V8 Miata Pictures

[LS2 V8 Miata]

There are quite a few photos now available at:
http://photobucket.com/albums/d63/LS2V8Miata/

This is a conglomeration of several of our project and the LS V8 Miata photos are a little dated as they show my Miata with the used 2000 Corvette LS1 and T-56. The car now has been stripped to bare body and everything is new from the bushings up.

A new 2006 Corvette C6 LS2 is going in and car is at about 60 % completion. Will post updated photos when possible.

Thanks for asking, you guys!

[infinitebird]

That is so badass.

I can't imagine what an LS2 with that weight would be like. :eek: :D

[LS2 V8 Miata]

The Miata engine was cast iron.

The aluminum LS2 V8 Trans, rear & structural differences including the uneeded things removed from the Miata leaves us with an aprox. weigh gain of about 150-175 Lbs, car balance is still close to 50 / 50.

Total car weight about 2500 Lbs.

[BigT]

thats insane :eek: :worship:

[LS2 V8 Miata]

Do you get to drive that Red WS6 on the Autobahn and show those Beemers and Mercedes what real acceleration is about?

[bobgt91]

How much does it cost to make a swap like that?

Bobby

[LS2 V8 Miata]

I haven't tallied my receipts yet, so I don't have an accurate total project cost figure.

You can Ball-park with about $5,000. car, $5200. engine, $1000.00 Ron davis radiator, $1600.00 tranny, $1,000 rear end, custom driveshaft. $700 custom axles &hubs, $1800 PCM wiring harness, $500 throttle body, 500-1000 dollared to death!

I posted some new photos and an entirely new gallery of past cars I've played with; click on the "More High-Performance Projects" icon to see them.

http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/LS2V8Miata/

Thanks for your interest guys, havea great week-end!

- Lee

[djvaly]

I know you said 2500lbs, what do you dyno on it (rwhp and tq)?
and also your 1/4mi time if you have one.

I bet it handles like a Lotus supercharged. cool!

[LS2 V8 Miata]

Haven't finished it yet. It's got a new crate LS2 with minor improvements, no smog, dual exhaust, no cats, cross-over and 3" flow-masters. ECU tuning should make about 425 HP at flywheel easy.

This car may not see a drag-strip for quite a while as it's primarily a road-racing toy for track days and will see short for fun runs on the street.

[Soul TKR]

i want one :drool: