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Frequently Asked Questions
Turnkeys
It takes us approximately eight to ten weeks to complete a car, depending on options. There is a waiting list so make sure to book well in advance.
category: Turnkeys | updated 2009-10-12
You can see a full list, but here's what we do in a nutshell.
All new parts & labor for a running car
GM power train warranty
LS3 engine & electronics
returns OBD-II codes
T56 6 speed transmission
CTS 3.42 diff for road cars (or Ford 8.8 diff for drag cars)
Working dash
V8 Roadsters mounting kit, driveline kit, & oil pan
Power steering (if desired)
Single 3" exhaust category: Turnkeys | updated 2009-10-12
Here's a list of parts used when we do a turn-key build. We can supply any or all of them, or you can find used parts to save some cash. category: Home built | updated 2009-10-12
Options
Here are some popular ones. You can see a number of them in our configurator.
A/C
Alignment
Aluminum or Carbon driveshaft
Upgraded camshaft
Upgraded driveline hardware
3.73 ring and pinion w/ CTS diff
ABS
High flow fuel pump
Race radiator
FM fan kit
Optima battery
Heavy duty sway bar mounts
FM sways
FM suspension
FM brakes
Poly bushings
V8R tubular A arms
LS3 fuel rail covers
Catalytic converters
Heat shielding package
Ceramic coated headers
Poly "nose" bushing for GM diff
Frog Arms
Roll bar
NC washer bottle
Wheel & tire package
Custom gauges
Widebody kit
Jon's Show Car Treatment category: Options | updated 2009-10-12
At the moment, we do not have a functioning traction control system available.
category: Turnkeys, Options | updated 2009-10-12
The GM ECU we're using for these conversions does not have cruise control built in. At the moment, we do not have cruise control available as an option.
category: Turnkeys, Options | updated 2009-10-12
Driving
They're faster than you are.
category: Driving | updated 2009-10-12
Nope. The total weight gain is under 200 lbs, and 1/3 of that is on the rear wheels. This means the final weight and balance is very similar to a turbo Miata. The combination of the all-aluminum engine and pushing the drivetrain to the rear as far as possible makes this happen.
category: Driving | updated 2009-10-12
General
The classic 302/5.0 Ford small block has been used for a lot of conversions. But the LS engines are a couple of generations ahead. They offer much better ground clearance, lighter weight in stock form and excellent packaging. On top of that, they start at over 300 horsepower in stock form and quickly go up from there.
We know that some people just can't make themselves drive Chevies. To those, we offer our condolences.
category: General | updated 2009-10-12
Our kits will allow any 1990-05 Miata to be turned into a V8. We prefer the 1999-05 cars because of their electronic speedometer, stiffer chassis and slightly roomier engine bay.
The 2006 and later cars can't be converted - yet. We're working on it.
category: General | updated 2010-03-26
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