- - Rebuilding my 5.0 Ford Monster
(https://www.v8miata.net/ford-v8-miata-build-threads-52/rebuilding-my-5-0-ford-monster-2127/)
MRM331
Oct 2, 2015 08:48 PM
Nice job!
-Jason
MX-Brad
Jan 18, 2016 09:59 PM
Originally Posted by Casey
(Post 13271)
Awesome. Thanks. I'm assuming you were able to keep both headers on as well? Did you use a lift to take the body off the subframe?
I was able to get the crossmember over Flyin Miata's frame rails on the last build. I just didn't like that one of the crossmember bolts did not go through the rail cover, hence using V8R's solid covers.
Casey, I'm thinking of adding frame rails too. Did Martin's tranny brace fit over the V8R rails without modification?
Casey
Jan 19, 2016 07:52 AM
Originally Posted by MX-Brad
(Post 19158)
Casey, I'm thinking of adding frame rails too. Did Martin's tranny brace fit over the V8R rails without modification?
The V8R rails make the frame rails wider than factory so I cut the ends off of Martin's brace- just the vertical section that sits on the outside of the frame rails. Then I ran bolts from the inside edge of the brace, through the frame rails, then through the pieces I cut off. It's a snug fit getting the brace wedged between the rails but it worked.
Sorry I don't have a picture and the car is away for winter. I hope that makes sense.
MX-Brad
Jan 19, 2016 08:43 AM
Thanks Casey. I've seen others cut the outside tab off so get the idea. Why did you reuse the cut off tab...to spread the load?
