Tom Suddard
Tom Suddard GRM+ Memberand Director of Marketing & Digital Assets
7/18/22 2:57 p.m.
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That’s the question we had as soon as we got our LFX-powered Miata running, and even though we knew the answer courtesy of the internet, we still had a tiny nugget of hope in the back of our minds: Maybe, just maybe, we’d get lucky and the V6 would magically fit under the stock Miata hood.

Yeah, uh, no. This …

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V8 Road Racing West
V8 Road Racing West New Reader
7/19/22 4:34 p.m.

Great job guys!   I have been very interested in the LFX powerplant for a variety of projects I am working on.   I know it is probably in the article features of the build, but what did you do for a transmission?   Original Miata or another donor?   Thanks and keep up the great work! Your features on chassis building, designing, and printing parts are out of this world :)  

Last, I am sure I am going to frustrate some people, but, yes Tom Suddard, I am more than willing to step up as did the loyal GRM advertisers like Tire Rack and others; so yo can raise my subscription $10 to $20 annually as I get 10 times that back in enjoyment and content.

Keep up the GREAT works!

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/19/22 4:42 p.m.

In reply to V8 Road Racing West :

Thank you for the kind words. And we'll get some transmission answers for you right away. 

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
7/19/22 5:13 p.m.

Typically the transmission used is the one already attached to the LFX in its original application. Stronger than the Miata unit and no adapters required.

That hood is a good option, nice work Treasure Coast. 

GameboyRMH
GameboyRMH GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
7/19/22 5:32 p.m.

I dunno about this, I feel like you missed out on an opportunity to make a shaker hood here cheeky

V8 Road Racing West
V8 Road Racing West New Reader
7/19/22 7:06 p.m.

Just read the entire thread from start to finish and looking forward to more.   The MV5 transmission sounds like a nice unit, similar to the AR5.

 

Tom Suddard
Tom Suddard GRM+ Memberand Director of Marketing & Digital Assets
7/19/22 10:23 p.m.

Glad you found the transmission answer, and glad you like the project! We're excited to get it on track. 

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