VEight 400HP WideBody MX-5

bfamus · Post by **bfamus** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:49 am

Here my forst try to see if I can post with links now...

My little baby while the wide body is in construction...
http://www.bfamus.tv/watch.php?mdid=391 ... ght+week+4

bfamus · Post by **bfamus** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:52 am

So now that the forum is working I will have the chance to share with you my little crazy project... Here where I am now. Finition is comming good too after only 4 weeks of labour...

Some also like pictures, here are some interesting pictures for you;

This one is showing this Camaro SS hood scoop. I've had one in 1997 and this is the who gave me this love of V8 unique sound and torque;

In this image we can see the aggresive look of the whole new design;

We can see here the finition made behind the rear wheels, if you look carefully, you will notice how the tires are streched-in because of the 12 inches mag wheels, still 275/35/18 on !!!

And finally a more overview image of the car;

I have some more images posted here:
http://www.bfamus.tv/watch.php?mdid=391 ... +semaine+4

Now, we still have to finish the rear carbon deflector, the front grill (still not fixed for the look, looking at the 612 Ferrari style), the sides to cover the mufflers, finition on the wheels (they were not new) and a whole lot of finition before the molds !!!

Comming soon...

Post by **jif** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:58 am

nice

what flavour v8 is going in there?

Growler · Post by **Growler** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 11:23 am

I believe the LS6 Corvette engine. Lets hope it isn't the 454 big block variety as it will be waayyy to heavy. Probably the 350 more likely.

bfamus · Post by **bfamus** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 2:08 am

Yea,
I bought a LS6 with 6 speed man trany comming out of a 2005 CTS-V. Think it' gonna rock well

!

Mx5.7 · Post by **Mx5.7** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:23 pm

Hi All,
If you wanted a high horsepower engine but not the weight ( and bulk ) had you thought about the 454sbc crate engine with claimed 600hp at 6,400 rpm and 584 lb-ft at 4,500 ? Also wasnt the LS6 a 454bbc ?

Cheers Folks

John

Growler · Post by **Growler** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 9:38 pm

Now...I could be wrong but I believe the LS6 was a big block from the 70's. The later versions LS6 is the small block which is the same engine in some of the Corvettes and the Holden Commodore (5.7).

bfamus · Post by **bfamus** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 5:37 am

The LS6 is the aluminum 5,7 liters that they put in Z06 corvettes and Cadillac CTS-V. This engine produce 400hp stock

bfamus · Post by **bfamus** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:23 am

Hi again....
Here we are at week 5, preparing finition touch before moulding and then TOTAL DESTRUCTION of this package (This will be the most crazy video of all

)

And for those who are following this Wide Body miata project, here is the latest video filmed yesterday in Drummondville, Qc: http://www.bfamus.tv/watch.php?mdid=413 ... ght+week+5

And now in pictures:

For those of you who understand french, I'm askin some questions in the video... If you want to get back to me with your ideas, it would be great !

SOME MORE PICTURES HERE : http://www.bfamus.tv/watch.php?mdid=413 ... ght+Week+5

Thanks again following my project of a lifetime ! To be continued in about 10 days !roject of a lifetime ! To be continued in about 10 days !

Mx5.7 · Post by **Mx5.7** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:55 pm

Hi Guys, Not trying to be a no it all but over here I havent heard of an LS6 in any Commodores and nor has the local Holden Dealer ( they seem to believe that there was only the LS1 and LS2 but I know that there was an LS6 but was only a BBC...If anyone can find any different information can you please send it to me so I can be corrected cheers) Also 400hp sounds respectable ( I have read somewhere that the corvette puts out like 400kw and we get the detuned version...unfortunatly )

bfamus · Post by **bfamus** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:11 am

LS6

GM LS6 engine in a Chevrolet Corvette Z06LS6 can also refer to a 454 CID Chevrolet Big-Block engine of the 1970s
The LS6 is a higher-output version of GM's LS1 engine and retains the same capacity. The initial 2001 LS6 produced 385 hp (287 kW) and 385 ft·lbf (522 N·m), but the engine was modified for 2002 through 2004 to produce 405 hp (302 kW) and 400 ft·lbf (542 N·m) of torque. The LS6 was originally only used in the high-performance C5 Corvette Z06 model, with the Cadillac CTS V-Series getting the 400 hp engine later. The V-Series used the LS6 for two years before being replaced by the LS2 in 2006. For 2006, the Z06 replaced the LS6 with the new 7.0L LS7.

The LS6 shares its basic block architecture with the GM LS1 engine, but other changes were made to the design such as windows cast into the block between cylinders, improved main web strength and bay to bay breathing, an intake manifold and MAF-sensor with higher flow, a camshaft with higher lift and more duration, a higher compression ratio and a revised oiling system better suited to high lateral acceleration. [1]

The casting number, located on the top rear edge of the block, is 12561168.

Applications:

2001-2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06
2004-2005 Cadillac CTS V-Series

Mine was issue from a 2005 CTS-V Cadillac...
The wikipedia link here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_LS_engine

Mx5.7 · Post by **Mx5.7** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 11:45 am

Hello again All,
I apologise to all and I appreciate the information given to me by Antony ( Bfamus ) and look forward to watching his progress with his project as I build mine at the same time. Have you thought about what diff you will be installing Antony ?

bfamus · Post by **bfamus** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:42 am

Hi John,
Please don't worry with this, we are here to share and discuss and I could have been wrong

!!!
For the diff, It's actually a stock Ford 8,8 out of a V8 97 Thunderbird. Honnestly, I don't even know if it's LSD

... the gear, if I read the web would be 3,08 (very low). I'll start with this and I will see.

