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Gunpilot Apr 21, 2015 01:57 PM

SOLD - LS Miata find in Houston TX - SOLD
 
Just posted in the Houston area. Says he has 30k + invested

LS2 Mazda Miata

SupaDupaSteve Apr 21, 2015 05:23 PM

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

Van B Apr 21, 2015 07:23 PM

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

mazdaspeedmiata Apr 21, 2015 08:37 PM

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

ToySnakePMC Apr 21, 2015 09:35 PM

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 Apr 21, 2015 11:52 PM

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 Apr 22, 2015 08:49 AM

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 Apr 22, 2015 01:21 PM

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

Gator Bait Apr 22, 2015 05:14 PM


Originally Posted by Gunpilot (Post 14449)
I'm going to look at it this weekend. Imagine having BOTH. A 302 and an LS Miata!!!! I'm crazy.


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 Apr 26, 2015 09:08 AM

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 Apr 26, 2015 09:24 AM

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Thought you may want pictures. More to follow next week.
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SupaDupaSteve Apr 26, 2015 10:06 AM

Awesome! a Little TLC and it will be perfect

rochesterricer Apr 26, 2015 12:48 PM

Gunpilot, I officially hate you LOL.

5.0MX5 Apr 27, 2015 09:35 AM

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

Gunpilot Apr 27, 2015 01:18 PM

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 May 4, 2015 04:14 AM

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

charchri4 May 4, 2015 02:29 PM

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 May 4, 2015 08:39 PM

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 Jul 6, 2015 11:24 AM

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 Jul 7, 2015 07:19 PM

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 Jul 8, 2015 05:09 PM

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


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