Looking to cut my subframe to fit my 5.0 myself...has anyone done this in their backyard like I plan to? Any helpful tips? I'm guessing I can eyeball it but I'm not sure if I'm crazy or just too cheap to pay someone! Thoughts?

 

You need to read this.... Stein's DIY 5.0 build thread - MX-5 Miata Forum

John did a great job and many of us exchanged ideas and experiences when he was building his car. Several posts related to axles on the cheap as well buried in the above.

 

+1 to Steins thread, there are few better than that. A couple more here. https://www.v8miata.net/v8-miata-con...esources-2349/

 

Did mine. Just bolt a piece of steel to the back holes, mine warped a little but nothing terrible. I also cleared as much as i could to run the mismatched hedman headers, could have taken out more in retrospect

 

do you have any pictures?

 

https://www.v8miata.net/ford-v8-miat...ng-stuff-2045/


I can take more if you need close ups.

 

Every time I look at your thread Rich I feel a new sense confidence and motivation to put my extra subrame to good use!

 

Do it. Do it.

DO IT!!!

 

I'll put your extra subframe to good use...let me know if it is a valance for sale