97 SC Miata to 95 R-package donor for V8 swap

November 17, 2013

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I've got a 97 supercharged M-edition which I love and will keep forever.
However, I recently picked up Martin's Monster Miata Kit and a nicely sorted 95 R-package for the swap.
Here are some pics. I will likely pull some of these down once the build process gets fully underway in the spring.
I'm working on accumulating the right parts. Thanks for your comments. Read more »

Here's me with my supercharged 97 M and a Ford 302 just before tear down. I've let this 302 go in favor of a the 306 in previous pics.
Note: I also have the 95 R Pack as my donor car so no changes will occur with the SC 97 M.

Here's me with my supercharged 97 M and a Ford 302 just before tear down. I've let this 302 go in favor of a the 306 in previous pics. Note: I also have the 95 R Pack as my donor car so no changes will occur with the SC 97 M.

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This is my 95 R-package donor car. She came with a roll bar, Brainstorm low profile headlights, and hail damage to the hood and trunk.

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'93 Thunderbird 7.5 diff and axles.

'93 Thunderbird 7.5 diff and axles.

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Racing Beat Type II nose (This will go on the 95)

Racing Beat Type II nose (This will go on the 95)

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This 302 is no longer with me. I've let it go in favor of a the 306 in previous pics. Also, nothing is changing about my supercharged 97 M-edition. (SC 97 M). I've got the black one for a donor.

This 302 is no longer with me. I've let it go in favor of a the 306 in previous pics. Also, nothing is changing about my supercharged 97 M-edition. (SC 97 M). I've got the black one for a donor.

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Here is the current engine bay in the 95 after some good cleaning.

Here is the current engine bay in the 95 after some good cleaning.

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Donor: 1995 R-package. Sport Suspension (Bilstein shocks, heavy-duty rear springs, heavier sway bars)..missing the air dam and skirt.

Donor: 1995 R-package. Sport Suspension (Bilstein shocks, heavy-duty rear springs, heavier sway bars)..missing the air dam and skirt.

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Martin's excellent handy work.

Martin's excellent handy work.

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Martin's excellent handy work (mounts)

Martin's excellent handy work (mounts)

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This is 1/2 mine as of 12/6/2013. I was able to get a magical deal on a 306 runner in '68 Mustang. This engine has 3k on the rebuild and the owner is going after more power and wants to dump this. :)

This is 1/2 mine as of 12/6/2013. I was able to get a magical deal on a 306 runner in '68 Mustang. This engine has 3k on the rebuild and the owner is going after more power and wants to dump this. :)

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I was able to get a magical deal on a 306 runner in '68 Mustang. This engine has 3k on the rebuild and looks tiddy doesn't it?

I was able to get a magical deal on a 306 runner in '68 Mustang. This engine has 3k on the rebuild and looks tiddy doesn't it?

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This is 1/2 mine as of 12/6/2013. I was able to get a magical deal on a 306 runner in '68 Mustang. This engine has 3k on the rebuild and I get everything from the radiator to the diff.

This is 1/2 mine as of 12/6/2013. I was able to get a magical deal on a 306 runner in '68 Mustang. This engine has 3k on the rebuild and I get everything from the radiator to the diff.

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Obviously I'm excited.
The transition will occur in the spring summer of 2014. Weee

Obviously I'm excited. The transition will occur in the spring summer of 2014. Weee

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This is what dreams are made of.

This is what dreams are made of.

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Took off the factory nose 12/21 and put a Racing Beat Type II on.
I'm not sure if I like it. Any thoughts?

Took off the factory nose 12/21 and put a Racing Beat Type II on. I'm not sure if I like it. Any thoughts?

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Took off the factory nose 12/21 and put a Racing Beat Type II on.
I'm not sure if I like it. Any thoughts with the Brainstorm lights?

Took off the factory nose 12/21 and put a Racing Beat Type II on. I'm not sure if I like it. Any thoughts with the Brainstorm lights?

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Took off the factory nose 12/21 and put a Racing Beat Type II on.
I'm not sure if I like it. Any thoughts? Ths side view is not 100% to my liking.

Took off the factory nose 12/21 and put a Racing Beat Type II on. I'm not sure if I like it. Any thoughts? Ths side view is not 100% to my liking.

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15x8 Adavanti Storm

15x8 Adavanti Storm

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