LS1-Powered ‘99 Miata 6-Speed posted at bringatrailer.com
 

See posting at https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...x-5-miata-143/

The ad reads: This 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata was modified under previous ownership and is powered by a 5.7-liter LS1 V8 mated to a six-speed manual transmission and a Cadillac-sourced limited-slip differential. The car is finished in Classic Red with white stripes over black cloth upholstery, and additional modifications consist of 15″ Advanti wheels, a Wilwood front brake kit, a Fluidyne radiator, a Top Street Performance intake manifold, an electric cooling fan and water pump, Flowmaster mufflers, and a Parrot head unit. Factory equipment includes a black convertible soft top, fog lights, a Nardi steering wheel, and Bose audio. The car spent time in Texas and Arkansas prior to the seller’s acquisition in 2015. This NB Miata is offered with a spare soft top, ECU tuning software, spare ECU’s, an accident-free Carfax report, and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

The NB Miata was introduced for the 1999 model year, with styling updates including fixed headlamps and wider bodywork. This example is finished in Classic Red and features white stripes, a black soft top, fog lights, body-color mirror caps, and dual exhaust outlets. A spare soft top is included in the sale.

Black 15″ Advanti wheels are mounted with 225/45 Kumho Ecsta V720 tires. The power steering components have been removed, and a Wildwood front brake kit has been fitted.

The cabin features bucket seats trimmed in black cloth along with a color-coordinated dashboard, door panels, and carpets. Sound-deadening material was installed under previous ownership and appointments include a roll bar, a locking glove box, and a Parrot head unit that is connected to the ECU. Scratches are present throughout the interior, and the air conditioning and heater do not work.

A leather-wrapped Nardi steering wheel fronts a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline, a 150-mph speedometer, and gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The digital odometer indicates 200k miles, approximately 30k of which were added under current ownership. True mileage is unknown.

The 5.7-liter LS1 V8 was installed under previous ownership and utilizes a V8 Roadster front subframe. Additional modifications consist of a Fluidyne radiator, a Top Street Performance intake manifold, and an electric cooling fan and water pump.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec T-56 six-speed manual transmission and a Cadillac CTS-V-sourced limited-slip differential. Flowmaster mufflers are fitted, and an upgraded clutch is said to have been installed under previous ownership. Additional underside photos are provided in the gallery. Has a video & over 100 photos.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists registration history in Texas and Arkansas. Mileage inconsistencies are listed in April and May 2010.
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