{"id":29307,"date":"2016-08-08T16:54:45","date_gmt":"2016-08-08T23:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/?p=29307"},"modified":"2016-12-05T16:44:51","modified_gmt":"2016-12-06T00:44:51","slug":"29307","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/29307\/","title":{"rendered":"The Flyin’ Miata LS Swap is The Best Way to Miata"},"content":{"rendered":"

Flyin\u2019 Miata Gives This Mazda Miata a 525 HP LS V8<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The 525 on the door panel indicates the amount of horsepower the engine in this Miata from Flyin\u2019 Miata produces. Image courtesy Flyin\u2019 Miata.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Flyin\u2019 Miata is a small company that takes the mild Mazda MX-5 Miata<\/a> and turns it into a beast. Take this 2016 ND Miata as an example. From the factory it had a two-liter Skyactiv-G four cylinder engine that produced all of 155 horsepower. Fast forward a few weeks and it rolls out of the Flyin\u2019 Miata shop with a fire-breathing 6.2-liter Gen II LS engine that produces 525 horses.<\/p>\n

This Isn\u2019t a One-Off That Nobody Can Own<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are a number of shops out there that build cars just to show people what they can do or what\u2019s possible. However, most of those are concept cars that you and I will never get to drive, let alone own. However, creations that roll out of the Flyin\u2019 Miata<\/a> shop in Colorado are all cars that, with a deep enough wallet anyone can own and drive.<\/p>\n

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A Little Background on Flyin\u2019 Miata<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flyin\u2019 Miata originally started life as The Dealer Alternative and specialized in German cars-Porsche, VW, and Audi. One of their regulars dropped of his Miata with them in 1989 and asked them to \u201csoup it up.\u201d A month later, they had their own Miata that they\u2019d turbocharged and a new direction for the company.<\/p>\n

They moved to their current location in Colorado in 1996. Many of the special parts they created for the Miata platform had been given the name \u201cFlyin Miata, so they changed the company name to match in 2000. As the saying goes \u201cThe rest is history!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Taking a Look at Flyin\u2019 Miata\u2019s 2016 ND Miata<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"Look<\/a>
Look closely. That\u2019s an LS376\/525 under the hood. Image courtesy Flyin Miata.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 2016 ND Miata is the latest in a evolutionary chain of Miatas that dates back to that first one in 1989. They\u2019ve taken everything they\u2019ve learned since then and incorporated it into one badass car that looks absolutely stock from the outside and the driver\u2019s seat. The misconception that this is a stock 2016 Miata ends once you turn the key, though. It has that well-known small block Chevy howl.<\/p>\n

Unlike some other shops, these guys don\u2019t just stuff a V8 into the car and call it quits. The ND Miata is completely re-engineered so the original 52:48 weight distribution is only slightly changed to 53:47. When doing their conversions, the company uses as many factory parts as possible so that working on the car in the future isn\u2019t a hassle.<\/p>\n

They work hard to keep the factory systems during the conversion process. This means that you\u2019ll retain the original infotainment system and push-button starter. The only differences other than the drivetrain are the deletion of the traction control system and the changeover to a variable ration hydraulically-assisted steering system.<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s Look at That Drivetrain<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Chevy Performance LS376\/525 found in this ND Miata. Image courtesy Chevy Performance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The engine in the ND Miata pictured is the 525 HP LS376\/525<\/a>. It\u2019s basically the E-Rod LS3 with a cam that\u2019s quite a bit more aggressive. The idle is \u201clopey\u201d and it\u2019s got a throttle response that is finger-snap quick. This engine basically turns the ND Miata into a Trans Am race car.<\/p>\n

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A closer look at the LS376\/525 installed in the 2016 ND Miata from Flyin\u2019 Miata. Wipe y our chin, you\u2019re drooling! Image courtesy Flyin\u2019 Miata.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A custom shift lever sits on top of a Tremec<\/a> T56 Magnum six-speed manual transmission. The clutch and flywheel can be found backing up LS7 engines. A 2015 Camaro also donated its AAM rear end to the Flyin\u2019 Miata ND Miata. Stuck between the transmission and differential is a custom carbon fiber driveshaft as an option. Standard with this conversion is a custom aluminum driveshaft.<\/p>\n

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The Suspension Is Custom Also<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Take a gander at the 2015 Camaro independent rear suspension and the other custom goodies. Image courtesy Flyin\u2019 Miata.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Flyin\u2019 Miata custom-crafted the front and rear adjustable sway bars for this conversion. They worked with FOX Racing to build the rest of the shocks, control arms, and the rest of the suspension. The wimpy stock brakes on the Miata weren\u2019t anywhere near enough for this beast, so it receives a set six-piston calipers up front and four-piston rear calipers.<\/p>\n

What do you think? Is this something you\u2019d be willing to plunk down almost $50 grand on? Remember that doesn\u2019t include the price of the car. If you don\u2019t currently own a 2016 or 2017 Miata, they\u2019ll work with you to get you one that they ca work their magic on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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