AM
#42
Bad *** build. Its ALOT earlier to want to go work on a swap when the shop is so nice and neat.
03-15-2015, 07:59 PM
#43
Haha, thanks man. That's my homeboy Torch the giant Lego man who is also a flashlight.
Thank you sir, glad you're enjoying the updates! Miatas are really a hoot- try driving one sometime!
You're welcome sir and thank you for the kind words!
Thank you! Yes, filming definitely slows things down but I suppose I've kinda got the hang of it. Oh yeah, I love the Garage Journal!
Thank you sir, I appreciate you saying that!
Thank you for saying that, I tell ya man, I have to stay organized or I feel like I waste too much time and am prone to making more mistakes.
Thank you sir, I appreciate you saying that!
Thank you for saying that, I tell ya man, I have to stay organized or I feel like I waste too much time and am prone to making more mistakes.
03-27-2015, 11:56 AM
#45
Thank you for all of the kind words and for checking out the videos everyone! That said, it's update time! 
Here's the latest stuff going on with the build:
More pics and build details on my Miata website.
The CTS-V Accessory Drive Kit with AC arrives!
This is such a great setup. You gotta love OEM level quality and fit!
This is the V8 Roadsters LSx Cooling system. It uses a Fluidyne core, a Spal fan and fits perfectly in the Miata's cozy engine bay.
The Corvette Z06 Cold Air Intake kit from Flyin Miata. This is a very well-thought out solution that includes every single nut and bolt to do the job properly. This will give us the "factory installed" look we're going for.
Here's me welding in the new bumper brace which makes room for the big Corvette snorkel.
The drive by wire pedal mounted and ready to go! This is from the Chevrolet Performance LS376/525 Engine Controller Kit that I'll be installing later on.
Thanks for checking it out and have a good one!
Here's the latest stuff going on with the build:More pics and build details on my Miata website.
The CTS-V Accessory Drive Kit with AC arrives!
This is such a great setup. You gotta love OEM level quality and fit!
This is the V8 Roadsters LSx Cooling system. It uses a Fluidyne core, a Spal fan and fits perfectly in the Miata's cozy engine bay.
The Corvette Z06 Cold Air Intake kit from Flyin Miata. This is a very well-thought out solution that includes every single nut and bolt to do the job properly. This will give us the "factory installed" look we're going for.
Here's me welding in the new bumper brace which makes room for the big Corvette snorkel.
The drive by wire pedal mounted and ready to go! This is from the Chevrolet Performance LS376/525 Engine Controller Kit that I'll be installing later on.
Thanks for checking it out and have a good one!
03-29-2015, 09:31 AM
#47
LOL @ "I'm getting TOO OLD FOR THIS ". Dude, you're under 30. You're still a young buck !!!
Great job. Please keep it coming !!!
Great job. Please keep it coming !!!
03-31-2015, 07:02 AM
#51
Thanks man!
Thank you!
04-02-2015, 07:29 AM
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Underdog - It's great to see someone as **** as I am about having a clean work space, attention to detail, and things "in order".
This Miata will be unbelievable with the 525 horse version of the LS3 crate. Please weigh this booger when she's all complete...calculated power-to-weight-ratio will be jaw dropping!
This Miata will be unbelievable with the 525 horse version of the LS3 crate. Please weigh this booger when she's all complete...calculated power-to-weight-ratio will be jaw dropping!
04-02-2015, 09:29 AM
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Just wanted to say I appreciate the attention to detail and documentation of your builds. I've watched at least 90% of your videos and always get a little giddy when you upload something new. While I can really, genuinely appreciate some of the things Denmah and the 'sloppy mechanics' are doing, its nice to see the other side of the DIY spectrum as well.
04-02-2015, 11:08 AM
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If this is anything like your other builds it is going to be amazing and quality when finished. Followed your Grand National build from a few years back and it was a great build. Although I have to say my favorite so far has been the GVR4 build. Love those cars and the length to keep it stock looking yet add great power was a nice touch.
Looking forward to the following turbo build when the Miata has a few miles on it
(common everyone knows it will eventually happen)
Looking forward to the following turbo build when the Miata has a few miles on it
(common everyone knows it will eventually happen) 
04-06-2015, 06:14 PM
#59
Thank you for watching and looking forward to the videos!
Haha, I appreciate that and I'm glad you look forward to them!
Thank you sir and I appreciate the kind words! It should definitely be peppy and I'll be sure to weigh it and post that info. Thank you for watching and joining in on the fun.
Thank you for all of the kind support and I agree with you. I definitely respect that work as well, it's always full of interesting ideas and creativity.
Thank you for posting this up, I appreciate that!
Haha, I appreciate that and I'm glad you look forward to them!
Underdog - It's great to see someone as **** as I am about having a clean work space, attention to detail, and things "in order".
This Miata will be unbelievable with the 525 horse version of the LS3 crate. Please weigh this booger when she's all complete...calculated power-to-weight-ratio will be jaw dropping!
This Miata will be unbelievable with the 525 horse version of the LS3 crate. Please weigh this booger when she's all complete...calculated power-to-weight-ratio will be jaw dropping!
Just wanted to say I appreciate the attention to detail and documentation of your builds. I've watched at least 90% of your videos and always get a little giddy when you upload something new. While I can really, genuinely appreciate some of the things Denmah and the 'sloppy mechanics' are doing, its nice to see the other side of the DIY spectrum as well.
Thank you for posting this up, I appreciate that!
04-10-2015, 01:34 PM
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Tom,
Just watched Part #6. Great job as always.
However, that bleeder kit uses a crush washer, which many people report to leak. I posted about this in my Cougar build thread.
Andrew
Just watched Part #6. Great job as always.
However, that bleeder kit uses a crush washer, which many people report to leak. I posted about this in my Cougar build thread.
Andrew