The silver MSM V8

Thaaat's all folks!

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:28:25 -0400

Headed home.

Resting before the big trip home.

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:25:32 -0400

One awesome car headed for the transporter.

A "slight" gain in power.

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:23:30 -0400

3.6 times as much torque as a stock Mazdaspeed at 2500 rpm!

Fine work, autographed.

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:16:33 -0400

Gary wanted us to sign his coil covers.

Ready to rock!

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:04:05 -0400

Check out how nicely the power steering reservoir integrates on the driver's side.

Simple exhaust from header to 2.5" to Y to 3".

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:59:27 -0400

2.5" exhaust tucks right in, then merges into 3" Y.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:30:10 -0400

A/C compressor with GM auto tensioner for the belt.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:26:27 -0400

This is the rear section of our 3" turbo exhaust sneaking past the Cadillac differential.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:25:19 -0400

Custom rear axles to handle four times stock torque.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:21:33 -0400

Starting to look like the beast it will be.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:43:43 -0400

Nice custom bracket that Jon built.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:42:21 -0400

We built a custom steel plate behind a modified speed stock bracket for mounting the speed a/c compressor.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:40:58 -0400

New frame rails and transmission cross-member.

Wed, 06 May 2009 19:05:33 -0400

Notice the exhaust cut-outs in the cross member to maintain ground clearance. Really nice details on these kits.

Another shot of the subframe and engine.

Wed, 06 May 2009 18:58:13 -0400

Frog arms and the new subframe.

Wed, 06 May 2009 18:47:25 -0400

You can see the V8R subframe holding up the new engine and the frog arms to stiffen up the front end.

One Getrag diff, ready to go.

Wed, 06 May 2009 18:43:01 -0400

Just two tabs needed to be welded to the Miata subframe for the nose mount of the diff. The V8 Roadsters mount for the rear is a direct bolt on.

Checking the temps.

Wed, 06 May 2009 18:35:07 -0400

Once we get the whole pan over 200 degrees, it's ready to weld.

How to weld an aluminum oil pan without cracking it.

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:28:46 -0400

Carpeting and dash are back in.

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:58:13 -0400

Back to completely stock appearance inside.