Ok, so I feel I have made enough progress in buying parts and starting to modify my car that I can start a build thread :lol:
My car is a 1991 BRG that originally had all options but an auto tranny.
Parts acquired thus far:
-LS6 engine with 9,000 miles out of an 01 Corvette Z06, no A/C or PS (installed)
-V8 Roadsters subframe mounting kit (includes tubular subframe, engine mounts, tranny crossmember, and frame rail braces) (installed)
-T56 transmission out of a 1999 Trans Am (6 speed), with B&M short shifter and skip-shift eliminator (installed)
-Spec Stage 2 clutch (installed)
-Drive by Wire throttle pedal from a 97-04 Vette (installed)
-Walbro 255 (installed)
-Vette Filter/Regulator (installed)
-AN fittings and stainless lines for fuel (installed)
-New Clutch Master Cylinder, bleed line (installed)
-CTS Diff (05, 54k, 3.42 gears and LSD) and diff vent (installed)
-V8R Stage 1 Mounting kit (installed)
-Refreshed Hubs/Wheel bearings courtesy of Planet Miata (installed)
-Sport brakes (installed)
-OEM engine harness converted to standalone by Speartech (installed)
-TAC box to DBW pedal harness (Speartech also) (installed)
-V8R screw-on oil filter oil pan (installed)
-FM V8 Swap Front Sway Bar (installed)
-FM Cross Flow Radiator (installed)
-Mezeire Race Electric Water Pump (installed)
-Racing Beat Endlinks F/R (installed)
-949Racing 6UL's; 15x9 +36 with 225/45/15 Toyo R1Rs (sold), now 15x10 +25 6ULs
-ECU reflash (delete VATS and 2 of the 4 o2 sensors it is looking for, base map for cam)(done/installed)
-o2 sensors (installed)
-Summit Digital Gauge Panel (SUM-800600) (installed)
-Custom carbon "smooth" half dash modeled after GHO race dash (in progress)
-Flyin Miata headers (ceramic coated by local shop) (installed)
-6.0L Starter wrapped in starter blanket (installed)
-MSM Brake Master Cylinder and Booster (installed)
Parts that I still need for the swap:
Exhaust
-Exhaust system (installed)
Other
-Seats
-Cage
Progress pics
Project goals:
-Shaved, tucked, and stitch welded bay (done)
-2200-2300lb curb weight (no A/C, PS, Cruise, ABS, heater)
Random notes:
-OEM Miata wiring harness with plugs for all options weighed 17lbs.
My car is a 1991 BRG that originally had all options but an auto tranny.
Parts acquired thus far:
-LS6 engine with 9,000 miles out of an 01 Corvette Z06, no A/C or PS (installed)
-V8 Roadsters subframe mounting kit (includes tubular subframe, engine mounts, tranny crossmember, and frame rail braces) (installed)
-T56 transmission out of a 1999 Trans Am (6 speed), with B&M short shifter and skip-shift eliminator (installed)
-Spec Stage 2 clutch (installed)
-Drive by Wire throttle pedal from a 97-04 Vette (installed)
-Walbro 255 (installed)
-Vette Filter/Regulator (installed)
-AN fittings and stainless lines for fuel (installed)
-New Clutch Master Cylinder, bleed line (installed)
-CTS Diff (05, 54k, 3.42 gears and LSD) and diff vent (installed)
-V8R Stage 1 Mounting kit (installed)
-Refreshed Hubs/Wheel bearings courtesy of Planet Miata (installed)
-Sport brakes (installed)
-OEM engine harness converted to standalone by Speartech (installed)
-TAC box to DBW pedal harness (Speartech also) (installed)
-V8R screw-on oil filter oil pan (installed)
-FM V8 Swap Front Sway Bar (installed)
-FM Cross Flow Radiator (installed)
-Mezeire Race Electric Water Pump (installed)
-Racing Beat Endlinks F/R (installed)
-949Racing 6UL's; 15x9 +36 with 225/45/15 Toyo R1Rs (sold), now 15x10 +25 6ULs
-ECU reflash (delete VATS and 2 of the 4 o2 sensors it is looking for, base map for cam)(done/installed)
-o2 sensors (installed)
-Summit Digital Gauge Panel (SUM-800600) (installed)
-Custom carbon "smooth" half dash modeled after GHO race dash (in progress)
-Flyin Miata headers (ceramic coated by local shop) (installed)
-6.0L Starter wrapped in starter blanket (installed)
-MSM Brake Master Cylinder and Booster (installed)
Parts that I still need for the swap:
Exhaust
-Exhaust system (installed)
Other
-Seats
-Cage
Progress pics
Project goals:
-Shaved, tucked, and stitch welded bay (done)
-2200-2300lb curb weight (no A/C, PS, Cruise, ABS, heater)
Random notes:
-OEM Miata wiring harness with plugs for all options weighed 17lbs.