V8 in my Tiny Miata
Well here comes the start of my V8 build, selection is a Carbureted 302 to stay away from wiring issues. Plus if you’re going to do a V8 might as well stay true to the soul. You may remember my winter wire tuck.
I started by ordering a remanufactured short block from Titan Engines (http://www.titanengines.com/) , they were really helpful did everything I wanted took the cam out even for me because I wanted a small lope. Block arrived and looks way better than any used one you will find.
My cam also came in I went with a Ford Racing E303 Cam 282/282 Duration/ .498 Lift, accompanied by Ford Racing Hydraulic Lifters, and Dual Valve Springs, Retainers, and Keepers.
Also with my summit order came in my Ford Racing Timing Chain & Gear Set (Double Roller), kind of wanted Gear Drive but the double roller is so quiet J
I called up Martin at Monster Miata and he is a really cool guy understanding that not everyone can just toss down 4k for a kit he allows you to break it up. So my headers, oil pan, and K member are on the way he works fast.
Now I’m just awaiting more parts from Summit such as my Oil Pump, Water Pump, Oil Pickup, and Crank, Alternator, and water pump pulleys.
My end plan is to have something similar but instead of Ford Racing Blue I'm doing a flat black and most likely a gray engine bay. Plus as you can see from my first picture the bay is already shaved so its just going to be that much cleaner.
Well here comes the start of my V8 build, selection is a Carbureted 302 to stay away from wiring issues. Plus if you’re going to do a V8 might as well stay true to the soul. You may remember my winter wire tuck.
I started by ordering a remanufactured short block from Titan Engines (http://www.titanengines.com/) , they were really helpful did everything I wanted took the cam out even for me because I wanted a small lope. Block arrived and looks way better than any used one you will find.
My cam also came in I went with a Ford Racing E303 Cam 282/282 Duration/ .498 Lift, accompanied by Ford Racing Hydraulic Lifters, and Dual Valve Springs, Retainers, and Keepers.
Also with my summit order came in my Ford Racing Timing Chain & Gear Set (Double Roller), kind of wanted Gear Drive but the double roller is so quiet J
I called up Martin at Monster Miata and he is a really cool guy understanding that not everyone can just toss down 4k for a kit he allows you to break it up. So my headers, oil pan, and K member are on the way he works fast.
Now I’m just awaiting more parts from Summit such as my Oil Pump, Water Pump, Oil Pickup, and Crank, Alternator, and water pump pulleys.
My end plan is to have something similar but instead of Ford Racing Blue I'm doing a flat black and most likely a gray engine bay. Plus as you can see from my first picture the bay is already shaved so its just going to be that much cleaner.