My plan would be to change the actual ration to 3,73 LSD...
$$$$ again

Mx5.7 · Post by **Mx5.7** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:26 pm

Hi Antony,
That really is strange how they do their engine codes...Too hard to keep up with them

Have you spoken to a guy named Martin at Monster Miata in San Marcos, California? I got my diff etc off him ( just to make it easier for me

) He uses the 7.5 diff cos on the stock Miata ( not the wide body like yours

) the half shafts touch the shock towers. I would think that the 3.08 should be fine ( 60MPH should be at like 2000RPM ) but then it all depends on what you are wanting to do with it. I went with 3.27 so should be ok for street, strip and circuit but im building it to drive when I feel like it

With a ratio 3.73 I would be thinking that you are building it for strip ??

All the best

John

bfamus · Post by **bfamus** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 2:54 am

Honnestly, there are so many modification made that i don't know how it's gonna feel. The wheels are so big, this will also make a huge difference... I will try it like that and see ! Will let you know for sure

For Monster Miata, never talk to him... not yet though...
New video comming soon...

bfamus · Post by **bfamus** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:26 am

Here is my most recent home made video http://www.bfamus.tv/watch.php?mdid=443 ... +V8+week+6

Finally, we just finished the front bumper, the two holes will serve one for foglights and the inside one for brake breathing with a functionnal conduct.

Here, the front bumper:

Here a tails light picture:

Side covers, covering exhaust like I explained earlier (not finished yet):

And finaly, here the preview after 6 weeks of hard labors;

bfamus · Post by **bfamus** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:31 am

Here is my most recent home made video http://www.bfamus.tv/watch.php?mdid=443 ... +V8+week+6

Finally, we just finished the front bumper, the two holes will serve one for foglights and the inside one for brake breathing with a functionnal conduct.

Here, the front bumper:

Here a tails light picture:

Side covers, covering exhaust like I explained earlier (not finished yet):

And finaly, here the preview after 6 weeks of hard labors;

Post by **jif** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:44 am

Hi Antony

are you using the FM v8 kit or are you going to 'roll your own' ?

I see you're in Quebec .. were you in NZ before?

anyhow - keep us posted!

cheers - Jeff

bfamus · Post by **bfamus** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:24 pm

No it's all custom made...
I'm in Quebec (Qc)
you?

bfamus · Post by **bfamus** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:58 am

So by the time Jimmy's working on producing the parts (it's a little longer because he had a car accident... :bang: but he's not too bad !) we just started working on the mechanical aspect.

Ryan (my mechanic) had the time to put the engine in it's hole 2 times in the first 3 hours the car was in it's garage! He rocks !!! I haven't made any pictures yet but I promess I do some next time. Here my first video of the Miata Monster LS6 !

http://www.bfamus.tv/watch.php?mdid=740 ... a+LS6+swap

bfamus · Post by **bfamus** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 10:43 am

Watch out those amazing video and feel the lightpowered V8 Miata against those muscle giants cars as they just loose it !!! Ha Ha !!!

Against a Mustang Cobra 2003
http://www.bfamus.tv/watch.php?mdid=743 ... g+Cobra+03

Against a Nissan 300ZX TT
http://www.bfamus.tv/watch.php?mdid=743 ... +in+tunnel

Against a Trans-Am with 410 whp !!!
http://www.bfamus.tv/watch.php?mdid=743 ... p+Trans+Am

And finally an inside cam to feel the V8 inside the cockpit!
Just MENTAL !
http://www.bfamus.tv/watch.php?mdid=743 ... a+on+track

I could not resist to share those videos with you as it's helping wait for my toy to be ready !!! Wish it can help you wait to sumer too...

1Hotmx5 · Post by **1Hotmx5** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:20 pm

Hi All,
Those just show you what they can do . Just some videos that I thought that you might also like.

Lexus Tiwn Turbo V8 Miata.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gncfIvMRdSs

Have you heard of this company? Hp seems abit low for a Blown V8
http://www.fastlane.com.au/Custom_Shed/AEC_Bullet.htm

Cheers

John

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bfamus · Post by **bfamus** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:49 am

Yeaaa thanks !
I've seen it before, should have shown you

!
Amazing hein ???

Growler · Post by **Growler** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:47 pm

1Hotmx5 wrote: Lexus Tiwn Turbo V8 Miata.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gncfIvMRdSs

This is at Ruapuna in Christchurch. Last time I was there there was a guy with a white MX5 running a 13B Turbo motor. That seemed pretty quick too.

1Hotmx5 · Post by **1Hotmx5** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:10 pm

Hi,
Yeah I thought that this was a NZ car but wasnt too sure as when I saw ( a few years back ) it didnt have the turbos so was unsure. I would like to put turbos on mine but I dont think that I have the room...will take another look when Ive finished it.

Cheers

John

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1Hotmx5 wrote:

Lexus Tiwn Turbo V8 Miata.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gncfIvMRdSs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gncfIvMRdSs)

This is at Ruapuna in Christchurch. Last time I was there there was a guy with a white MX5 running a 13B Turbo motor. That seemed pretty quick too.

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