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I think (hope) so too ;) just entered the Miata 6-speed ratios into the Tremec gearing calculator; looks like I was wrong that the rear axle ratio (3.27) is too long here is the ratios & speed at 2500 rpm / 5500 rpm engine speed: 1st - 3.76 - 17/37 mph 2nd - 2.27 - 28/61 mph 3rd - 1.65 -...

yes, your right, I fail at updating my build threads when life gets in between :o the "C6 Corvette that thinks she is a Truck" had its maiden testdrive a couple weeks ago … she is getting upholstery done right now and body work/paint is scheduled for next winter wiring was a nightmare...

oh, now I see where the binding comment is coming from; the stock mustang links are all barrel bushings and restrict free travel due to the bushings only allowing limited twist (and higher durometer bushings amplify the problem) so no, I'm not going to us the stock mustang links; all my links...

bluebolt I appreciate your input and suggestions, but please excuse me for being a little weary whenever somebody on the internet tells me this or that ***** ...without knowing you or your background I just don't know how much it relates to my intended purpose or driving style.:dunno: talking...

talking about EPAS; this is the Toyo (Chevy Equinox) electric power steering column I'm going to use : kinda too big and the large motor is definitely on the heavy side, but cant beat the junk yard availability & price I could get away with a smaller UTV sourced EPAS unit, but they are...

there is a name I remember ;) ; hi there HOTFR8 :beer:

at least I have the rear end already; grabbed this Mustang 8.8 a couple weeks ago: gearing is maybe a little long (bought it mainly for the LSD) but 8.8 gears are cheap ... I like the triangulated 4 link so I'm going to basically copy the layout but with slightly longer aluminum tube/CM...

Abeo I appreciate the info :beer: ... still not sure what to do trans wise :headscrat wish somebody would make a reasonably priced bell to just slap a T5 on it Quad4rod (or whatever that company name was) used to make an aluminum bell, but they went under .... and I don't see me buying a $999...

Abeo yes, your right; the 5 speed out of the 4-140 Ranger also fits the 2.0 ecoboost and from what I was reading it is up for the torque , but the forward shifter location is maybe a problem ... but I guess that could be fixed with a Z-shaped shifter stick :dunno: I don't have the trans yet so...

TWF100 yes, the 2.3 starts to get available at junkyards, but its still a little pricy (the ones I found have been in the $2000 to 2500 range) ... sadly so is the FRPP to run it (iirc $1900 list price :( ) I'm on a tight budget so I settled for the 2.0 ; I got the fully dressed low miles Lincoln...

Kent yeah, I like to be different :lol_hitti seriously, I actually got a large part of inspiration from this pic I found over at HAMB ; notice the original "ecoboost" engine ; the old "pinto block" 2.3 turbo ... wish I remembered who`s pic/car that is to give proper credit :o

oldwizard yes, I think the FRPP ECM allows "mild" tuning via OBDII port, but I don't know how much power could be gained I actually plan to not mess with the engine besides deleting the bolt on balance assembly in the oil pan; from what I'm reading on Focus ST forums it is hardly noticeable even...

matt I lol.... funny thing is that I was actually looking really hard into the Solstice drivetrain, but the Mazda/Ford Ecoboost won partly because of the great aftermarket support at the clutch/transmission end; The Ecoboost block shares its bell bolt pattern with the Miata MX5 NC generation...

with this more potent engine (and the pressure of my friend) I decided to make it a 2-seater, but still retain the "boat tail" as well as the general "airplane fuselage" look and construction body will be all aluminum (.065 6061-T6 stressed skin over longerons and bulkheads) over a steel...

hi all ... not been active on this board in a while (life had other plans :( ) thanks to my best friend pushing me in the right direction (because he wants a copy of the car as well) I dusted off an older abandoned project. I love vintage shapes and especially Aluminum & Rivets ... my Tow rig/...