Monster Miata

So, you take a 2300lb miata and swap out the four banger drivetrain for a small block ford V8 drivetrain. Sounds like fun, right? With the help of Martin Wilson it's not that complicated, and you end up with ~2600lb car with approximately 53/47 front to rear weight distribution and V8 power.

• Parts accumulated:
  • 94 B-package Mazda MX-5 miata
  • hard dog, hard core, hardtop double diagonal rollbar
  • seasoned hydraulic roller 302" block bored 0.030" over, squared, align honed, etc.
  • speed pro forged pistons
  • scat forged rods
  • stock cast crank, turned and polished
  • stock steel flywheel
  • stock damper
  • GT40 heads, stock iron with valve job
  • GT40 tubular intake, stock
  • Granatelli MAF for 30lb.hr injectors
  • ford 30lb/hr injectors
  • stock 92 A9L computer
  • 92 GT engine wiring harness
  • 89-93 fuel rails
  • stock oil pan (needs modifying by Martin for kit)
  • stock water pump
  • MSD coil
• Parts needed:
  • Martin's kit
  • T-5z transmission (2.95 first, 0.63 5th, world class)
  • 7.5" ford IRS diff. from Thunderbird/Cougar
  • distributor
  • valve covers
  • 15x8 wheels
  • better coilovers (Ground Control vs my koni setup)
  • good seats for rollbar clearance and protection
  • custom exhaust $$$
  • train horn kit

Links to monster miata sites:

• Automotive fun stuff
  • http://www.monstermiata.com
  • Miata.net Engine Conversion Forum

Pictures of the miata

Newly machined ford 302 V8 block

Cleaned up GT40 head