97 basic LS1 / 8.8 build

Old 09-05-2015, 11:04 AM
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Default 97 basic LS1 / 8.8 build

I am staring over, Again
I have had so many Miatas / parts I could have built 3 of these

i just picked this up, clean body, 97, 60k miles. got a knock, who cares right.
tearing it apart today


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Old 09-06-2015, 04:59 PM
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I followed this guide
Removing a Miata Engine - Did It Myself

being very careful not to cut into any wires ....
engine is out
took a bit longer than i would like


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Subscribed! This is gonna be great!
Old 09-12-2015, 05:31 PM
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Did 2 things today

1) I cut up the miata a little bit, does anyone know if i need to cut more ??
(I know I also need to widen the trans tunnel, thats next)


2) put an LS2 in a Nissan Altima





no the Altima wasnt powered by the LS2, but i got the trunk to close
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