You never know what you might find....

[TAF]

being Dyno-tuned at Team Ford. A Mazda Miata w/ a 347 stuffed inside. More pics in the Gallery.

http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/data/500/83IMG_1840-med.JPG (http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/showphoto.php/photo/5818/size/big/password/263233a0dd0b5fe0053e90d33d4b6b a0/sort/1/cat/500)

[dwasson]

I'd like to drive that one. Sorta like a modern Sunbeam Tiger.

[Smokie]

Glad I know what it looks like...I'll be careful not mess with that bad boy......:awe:

[Logan]

I'd be too busy laughin' at that rollin' monstrosity to take him seriously...

Fender flares and a whale tail? Please...

[woaface]

People do crazy stuff with Miata's...If the suspension is done right, that car is whippin' all ya'll's asses in the autocross.

[Logan]

Please. It's still a jelly bean piece of crap. Autocross is as much about the driver as much as it is the car...

I was keeping up with "Autocrossed-prepped" Camaro's in my 99 LIGHTNING for cryin out loud.

crap crap crap crap crap. Ya hear me? CRAP!

[Smokie]

So, what did it put to the ground ?

[jaywish]

Personally,

I think it needs smoked wind deflectors.

[Logan]

All it needs is some bright yellow stickers and a big red "Type R" sticker on there...

[Krytin]

Wieght distribution would be a little front heavy even if the 5.0 stroker had an aluminium block! 1/4 miles might be fast if it could get traction - but autocross would not be too swift!

[blacksnake]

Please. It's still a jelly bean piece of crap. Autocross is as much about the driver as much as it is the car...

I was keeping up with "Autocrossed-prepped" Camaro's in my 99 LIGHTNING for cryin out loud.

crap crap crap crap crap. Ya hear me? CRAP!

Enough with the sugar coating - tell us what you really think!

[Patrick]

Enough with the sugar coating - tell us what you really think!

I think he still prefers the Sable!!!!

[bigslim]

There used to be company that dropped Ford 5.0's into Miatas.

[Rob1559]

Anyone want to change the spark plugs?

[CRUZTAKER]

Dropping V-8's in Miatas and RX-7's isn't a new concept. The kits are a dime a dozen. Talk to the owners after they have owned these monstrocities over a long period of time.

The new weight displacement terribly ruins the cars performance overall. Great concept otherwise.

[FordNut]

being Dyno-tuned at Team Ford. A Mazda Miata w/ a 347 stuffed inside. More pics in the Gallery.

http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/data/500/83IMG_1840-med.JPG (http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/showphoto.php/photo/5818/size/big/password/263233a0dd0b5fe0053e90d33d4b6b a0/sort/1/cat/500)
So when does the road racing Lincoln LS with 4.6L 32 valve engine, full cage, flared fenders, etc go on the dyno?

[Marauderman]

So when does the road racing Lincoln LS with 4.6L 32 valve engine, full cage, flared fenders, etc go on the dyno?
.......Yeah---good point there FordNut---He and I checked that red and white LS out last week on it's rear trailer---...just what the heck is that thing all about anyway TAF......Oh TAF......shucks..shoulda got a pic of it last week to show you'all what we're talking about---darn.........Tom

[Amsoil_Dealer]

Please. It's still a jelly bean piece of crap. Autocross is as much about the driver as much as it is the car...

I was keeping up with "Autocrossed-prepped" Camaro's in my 99 LIGHTNING for cryin out loud.


You are right about this Logan. I would imagine that car socks on an autocross course. Plus in my opinion, the kind of guy who would stuff a V-8 inta Miata probably couldn't drive worth aa flip in the first place.

Relative to "Autocross is as much about the driver as much as it is the car..." I know a guy with a 95 HP 914-4 that would make you cry.

Don

[woaface]

Hahahahaha. Point taken.




Please. It's still a jelly bean piece of crap. Autocross is as much about the driver as much as it is the car...

I was keeping up with "Autocrossed-prepped" Camaro's in my 99 LIGHTNING for cryin out loud.

crap crap crap crap crap. Ya hear me? CRAP!

[FiveO]

Its not about the car...its about the car & driver.

I outperformed CVPI's in a Ford Explorer AWD model a couple years back on an LE track.

They couldn't believe that I could actually catch 'em.




Supercharged Marauders could be interesting at the track....its not all about HP....but moreso driving technique and traction.


Interesting setup though.....might be fast in the 1/4 :D

[Donny Carlson]

.......Yeah---good point there FordNut---He and I checked that red and white LS out last week on it's rear trailer---...just what the heck is that thing all about anyway TAF......Oh TAF......shucks..shoulda got a pic of it last week to show you'all what we're talking about---darn.........Tom
Here it is -

http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/data/500/83IMG_1521-med.JPG (http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/showphoto.php/photo/5575/size/big/password/12edb7ecd1545719e13d6dab7e921e a6/sort/1/cat/500)

http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/data/500/83IMG_1520-med.JPG (http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/showphoto.php/photo/5576/size/big/password/12edb7ecd1545719e13d6dab7e921e a6/sort/1/cat/500)

[MarauderMark]

Does it say in the pic Insert soy sauce here?with an arrow pointing to the gas door.. They must've forgottin to take it off:rofl:..only kiddin ..

