Well.
What can I say that hasn't already been said? Howyoudoin'?

Truth be told, I don't even have the car yet. I'm done jumping into a project and learning as I go, making assumptions and all the mistakes that usually accompany decisions made more in enthusiasm than prudence.
So I figure this board along with Miataturbo.net (which I've also signed onto) is a good place to start learning in order to avoid some of the misadventures that go along with a build.

I've got the Linc Mark VIII dohc motor and engine management, the 3550, and the Linc's 8.8 irs rear that'll have to be re-worked to be suitable for the li'l Mx.
I figure I'll track down a junk Miata from the firewall forward to use for a mock-up. That'll save some costs and keep me from hacking a good car and having to fix that. At least 'till it's time to hack into one properly.

I've been into MoPars, Ford Foxbodies (Mustangs, (also known as 'beer cans on wheels'), and Thunderbird Turbocoupes), and a couple of mitsu pickups (more beer cannage).
Quite frankly, they've just been 'missing' something.
I don't know if it's the 'girls car' stigma or what.

Seriously, I want something that's fun, handles reasonably well, and has a better power-to-weight ratio using a mostly stock oem driveline.
I find the idea of the 'upward spiral' of costs and support for the stresses placed on a heavier vehicle to be unattractive anymore. I'm starting to realize the brilliance of Mr Chapman.


Well, that's my readers digest long version. When's dinner?

 

Welcome in. Ditch the 4.6 and go to the older 5.0 or an LS based engine. The 4.6 is a tight fit with no room for header clearance.

Just my .02, so take it with a grain of salt

 

That 4.6 is a great engine. I'm looking forward to seeing your tube front half to accomodate it.

 

Lol! I know, it's wide, and the Mx ain't!

On one hand, I want to keep it as quiet as I can. So using the stock Mark manni's don't bother me none. Maybe I can rustle up a set of Cobra mannis. I really don't know if that'd gain anything though.

It's heresy, I know...

You guys should be proud of me, I'm not trying to use a Northstar! That was my first inclination. But the Ford has much more support. And I can fit a five/six speed with stock parts!

I do like the power curve of the Caddi better...