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Hello All;

I am a new member to the forum. Just sold my FFR Roadster (347 ci - 450hp, T5 tranny, 8.8 rear). I was a rocket, but an attention getting rocket! So I picked up a '93 Miata and plan on doing a 5.0 conversion. This should have roughly the same performance as the Cobra but, not as flashy, and has a radio (that you can hear) a convertible top (that keeps you dry), a heater (that keeps you warm).

I am located in the Lower Mainland in BC. Does anyone in the area know of a good engine builder around here? I plan on driving the piss out of it (its just like a little go-kart) this summer and then in the fall start the conversion.

Anyways, I hope to be picking some brains on this here forum. Thanks in advance for the advice.

Denis.

Welcome to the site 5.0 Miata



Enjoy the stay!

Welcome from Sarasota Florida.

Welcome to the forums. You'll find lots of good informations on here, don't be afraid to ask any questions the guys here are extremely helpful and respectful. Good luck!

I don't think anyone is making the conversion kits for a Windsor engine. Everything I'v seen is for an LS engine.

The LS not cheaper to build than than a Windsor. But, a stock LS1 will get you more displacement and more power than a stock 5.0. And LS1's are often attached to a T56 6 speed, instead of the T5 5 speed. With an aluminum block, they're a bit lighter, too.

Should have kept the FFR, too. ;)

Link to Monster Miata:


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Martin has been the go-to guy for Ford conversion kits for years.

I believe he was associated with the original Monster Motorsports, now defunct.

He used to have a distributor or some connection in Canada.

Mike