[Patrick]

Does it say in the pic Insert soy sauce here?with an arrow pointing to the gas door.. They must've forgottin to take it off:rofl:..only kiddin ..


:rofl: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

[RoyLPita]

There used to be company that dropped Ford 5.0's into Miatas.
The company that put in the 5.0 engines in to the Miatas is Monster Motorsports. I don't know if they are still in business but they had a whole package inc a supercharger.

Just my .02 and then some.

[Logan]

K... How could that possibly be a lincoln? I mean it doesn't say it is... I mean, I'd expect it to say in big block letters, "LINCOLN LS" on it... I mean, after all, if you take the time to label your garbage can "TRASH", then shouldn't you be putting a bit of effort labelling your car too? Stands to reason...

[Donny Carlson]

K... How could that possibly be a lincoln? I mean it doesn't say it is... I mean, I'd expect it to say in big block letters, "LINCOLN LS" on it... I mean, after all, if you take the time to label your garbage can "TRASH", then shouldn't you be putting a bit of effort labelling your car too? Stands to reason...
Maybe the Lincoln badge on the front of a car is a clue?

[Logan]

Don't get picky on me lincoln lover... ;)

I'm sorry, but ripping apart a LS to turn it into a autocross machine is just plain dumb. Almost smacks of something a chevy owner would do...

[TAF]

I think both the LS and the Miata are pretty cool. What's even cooler is the place where it all happens...the "Mecca for Speed in the Southeast" :cool:

[MARAUDERCHICK]

I think both the LS and the Miata are pretty cool. What's even cooler is the place where it all happens...the "Mecca for Speed in the Southeast" :cool:
Most agreeable.....yes, yes..........!!!! :bows:

And if AT&T lays me off (along with 224 other technicians)....I may have to get an application to work at the MECCA for SPEED location!!!!!

[Logan]

I think both the LS and the Miata are pretty cool. What's even cooler is the place where it all happens...the "Mecca for Speed in the Southeast" :cool:

Yeah, uh...see... this is how to be diplomatic. What I'm thinkin' right now is not what I'm typing. Notice how Logan takes the high road rather than disparaging another members opinion simply for the sake of self-gratification.

See? It ain't that hard.

[woaface]

What kind of DRIFT car might the Miata make???:D :D :D

[Krytin]

What kind of DRIFT car might the Miata make???:D :D :D
Now you might have something there!

[Logan]

...yeah... drift it right off a cliff and jump out. Problem solved. :up:

[Marauderman]

Here it is -

http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/data/500/83IMG_1521-med.JPG (http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/showphoto.php/photo/5575/size/big/password/12edb7ecd1545719e13d6dab7e921e a6/sort/1/cat/500)

http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/data/500/83IMG_1520-med.JPG (http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/showphoto.php/photo/5576/size/big/password/12edb7ecd1545719e13d6dab7e921e a6/sort/1/cat/500)
.........Thanks Donny for the pics anyway--I see know why your "The Man"--Dang--how well I know--the way you helped me out with wofaces' camera thingy in Alt...I could have, and should have, but you did have---the PIC-- to which all could see what we're talking about--even though comments have been spoken--I'm just late posting as usual--Tom

[Krytin]

...yeah... drift it right off a cliff and jump out. Problem solved. :up:

Jump before or after .... nevermind!

[Shankin]

I'd be too busy laughin' at that rollin' monstrosity to take him seriously...

Fender flares and a whale tail? Please...

That is his idea! Some ghetto wheels and some import pipes and everyone thinks its some kid with loud coffee can mufflers and his hat turned around backwords. Knowone would think it will run 10s just on motor alone. I would love to see the faces of the victoms that think just as you do. :D

[martyo]

That is his idea! Some ghetto wheels and some import pipes and everyone thinks its some kid with loud coffee can mufflers and his hat turned around backwords. Knowone would think it will run 10s just on motor alone. I would love to see the faces of the victoms that think just as you do. :D

Get back under my car darn it!

[Shankin]

Get back under my car darn it!

Just get ready to lay the smack down!!!!

[martyo]

Just get ready to lay the smack down!!!!

Oh, I am ready alright. Plenty ready....Just don't let me get up to Dallas on Saturday and fimd you at the other end of the track before I get there or I will be laying the smack down on you!! :P

[Logan]

That is his idea! Some ghetto wheels and some import pipes and everyone thinks its some kid with loud coffee can mufflers and his hat turned around backwords. Knowone would think it will run 10s just on motor alone. I would love to see the faces of the victoms that think just as you do. :D
You know, when people walk up and ask questions about a car, the first question should never be, "What were you smokin'?"...

