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My Miata Build

V8MiataMike
December 29, 2014
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My progression of the conversion to a Ford 5.0 5 speed 8.8 SN95 powered Miata. Read more ยป
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Frame clearance for SN95 A/C compressor
Frame clearance for SN95 A/C compressor
0 2015/02/15 06:41:18 V8MiataMik
Drive train removed
Drive train removed
0 2015/02/15 06:41:18 V8MiataMik
Parts have arrived!
Parts have arrived!
0 2015/02/15 06:38:55 V8MiataMik
Diff Installed
Diff Installed
0 2015/02/15 06:38:55 V8MiataMik
Rear suspension frame modified for differential
Rear suspension frame modified for differential
0 2015/02/15 06:38:55 V8MiataMik
Diff installed in car
Diff installed in car
0 2015/02/15 06:37:25 V8MiataMik
Spacers installed for oil pan clearance
Spacers installed for oil pan clearance
0 2015/02/15 06:34:36 V8MiataMik
Engine slightly tilted.  More adjustments to come
Engine slightly tilted. More adjustments to come
0 2015/02/15 06:24:45 V8MiataMik
Dropping car onto engine
Dropping car onto engine
0 2015/02/15 06:24:45 V8MiataMik
Engine and front K member installed
Engine and front K member installed
0 2015/02/15 06:24:45 V8MiataMik
Rear trans mount and engine/trans tilt adjustments
Rear trans mount and engine/trans tilt adjustments
0 2015/02/15 06:22:32 V8MiataMik
Top view of initial engine install
Top view of initial engine install
0 2015/02/15 06:20:12 V8MiataMik
Inside hood clearance checks
Inside hood clearance checks
0 2015/02/15 06:20:12 V8MiataMik
Inside hood clearance checks
Inside hood clearance checks
0 2015/02/15 06:18:26 V8MiataMik
A/C compressor frame clearance checks
A/C compressor frame clearance checks
0 2015/02/15 06:18:26 V8MiataMik
1/4 inch spacers installed to provide engine/hood clearance
1/4 inch spacers installed to provide engine/hood clearance
0 2015/02/15 06:16:06 V8MiataMik
Axle conversion required C V joints be disassembled
Axle conversion required C V joints be disassembled
0 2015/02/15 06:16:06 V8MiataMik
Axles/hubs installed
Axles/hubs installed
0 2015/02/15 06:16:06 V8MiataMik
Starter installed
Starter installed
0 2015/02/15 06:13:35 V8MiataMik
Lots of room between engine and radiator with SN95 accessory setup
Lots of room between engine and radiator with SN95 accessory setup
0 2015/02/15 06:13:35 V8MiataMik
Main power routing
Main power routing
0 2015/02/15 06:13:35 V8MiataMik
Slave cylinder installed
Slave cylinder installed
0 2015/02/15 06:11:06 V8MiataMik
Slave cylinder installed
Slave cylinder installed
0 2015/02/15 06:11:06 V8MiataMik
Slave cylinder installed
Slave cylinder installed
0 2015/02/15 06:11:06 V8MiataMik
5/8 trans spacer installed so a Fox body bell housing could be used with a SN95 version T5 transmission that has the longer input shaft.  SN95 bell housing was too big - super close to tunnel, etc.
5/8 trans spacer installed so a Fox body bell housing could be used with a SN95 version T5 transmission that has the longer input shaft. SN95 bell housing was too big - super close to tunnel, etc.
0 2015/02/15 06:08:52 V8MiataMik
GT40P cylinder heads do not work.  Had to replace them with GT40 heads
GT40P cylinder heads do not work. Had to replace them with GT40 heads
0 2015/02/15 06:08:52 V8MiataMik
Trans spacer
Trans spacer
0 2015/02/15 06:08:52 V8MiataMik
Nice shifter alignment
Nice shifter alignment
0 2015/02/15 06:07:15 V8MiataMik
GT40 heads installed with short block remaining in car
GT40 heads installed with short block remaining in car
0 2015/02/15 06:07:15 V8MiataMik
Hole for shifter
Hole for shifter
0 2015/02/15 06:07:15 V8MiataMik
Wrapped headers and brake line arrangement
Wrapped headers and brake line arrangement
0 2015/02/15 06:04:05 V8MiataMik
Progress.  Car is on the ground again.
Progress. Car is on the ground again.
0 2015/02/15 06:04:05 V8MiataMik
Wrapped headers and brake line arrangement
Wrapped headers and brake line arrangement
0 2015/02/15 06:04:05 V8MiataMik
Drive shaft ready to go
Drive shaft ready to go
0 2015/02/15 06:02:36 V8MiataMik
Drive shaft installed
Drive shaft installed
0 2015/02/15 06:02:36 V8MiataMik
Hood clearance check again
Hood clearance check again
0 2015/02/15 06:00:48 V8MiataMik
Fuel line and heater hoses installed
Fuel line and heater hoses installed
0 2015/02/15 06:00:48 V8MiataMik
Radiator and condenser bracket
Radiator and condenser bracket
0 2015/02/15 05:59:23 V8MiataMik
Coming together
Coming together
0 2015/02/15 05:59:23 V8MiataMik
Condenser front view
Condenser front view
0 2015/02/15 05:59:23 V8MiataMik
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