Newer Rear Sumps
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Newer Rear Sumps
I see that the relatively newer 302s have a short front sump, and a deeper rear sump, and are advertised as rear sump. Do the present a problem with interfering with the cross member and steering? If so how would I get around it? I really would like to use a Ford in my Miata, and this is one of my question points...Thanks
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Here's one possibility:
MiataV8 Conversion: Modified Ford 302 oil pan
The real interference is the top of the steering rack, so it's a fairly small area to deal with.
Mike
MiataV8 Conversion: Modified Ford 302 oil pan
The real interference is the top of the steering rack, so it's a fairly small area to deal with.
Mike
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Thanks Mike, That was just what I was looking for...BTW, I live up in Seminole....May need to learn some from you. I have built several cars before, but no Miatas. At 70, I need another good car project, and I have a new car lift in my garage to boot...Fred
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So, you're probably less than an hour away. My little hobby shop is near the Sarasota-Bradenton airport. At any given time there are usually a couple of V8 Miatas floating around. Jack Dahlmann (fun02se) did his here, and Jim Reid is about to finish his up soon. So, if you're in the area, stop by.
I pm'd phone no.
Mike
I pm'd phone no.
Mike
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Very nice, yes we go down to Sarasota frequently (wife and Bradenton-Ellenton and a new lift that I just installed. I too have a shop/garage at my home it is 1800 sqft. I used to race in SCCA many years ago, and build cars, but not Miatas. I would love to meet some of you, and get going on this project. I am currently looking of a good donor car and there are many in our area...Give me a call anytime weekends or after work. My phone is 727-800-5254.
Fred
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