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Flyin’ Miata wants to dump a V8 into your Mazda MX-5!

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Why bother with a puny four-cylinder engine when you can have a big brutish V8 under the hood of your brand-spanking-new Mazda MX-5?

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The folks at Flyin’ Miata has finally concluded their work on transplanting a GM-sourced LS3 V8 into the new Mazda MX-5, codenamed ND. The company can sell you the parts needed for the conversion, or a ready-built MX-5 with the 6.2-litre V8.

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The company will offer the LS3 with three tunes. The first is a standard tune that pumps out 430 hp, identical to the power figures of recent Camaros and Corvettes. Next up is the E-Rod LS3, but with additional emissions monitoring for customers living in stringent states. Last but not least is the LS376/525, fitted with performance camshafts that allows the LS3 to pump out a whopping 525 hp. All models are equipped with a six-speed Tremec T56 Magnum manual with a custom shift lever that drives the rear wheels via an AAM differential from a 2015 Camaro.

In addition to that, the Colorado-based company has thrown out the Mazda’s original electric power steering, replacing it with a hydraulically assisted unit with a variable ratio. Despite that, Flyin’ Miata was quick to point out that the stock gauges, push start button and infotainment system remains fully-functional. The conversion also added another 113 kg to the little MX-5, creating a weight bias that is 53:47 front/rear.

Full specifications of the LS3-powered Mazda MX-5 listed below:

  • 430 hp 6.2L LS3 V8 engine with a two year warranty – a 2015 Camaro SS engine
  • 6-speed T56 Magnum transmission with a custom shift lever
  • FM spec Moroso steel oil pan with baffling
  • LS7 clutch and flywheel
  • AAM differential from a 2015 Camaro
  • custom-built dual pass crossflow radiator
  • dual Spal fans on a custom shroud
  • new aluminum driveshaft
  • heavy duty halfshafts
  • stainless steel headers and dual exhaust with a lifetime warranty
  • Magnaflow high-flow dual catalytic converters
  • upgraded fuel system
  • new GM-built engine wiring harness and engine management
  • Flyin’ Miata custom engine dyno tune for more power and improved drivability with our specific parts
  • OE-style motor mounts for good NVH control
  • custom air intake system with hot air baffle
  • rear mount Odyssey battery with kill switch and engine bay jump start terminal
  • Corvette C6 starter
  • fully functional stock gauges
  • FM sway bars front & rear with adjustable end links
  • Flyin’ Miata FOX Racing suspension
  • ABS
  • FM four wheel little big brake kit
  • air conditioning
  • Hydraulic steering conversion
  • relocated washer bottle
  • many custom stainless brackets required for a clean installation
  • Flyin’ Miata alignment

Options and upgrades include:

  • LS3 E-Rod engine (better emissions compliance), $640
  • LS376/525 (525 hp, 489 ft-lb), $1780
  • carbon fiber driveshaft, $520
  • aluminum oil pan, $70
  • 6-piston front, 4-piston rear brake upgrade, $725
  • Swain Tech White Lightning ceramic coating for the headers & cat pipes- $925
  • Hot Rod Therapy DBW cruise control- roughly $1000, price TBD
  • wheel and tire packages – please speak to us for recommendations and pricing
  • Hard Dog roll bar – please speak to us for recommendations and pricing

Via: Flyin’ Miata