1992 Miata, LS1, then LS3 swapped

mazpower · 06-02-2011, 12:07 PM

After a LONG weekend, made some really nice progress. I only took one picture.

Engine, transmission and crossmember are in. LM Performance made a boo boo on my clutch order and the flywheel wasn't included. But I bolted up the tranny anyways, after the engine went in. This way I could set up the frame rail reinforcements in the right spot as they double for the transmission mount bolt points. I also wanted to see if the tranny could go on with the engine in place, it does. I'm very happy with the clearances.

I also discovered that I got the wrong headers when I went to hook the steering shaft back up.

I guess Sanderson has two different styles of block huggers for the LS1 and I got the wrong type. Hopefully they'll exchange them. Also found out that the headers can come out with the engine already in the car.

06-02-2011, 12:07 PM	#8
mazpower Rawr Bearclaw Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Souf Posts: 197 Rep Power: 18	After a LONG weekend, made some really nice progress. I only took one picture. Engine, transmission and crossmember are in. LM Performance made a boo boo on my clutch order and the flywheel wasn't included. But I bolted up the tranny anyways, after the engine went in. This way I could set up the frame rail reinforcements in the right spot as they double for the transmission mount bolt points. I also wanted to see if the tranny could go on with the engine in place, it does. I'm very happy with the clearances. I also discovered that I got the wrong headers when I went to hook the steering shaft back up. I guess Sanderson has two different styles of block huggers for the LS1 and I got the wrong type. Hopefully they'll exchange them. Also found out that the headers can come out with the engine already in the car. __________________ Illicit Performance Rotary building, porting, tuning, chassis dyno services www.illicitperformance.com