mack101

I can't remember if I posted updated pics here.. obviously not in the build thread. Some pics from the summer with the roll bar mounted and settled suspension:













Plans for this year:

- new head (don't ask about the current one, it's a disaster that needs to go)
- minor headwork (P+P, cams maybe) if I can find a shop to do it (any recommendations??) (might do it myself if I find a one to practice on)
- MegaSquirt ECU and dyno tune - once again need a shop
- toying with the idea of IRTB if there is $$ and time for it

- Maybe get around to redoing all the suspension bushings.. it's a bitch of a job but I have the bushing kit I bought last year and I should do it.
- New brake rotors pads lines.

I never did get around to tracking it last year too many things going on (also just plain having fun driving around) but this year there is renewed interest.

nascarmaniac

wow super clean badass miata, definately not a chicks car anymore. Reminds me of the old 427 cobras, now i think u should get a kit a stuff a chevy 350 in there! But in all seriousness its awsome that u are giving a build update thing, its really cool to watch a great car come together.

mack101

Thanks.. I do want to do the v8 conv at some point, just probably won't happen until I have garage space and 10k falling out of my wallet. I'll probably get a 90-97 shell, gutted, fender flares, 9" wheels, and 400hp

nascarmaniac

i saw the first one on "gears" on speed. The miata had a body kit on it that made it look earopean, looked so amazing; but the handling of the miata with a v8, looks like so much fun

mack101

Flyin' Miata : Projects: The V8 Miata Project

Build of an LS1 swap. Pretty hardcore.

2TONE_93GT

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Widebody miatas with a v8 are super sick.

That would be such an exciting car to drive. I find the 4 banger to be a bit under powered for my like.

Either way, nice Miata! You should go turbo... check out www.miataturbo.net

96mx-3

very sick car ...i am hopeing to do a track build with my dad ..very insperational..

mack101

Thanks.. gonna be bringing the car out soon.. I have sourced a replacement head at Cooksville Wreckers in Sauga.. hopefully getting it tommorow.

96mx-3

u need to get a hard top tho lol .. is the nb bigger then na? ( interior wise)

mack101

I gots one. And no the NA interior is larger because the NB is newer and uses more bulky on the inside.

96mx-3

ahh sick never noticed... yea i jsut ask cause my dad says that the na is to small inside and though that the nb was a bit bigger... but i guess ill have to make him sit in one.. i wanna start soon i love miatas..

mack101

Yeah you would think it was bigger being a 'newer' car but it's the opposite. Best to actually sit in them before calling one or the other.. they are pretty roomy on the inside. I'm 6'2" 190lb and fit fine.

mack101

Yeah you would think it was bigger being a 'newer' car but it's the opposite. Best to actually sit in them before calling one or the other.. they are pretty roomy on the inside. I'm 6'2" 190lb and fit fine.