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    Project Gold digger

    Well, I have been a happy roadster owner for about 4 years now and I think its time for some change. Sadly the little 1.8L just wasn't fulfilling my need for speed lol. So I started doing some research and started coming up with a plethora of options i.e turbo, super charged, motor swap and a built n/a engine. So one day my buddy decided to go a different route with his build of higher HP and i got handed a 1UZ-FE and i said why not. so thats how i ended up deciphering you can say. Yes I know the engine specs aren't through the roof and yes i know that the after marked support isn't the biggest but the challenge is what i'm looking for. I have the resources and the space so why not.


    This is the donor car we pulled from. a lexus sc400
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    This is the car
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    This is the car now
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    more progress to come soon

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    Admin / Pit Boss / Miataholic Phatmiata's Avatar
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    this will be a fun swap to watch!

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    4,000 rpm - entering the fun zone DK Wolf's Avatar
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    what the hell are these? Pictures for ants?!
    1994 Mazda Miata, 1992 Mazda Miata Sold, 1995 Mazda Rx7 (500hp) Sold, 1999 Subaru GC8 (310hp) Sold

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    Lol sorry il make sure to have bigger pics im a pic up loading newb

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    so looks like im going have to modify a oil pan. the engine doesn't sit far enough back and it sits to high.
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    once i cut out the new aluminum I'l post more pics

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