I'm having an idea...

[Philthy]

and it hurts. Just a little.

Since I have a 3.2 sitting in the garage and big(ger) brakes and a GenIII rack and I need new bushings, why don't I just hunt down a 5 speed and a subframe and some suspension links and start building it all outside of the car? Then when I get ready to put it in the car, just have it all ready at once.

Is this a bad idea or a good? Sure I have to buy an extra subframe and tranny and some little bits and pieces, but I'm sure Tom has it all and is aching to sell it to me.

Oh, I have to reinforce another differential, but after all the practice I got on my last one and all the pics I took, that should be easy, right? Or is that the excuse I need to tell my wife I need $1300 for "a much safer differential?"

Crap, I'd have to buy a clutch too. Nevermind, dumb plan. Good talk. Glad you all talked me out of it. Carry on, nothing more to see here.

Back to looking at LS1 Miata kits.

 

[SHOmethewayhome]

LS1 Miata means Donovan can't go for rides...

Donovan is a sad panda.

 

[Philthy]

Well, we could always ratchet strap you to the roll bar.

 

[SHOmethewayhome]

I could also always just step on it and kick down the street like a skate board.

do you remember me trying to fit in your miata? that was a lark

 

[Off Road SHO]

I have a Miata in the back shop as we speak...err type. Buddy is replacing the engine. Damn those are cute little motors.

And yeah, I'd love to sell you everything that I have that you need. I need money for Another Woman.

Tom

 

[Philthy]

do you remember me trying to fit in your miata? that was a lark

I don't, but I have another friend about your size that we wedged into it with the hardtop on. Hilarity ensued.

And yeah, I'd love to sell you everything that I have that you need.

Then why on earth did you guys talk me out of it?

 

[Off Road SHO]

We didn't. Your brain just overcame your heart for a while. Let me know if you need anything to store over at your place so you can "think" about it.

Tom

 

[Fun4SHO]

I made a deal on a 3.0 motor in NW Tucson he has a working 5 speed also, maybe subframe too. I am sure we can figure out how not to forget shoforum if we are going to wheel & deal on the forum