Do I need to also point out that just because a car can run 10's hardly makes it cool. I've seen 8 second Chevette's. Hardly cool. Same dumb category, "Stupid stuff people do with their money".

[MARAUDER S/C #5]

:eek: ...................

[merc406]

No one remembers the AC Cobra? Miata isn't much smaller. (They should'a dumped in an alum. 427 tho.) :burnout:

[SergntMac]

Do I need to also point out that just because a car can run 10's hardly makes it cool. I've seen 8 second Chevette's. Hardly cool. Same dumb category, "Stupid stuff people do with their money".
Oh...You mean projects like my mid-engined 283 Vega-wagen that figured heavy in my divorce proceedings?

Ya...My attorney asked me that "WTF?" question and ya know, it was a good question to ask too!

Random drug screens got real popular around here in the early '80s...Whew!

[Donny Carlson]

Do I need to also point out that just because a car can run 10's hardly makes it cool. I've seen 8 second Chevette's. Hardly cool. Same dumb category, "Stupid stuff people do with their money".The car's owner, who works at Team Ford in managment, used to work in the same part of Mercury with Steve Babcock. Steve told me this himself, as we were admiring a binder of photos of the LS in various stages. He (the LS owner) was talking to SB about making a Fairlane race car, when the new model is released.

This LS is no ricer, and the owner not some kid.

[TAF]

"Stupid stuff people do with their money".
And I've even heard this exact statement made to me when I'm giving a "tour" of Legal Knevil....though, I doubt many here would share that opinion....

[SergntMac]

this is getting weird...nothing I posted here has anything to do with Hell Boy, K?

[Donny Carlson]

this is getting weird...nothing I posted here has anything to do with Hell Boy, K?
Okay, now fill up this cup and give it to the nurse.

[Shankin]

You know, when people walk up and ask questions about a car, the first question should never be, "What were you smokin'?"...

Do I need to also point out that just because a car can run 10's hardly makes it cool. I've seen 8 second Chevette's. Hardly cool. Same dumb category, "Stupid stuff people do with their money".

But if it makes him happy who cares what anyone else thinks!

[Patrick]

Miata, LS, Hell Boy????? :coffee: :coffee: Missed it!!

[MARAUDER S/C #5]

:cool:
Oh, I am ready alright. Plenty ready....Just don't let me get up to Dallas on Saturday and fimd you at the other end of the track before I get there or I will be laying the smack down on you!! :P

fimd ????????????? :cool:

[Logan]

The car's owner, who works at Team Ford in managment, used to work in the same part of Mercury with Steve Babcock. Steve told me this himself, as we were admiring a binder of photos of the LS in various stages. He (the LS owner) was talking to SB about making a Fairlane race car, when the new model is released.

This LS is no ricer, and the owner not some kid.That's supposed to change something how exactly? I've seen 40yr olds in clapped out honda's with whale tails too... :)

To each his own. Butchering...uh... modifying... a LS to seems awfully... :loco:

[Logan]

But if it makes him happy who cares what anyone else thinks!It's been my experience, usually the owner cares what folks think. To each his own. Definately not my bag of tea biscuits, on that note. I'll stop baggin' on the weirdness propogated at Team Ford.

[MSR7878]

It's been my experience, usually the owner cares what folks think. To each his own. Definately not my bag of tea biscuits, on that note. I'll stop baggin' on the weirdness propogated at Team Ford.


I have straight pipes and get crap for it all the time, "why would you do that" etc, sometimes here, and I respect some folks don't like it but I do so I really don't give a crap what folks think, but then I'm just a dumb kid I suppose

[Krytin]

I have straight pipes and get crap for it all the time, "why would you do that" etc, sometimes here, and I respect some folks don't like it but I do so I really don't give a crap what folks think, but then I'm just a dumb kid I suppose
Actually, I have been looking @ the chambered pipes in the Sumit catalog! Next time I'm in your neck of the woods you'll have to give me a drive by so I can hear it!

[Logan]

Straight pipes on the Marauder weren't THAT annoying... loud yes, but in a obnoxious sort of way.

[Krytin]

Straight pipes on the Marauder weren't THAT annoying... loud yes, but in a obnoxious sort of way.

That's pretty much what I was looking for - I figured w/the stock manifolds & 4 cats, the chambered pipes would only "BLAT" a little bit! Just enough to be obnoxious at the right moments!

[MSR7878]

Actually, I have been looking @ the chambered pipes in the Sumit catalog! Next time I'm in your neck of the woods you'll have to give me a drive by so I can hear it!


Anytime!!, I'd like to ride in yours anyway to feel the Jmod shifts