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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 12:33 PM
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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 **** 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.
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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 12:56 PM
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Welcome to the site 5.0 Miata



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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 10:33 PM
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Welcome from Sarasota Florida.
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 03:03 AM
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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!
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 5.0 Miata
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).
Denis.
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.
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by .boB
I don't think anyone is making the conversion kits for a Windsor engine.
Link to Monster Miata:


Home -

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
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