IWannaGoFast Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 So one of my current projects is cramming a 1991 fuel injected 302 from a Grand Marquis into a 1990 Mazda Miata. The car was just too adorable to not change radically. I know this isn't the ideal 5.0 to use but it was a good deal, came with bbk shorty headers, a trick flow upper and lower intake mani, a HUGE billet TB, and some friends chipped in E7 heads and some GT cams and lifters. I will be posting pictures and progress updates as we go. In the meantime, I am newish to V8s. Could anyone school me on dry sumps? I am most likely dry sumping the engine so the car can sit lower and the motor sit lower within the car. Otherwise the oil pan sits 3 inches lower than the car OR you raise the motor and throw off balance more AND have to cut the hood. I don't really want a 4x4 stance or a hacked hood. SO dry sump seems like a viable option. Advice? Info? Opinions? Options? I am researching but would like some input. Hope you like! http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj541/EthanCarr685/miata.jpg http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj541/EthanCarr685/imagejpeg_2_104.jpg http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj541/EthanCarr685/302.jpg http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj541/EthanCarr685/3022.jpg http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj541/EthanCarr685/3023.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWannaGoFast Posted February 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Altezza lights and spoiler are already gone (came on the car). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 At first I thought Scott sold his car but nope. Back to gabe lowballing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 And should be fun when its done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderboy Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Sounds like a sweet project. Cant wait to see the progress during the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 If you can't go deep, can you "wing" the pan and go wide with baffels around the sump for the pickup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOZZER Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Race ya for beer Ethan.. By the way call me. I may have some goodies for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Is this modeled after that Red 302 Miata that I have seen run various autox/drift events locally? On another note, how the hell have you been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWannaGoFast Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Nate I am unsure. I am new to this and have just been brain storming in my head. Most people just deal with the stockish ride height or cowl or cut the hood. I was looking into dry sump but looks like it will be a ton of money $1k-$2k. Someone recently suggested an external oil pump which would allow a slimmer pan. Willy, you've got a deal. And I will call you tonight. Hey Sean, I am doing well. Congrats on the engagement! Not much new. I have heard of the red Miata but haven't seen it in person. I have just always wanted a V8 miata, and kind of prefer the 302 for price, the sweet sound, and they are slightly easier to cram in than a LS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbracing81 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Sounds like a fun ride. Be like driving a street legal go cart. I've always wanted a cool project like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I wasnt aware that a Trick flow intake can be flipped backwards..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOZZER Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I wasnt aware that a Trick flow intake can be flipped backwards..... Ethan and his intake go both ways.... :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Ethan and his intake go both ways.... :lolguy: :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FST94TSI Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 When I had my miata I discovered that you can actually put some pretty wide meats under the rear of those cars. Not wide compared to a full size car, but quite wide for the size of a miata. I really wanna ride in that thing when you're done. I had plans and even an LS motor sitting in my garage but, became single soon after starting to compile the parts so it was either have money to give my 5yr. old daughter the things she wanted or build the car,so the car went. Oh well there's always more in the future. Please when it's done I need a ride in that thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 When I had my miata I discovered that you can actually put some pretty wide meats under the rear of those cars. Not wide compared to a full size car, but quite wide for the size of a miata. I really wanna ride in that thing when you're done. I had plans and even an LS motor sitting in my garage but, became single soon after starting to compile the parts so it was either have money to give my 5yr. old daughter the things she wanted or build the car,so the car went. Oh well there's always more in the future. Please when it's done I need a ride in that thing. You still putting an LS1 in your Gen Coupe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWannaGoFast Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I would LOVE to do an LS but price for the motor and tranny were just too much. PLUS I have always liked and preferred how a 5.0 sounds. I got this motor for $300 with an auto tranny (that I am selling) and a bunch of free goodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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