LS1 Miata Build Thread by fourwhls

4 minute(s) of a 124 minute read

Alright, issue has been resolved. I ended up using a truck pickup tube.

I cut the pickup tube short and welded a -12AN fitting to the end of the tube. A bracket to hold everything in place and I'm good to go.

I need to prep, prime, and paint the oil pan tomorrow and I'm on to the next step. 

1/13/10 (Yes, a little out of order)

I picked up the car from the shop that put my cage in. I bought a cage kit from Miatacage.com and had a local shop install it for me. I am really happy with the outcome. The local shop, All Aspects Motorsports, which is owned and run by some really good friends of mine, did the work for me. They pushed everything out as far as possible to give me every inch of interior room possible.

I wanted to put the cage in myself, but it would have added a month or so to my project. I dropped it off on Thursday and it was ready to be picked up Monday. 

Here are some pictures:

1/17/10

Engine went in for the 1st test fit today. Other than header issues, it fits like a glove. 

I don't have much room for the radiator, but I have some alternative plans in mind.

2/6/10

It's been a little while since I updated this thread. I haven't gotten a lot done, but I have been tinkering.

I cut out the original radiator support and built a new one. I moved the radiator forward 3 inches. Take a look at the picture a couple posts up and you can see what I cut out. I will not be using the factory hood latch. I will be using hood pins.

I built some new upper mounts and modified the lower mounts to use the factory mounts. I put some rubber under the top mounts to keep the radiator isolated as much as possible.

I also started welding the tranny tunnel. It's still a mess, but it's getting there. I welded some 3/8 angle iron into the corners. It's not much, but I felt I needed to do something.

Here are some pictures....