I've been on here for a few years, mainly because my bestfriend had a head/cam/intake/exhaust/nitrous 99 Trans Am, then got a 99 FRC Vette, so i've spent my fair share of time inside an LS1.

I have a 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata that I am looking to have a V8 put into. I probably won't start buying parts for the swap until spring of 2010 due to getting married and finishing school. My goal is 300~ rwhp, on a built autocross/drift suspension setup.

I do a bit of autocrossing now, I have fun in the corners, but the 1.8 doesn't like straights. It feels like I'm driving a civic, haha.

Pics:






Tenative build list:

Engine:
• Short block: Chevy LS 4.8 or 5.3 V8
• Cylinder Head: Chevy LS6
• Head Gasket: Cometic Multi Layer
• Cam Shaft: Chevy LS6
• Engine Mount: Racing Concepts Tubular Subframe
• Radiator: Ron Davis radiator
• Intake Manifold: Chevy LS6
• Exhaust: Custom 3.5” mandrel bent straight pipe
• Exhaust Manifold: undecided
• Air filter: K&N
• Throttle Body: 2000+ F-Body
• Battery : Optima Red Top
• Engine Management System: 2000+ PCM w/ custom EFI Live operating system.
• Wide band lambda: LC-1
• Ignition system: undecided
• Plug Wires: undecided
• Spark Plugs: NGK
• Fuel Pump: Walbro 255lph pump
• Engine Oil: Castrol Full Synth
• Coolant: undecided

Transmission:
• FlyWheel: Chevy LS6
• Clutch: Chevy LS6
• Transmission Mounts: Racing Concepts
• Gear oil: Mobil 1 ATF transmission fluid
• Driveshaft: Racing Concept


Chassis and Suspension:

Front:
• Suspension: Stance GR+ coil over kit
• Anti-roll-bar: Racing Beat front anti-roll-bar with Racing Beat end links
• Anti-roll-bar: Racing Beat front anti-roll-bar mount reinforcement kit

Rear:
• Suspension: Stance GR+ coil over kit
• Anti-roll-bar: stock rear anti-roll-bar with Racing Beat end links
• Differential: Ford 8.8 IRS w/ 3.55 Gears
Brakes:
• Brake Pads: Hawk Street HPS brake pads
• Brake Fluid: AP Racing Formula DOT5.1 brake fluid

Rims:
• XXR 002 16x8” +0mm offset(black with polished 3-1/2” lip)

Tires:
• Federal 595 205/40z16
• Nitrogen filled tires

Styling (External):
• Black tail lights
• Black side marker lights
• TDR carbon fiber FRS splitter
• 350z air duct intake
• Mazdaspeed headlight housing
• Tinted windows
• Cloth top to replace crappy vinyl

Styling (Internal):
• Hard Dog fabrication M2 Hard Core Bar Double Diagonal roll bar
• Corbeau 2" 4-Point Harness Belt
• Mazdaspeed floor mats
• Black cloth Corbeau a4 or FX1 pro seats
• Gauges: Autometer oil pressure/oil temp, water temp and fuel pressure , AFR


goal:
these headlights and 350z vent duct

This stance + these wheels



This will be a daily driver/street car, tuned for autox and drift, but I'd really like to break 12.99 in the 1/4 mile.

Hey guyyyy. About time you came around.

i joined the same month/year as you

Now that is Bad-*** !!

Pitt

sup dude, saw you at advanced off beach on sunday i think. i was in my primer s-10 pickin up some parts

yep, i saw you. i was getting stuff to work on my sisters jeep; replace damaged power steering pulley , new serp belt, plugs, oil change, and new tire. fun fun fun

Ls1 miata ftw!!!

Welcome aboard, the plans for the pocket rocket look good!

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