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Nov 7, 2009 | 04:08 PM

ls1toy

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ls1 miata on spray

2 year project and its finally almost done. The car should be out next week and its time to bring it newtech to get tune.

List of mods:
2001 LS1/T56 combo
Ford 8.8 3.27 gears
Ford Racing Traction-lok 28-spline
V8 Roadsters kit
TSP 228R cam 228/228 .588/.588, 114LSA
TSP PRC v2.5 5.3 Liter built head
Fast 92 intake manifold ported by Vengeance
Bluemax 90mm Throttlebody
LS7 Stock Clutch
LS2 Flywheel
MSD spark plug wire
HSW wet kit 100 shot
Sanderson Shorty ceramic coated headers
Fatcatmotorsport bilstein revalve coilovers 500/325
Flyinmiata two wheel big brake kit
949racing bronze 15x9 rims

Nov 7, 2009 | 04:19 PM

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This will be a blast! I'm getting ready to put a little 75 shot on mine, and can't imagine how it will be. You are going to have your hands full... in a good way.

Nov 7, 2009 | 04:51 PM

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That's awesome post up if you ever go to infineon or sac.

Nov 7, 2009 | 07:11 PM

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Here are the latest pictures.

I'm always down for Infineon Raceway! I think traction is going to be my number 1 enemy! These bfg drag radial are going to be put to a test!

Nov 7, 2009 | 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dark_dementshun

This will be a blast! I'm getting ready to put a little 75 shot on mine, and can't imagine how it will be. You are going to have your hands full... in a good way.

I'm a big fan of your car! Let me know how it goes with the 75 shot. I wan't to see those low 11 to high 10's

Nov 17, 2009 | 06:57 PM

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http://ls1toy.com/ls1toy/Gallery_fil...5/MVI_0965.AVI

Nov 17, 2009 | 08:54 PM

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nasty! man is that thing gonna hook and I thought my car was a lightweight!

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Nov 20, 2009 | 09:43 PM

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You Miata people really make me want to build one.
What does one of those cars weigh once it's finished?
Is it nose heavy?
...and the final obvious question... how does it drive?

Nov 20, 2009 | 10:02 PM

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Very nice build. I really like your h/c choice, it should make great low end torque.

Can you post some pics of the whole car for us? I would like to see the its stance with the 9" wheels.

Nov 20, 2009 | 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gofastwclass

You Miata people really make me want to build one.
What does one of those cars weigh once it's finished?
Is it nose heavy?
...and the final obvious question... how does it drive?

The car should be 50/50 weight distribution. It should be around 2450-2600lbs. Keep in mind that the stock motor was an iron cast motor and I actually removed all the airbag/safety stuff.

The car got corner balanced today but I didn't call the shop for the results. I'll let you know the results on Monday. I haven't drove the car home yet but I'm picking it up early next week, so I'll let you know how it drives.

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Nov 20, 2009 | 11:52 PM

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Very nice build. I really like your h/c choice, it should make great low end torque.

Can you post some pics of the whole car for us? I would like to see the its stance with the 9" wheels.

I'll get some more pics but here are some old ones:

I really wanted to go wider tires but I need some fender flares if i do. Traction will be my enemy for now...

Nov 21, 2009 | 01:10 AM

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I really wanted to go wider tires but I need some fender flares if i do. Traction will be my enemy for now...

Do they make any flares like what the new miatas come with? I really like the way they look on the newer cars. Your car looks sick as is though.

BTW, just noticed you LP, badass! Does it just say LS1 or did you white out the rest in photoshop?

Nov 21, 2009 | 04:18 AM

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1999(NB model) can fit some wider tires.

Thanks! My plates does say LS1. I photoshop the letters after that because I live in **** CALIFORNIA!!

Nov 21, 2009 | 06:05 AM

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Dude! That is freaking SWEET!!!

Nov 23, 2009 | 06:59 PM

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corner balancing is done. I thought the weight distribution would be a little bit better but i'm happy with the results:

2580 without driver.
weight distribution is: 53/47

I still have the side airbag, sound dampening, stock seats, heater and etc. Debating if i want to remove it to get down to the mid 2400lbs

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Nov 24, 2009 | 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ls1toy

corner balancing is done. I thought the weight distribution would be a little bit better but i'm happy with the results:

2588 without driver.
weight distribution is: 54/46

I still have the side airbag, sound dampening, stock seats, heater and etc. Debating if i want to remove it to get down to the mid 2400lbs

Geez!!! Unless you weigh 412lbs you will be under 3000 WITH a driver! Heck, I would still be well under 3000 with me and the woman. That is sweet, especially since I've never owned a car under 3300! Nice build.

<gazes into crystal ball> I see many trips to your local tire dealer in your future...

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Dec 6, 2009 | 02:25 PM

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ops meant 2580lbs. So i got the car tuned but the shorty headers sucks a$$$$$. Here is a short clip of the idle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fALz-BS2HWs