Gunpilot

Just posted in the Houston area. Says he has 30k + invested

LS2 Mazda Miata

SupaDupaSteve

That's a screaming deal. Wasn't someone looking for one already built?

Van B

I was, but I have bought half of the parts to build mine.

mazdaspeedmiata

such a steal ...
where can i sell a kidney

ToySnakePMC

If the body has no rust and has never been wrapped around a pole... If the powertrain seems in reasonable shape, and it's put together fairly well..., then I don't see how you could lose on this opportunity!!! Just for the parts alone, it's a decent deal. GLWS!!!!! Hope the buyer joins this forum if he/ she isn't already here. That would be a fun car to get to know!

rochesterricer

Dammit, you have got to be kidding me! This is pretty much exactly what I want. Why do I have to be house shopping right now? Damn me and my stupid priorities!

Btw, is the starter issue he describes a common problem in these swaps?

stng_96

Every time I see one of these I think man I should just sell all the stuff I've bought and buy this instead......

Gunpilot

I'm going to look at it this weekend. Imagine having BOTH. A 302 and an LS Miata!!!! I'm crazy.

Gator Bait

You can't go wrong. I think you could do well even as a flip/investment if it's in decent shape. With just some simple prettying up you could do well with a "un- personalized" conversion. ..bit of an oxy moron but I think you get my drift.

Gunpilot

So yeah, I bought it. I will take delivery on Friday afternoon when I have time to swing by with a trailer. I now have 3 Miatas.

1- 1992 SPEC Race Car
2- 1992 5.0 Monster Conversion
3- 1996 LS2/3 Conversion

Think I will sell off the 1992 track car to justify this.

Gunpilot

Thought you may want pictures. More to follow next week.

SupaDupaSteve

Awesome! a Little TLC and it will be perfect

rochesterricer

Gunpilot, I officially hate you LOL.

5.0MX5

Despise, yeah that's the word that comes to mind.

Gunpilot

Lol. Could not pass up this deal. He used a professional shop for the install and bought just about everything FM sells! Interior needs some assembly, and wiring needs clean up.
I'll be posting a lot here shortly asking all the LS guys some build questions. Think I'll do my first one now.

OSULemon

This is a solid "you suck" if I've ever seen one! Looking forward to the build/tlc thread.

charchri4

I'm pretty jealous too but sure glad the car is going to be in good hands! You gonna keep them both? Which one are you bringing to Mitty next year?

ToySnakePMC

LOL, I just stumbled over here, "Cars for sale" to find more pics. This thing is NICE!! Enjoy and please keep the build thread alive and full of photos!

NemesisC5

I just registered today looking for a Miata with V8 and looks like you've found a "silver bullet". I live in Beaumont TX about 85 miles East of you. Congrats on what looks to be a great find. Currently I drive a 99 Corvette with HPDE (cooling & handling) mods but the cost of consumables is consuming me. Eating lunch now but be back later to learn more about V8 Miatas.

Scotty

Gunpilot

Lol. I originally contacted him to buy extra parts and ended up buying entire car. Check out my build thread for more details. Been upgrading and making changes. I have a 5.0 and LS if you are ever in the area and want to check them out.

NemesisC5

I'll look up your build thread and yeah one day I'd like to see your car(s). Thanks