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Recently updated on September 1, 2020 at 06:50 am
The tuning team Flyin 'Miata from the USA (Grand Junction, Colorado) has published a modified Mazda MX-5 with an extremely fat LS3 V8 engine on its website, which we would like to show you. Although the car is no longer as light-footed as it was from the factory, including the appropriate gearbox, the built-in 6,2-liter V8, which provides at least 432 hp and around 570 Nm of torque, should take the helm on the straight tear around again. And Flyin 'Miata's Keith Tanner wanted the swap to look as standard as possible. Since then, the engine has been so tight that the insulation pad in the bonnet even had to be removed to create more space. And wAs was to be expected, the factory Miata gearbox naturally couldn't handle the performance of the LS3. So Flyin 'Miata swapped it for a T56 counterpart.
Pontiac & Chevrolet Parts
The transmission not only fits the engine perfectly, but also places the gearshift lever in the originally familiar position in the interior. There were still components from a Pontiac G8 and a Chevrolet Camaro under the sheet metal cladding from the rear, and to keep the aesthetics of the Sleeper alive, Keith opted for an inconspicuous exhaust with a flap function. It enables the typical LS sound and the flaps can be controlled via the factory wiper lever. As far as the details of the optical or technical changes are concerned, we have tried to find out more information for you and have found what we are looking for.
the V8 fits to the millimeter
However, we cannot say at the moment whether there are any changes. What we have been able to find out and have recognized ourselves, we provide you in a small summary below. Since, as is well known, the "Forest for the trees does not see " it may well be that we missed something. Should you have noticed any further modifications compared to the production model, then we would be happy if you write us the changes in the "comment box", we will then add them to the post as soon as possible. PS. Larry Chen (car photographer) took a look at the LS3 Miata in the latest issue of Hoonigan AutoFocus. And the best for last: Flyin 'Miata is now selling complete conversion kits if you want to join the “V8 ND Miata Club”. The prices are not yet known.
(Photos: Flyin 'Miata)
Here are the details of the Mazda MX-5 V8:
- Base: Mazda MX-5 Roadster
- rear-wheel drive
- V8 LS3 engine
- Extra weight approx. 100kg
- approx. 430PS & 570 Nm torque
The following is the original description of the tuner:
• 430 hp 6.2L LS3 V8 with a two-year warranty (2015 Camaro SS engine)
• 6-speed T56 Magnum transmission with a custom shift lever
• FM spec Moroso steel oil pan with baffling
• LS7 clutch and flywheel
• AAM differential from a 2015 Camaro
• custom-built dual pass crossflow radiator
• dual spall fans on a custom shroud
• new aluminum driveshaft
• heavy duty halfshafts
• stainless steel headers and dual exhaust with a lifetime warranty
• Magnaflow high-flow dual catalytic converters
• upgraded fuel system
• new GM-built engine wiring harness and engine management
• Flyin 'Miata custom engine dyno tune for more power and improved drivability with our specific parts
• OE-style engine mounts for good NVH control
• custom air intake system with hot air baffle
• rear mount Odyssey battery with kill switch and jump start terminal
• Corvette C6 starter
• fully functional stock gauges
• FM sway bars front & rear with adjustable end links
• Flyin 'Miata FOX Racing suspension
• ABS
• FM four wheel little big brake kit
• air conditioning
• Hydraulic steering conversion
• relocated washer bottle
• many custom stainless brackets required for a clean installation
• Flyin 'Miata alignmentAs for optional extras and upgrades, the list includes:
• LS3 E-Rod engine (better emission compliance), $ 640
• LS376 / 525 (525 hp, 489 ft -lb), $ 1780
• carbon fiber driveshaft, $ 520
• aluminum oil pan, $ 70
• 6-piston front, 4-piston rear brake upgrade, $ 725
• Swain Tech White Lightning headers & cat pipes ceramic coating - $ 925
• Hot Rod Therapy DBW cruise control - roughly $ 1000, price TBD
• wheel and tire packages
• Hard dog roll bar
Flying Miata
Certainly new information will come soon and certainly new pictures and videos on the net. As soon as this is the case, we will of course put it online and inform you about it.
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