Hayabusa Swapped Miata at Palmer full video Spec13 Motorsports

[@QuirkyMotorsport]

Really thinking this setup will be ideal for my “all the lightness and aero” project. Looking forward to more details!

[@spec13motorsports]

If you're all about lightness, this swap is DEFINITELY for you. We follow the Colin Chapman mantra: "simplify, then add lightness."

[@ThatguyPanda86]

Amazing stuff man. I live about 15 mins from the track and it’s always exciting to see new, innovative swaps

[@SkellerART]

It looks like the motor holds pretty well. The last video I ever saw of someone trying to Hyabusa Swap a Miata showed it constantly stalling so I was under the impression that the Miata platform was just too heavy to the Hyabusa motor.

[@spec13motorsports]

It holds up great! Very stout car power plant if you keep the load to a reasonable level. I'm not surprised they were stalling it a bunch, the clutch is extremely touchy. I still stall it from time to time haha

[@bryancooper4714]

Soon I will have a new engine. One much lighter and more powerful. - Palpatine's garage

[@spec13motorsports]

😂haha love it! You can all refer to us as "Palpatine's Garage" now.

[@xilix]

This car looks like so much fun. I live in Springfield and always meant to check PMP out. Maybe next spring.

[@Jmherbert7]

That looks so rowdy!

[@dadhats]

glad I read the description, I was about to ask 😂

[@utpham1719]

Hi Champ could you share what setup you have. Looking to do a similar setup in a Honda s800

[@spec13motorsports]

We developed a Hayabusa swap kit for NA/NB Miata and Exocet, it's specific to those vehicles. Check out the FAQs on our website, and feel free to email me with questions. I'd be happy to help you figure out how to busa swap your Honda! It's the a absolute best way to go for a light car, I promise you'll love it! spec13motorsports.com/blogs/news/frequently-asked-questions-faqs [e-mail]

[@234Nick]

...Who will be the first to add a turbo to this......?

[@spec13motorsports]

Haha why not you?

[@Weedsurgery]

Me! 😂

[@aletrip642]

It would be interesting to see a V8 Hayabusa mx5

[@spec13motorsports]

That would be ridiculous! It'd probably still be a weight savings over the the stock power plant haha

[@aletrip642]

@@spec13motorsports the torque output at low rpm may be enough to go uphill without any effort

[@Surfer_Dude858]

Theres a hellcat miata

[@spec13motorsports]

@@Surfer_Dude858 holy cow! Must have been some crazy Tetris to fit a cruise ship engine into a thimble! 😂

[@nickrains115]

This is awesome! How much does the car weigh with the busa engine? Have you turbo'ed one?

[@spec13motorsports]

@nickrains115 this car weighs 1,600lbs. We haven't turbo'd one yet, but we're working on a Turbo kit for next year. Personally, we prefer the stroker kits on a track build. Less power, but less weight and more reliable. For a street build, a Turbo would be incredible!

[@nickrains115]

@@spec13motorsports I'll keep an eye out for a video with the turbo kit!

[@xozindustries7451]

Is there any build videos on this?

[@spec13motorsports]

I actually just finished filming one that covers the build process at a high level. Keep your eyes peeled for this in the next week or so.

[@mw6563]

Looks like a lot of snap oversteer on the gas.

[@spec13motorsports]

I wouldn't call it snap oversteer, that's kind of a specific thing. It definitely power-over slides pretty easily though!

[@Jazzvibe3071]

What kind of lap times and on what tire setup?

[@spec13motorsports]

Well, this test day was done with the 4.3 diff which limited top speed to 100mph. Given that, I think I had a few laps in the low 1:50's. At limerock I got a chance to test with a 3.9 diff and did a 59s lap right off the trailer and then got black flagged for exceeding the sound limit. Both this car and the Exocet I built are running take-offs from my Spec Miata. They're 205 55 15 Toyo RR'S

[@xavierbrock8350]

What is the power and weight

[@spec13motorsports]

The car is 1,600lbs without driver, and has a gen 1 hayabusa which makes about 175hp. Our Exocet weighs roughly 1200lbs and has a gen 2 hayabusa making about 197hp.

[@superbarnie]

@@spec13motorsports Is this any faster than a Spec miata?

[@spec13motorsports]

​@superbarnie yes, it is MUCH faster than a spec Miata. It will likely be about NASA ST4/TT4 pace with stock motor and no aero, but I'm currently working on an ST3/TT3 trim which will have aero and a 1507cc stroker hayabusa engine.

[@dmcharlestt4945]

Hi, whats the cost on this build? And how hard is it to get the car down to 1600lbs?? Awesome stuff

[@spec13motorsports]

@dmcharlestt4945 the all in cost will vary depending on how you source the engine, either from a salvage bike and then part out, or buy every engine component you'll need individually. Buying a running salvage bike is a great option because after parting out all the stuff you don't need, you'll end up getting the engine for free and possibly pocketing a few bucks. The base kit price is $3800, and this includes virtually everything you'll need to get going other than shifter (there are several options) and ppf delete. Getting down to 1600lbs for a track only build would be pretty easy. There's just so much stuff you can delete if you're not worried about having heat or a radio. If you need to retain some luxuries such as lights or an interior, it may be a challenge. I'll be weighing v2.0 of this car soon. We did a decent amount of cutting!

[@dmcharlestt4945]

@spec13motorsports Awesome. And this is only for the NA miata? Or will you be doing an NB kit? Though I suspect I'd need to go turbo for the NB's extra weight. I'm looking to build purely for racing and the competition is a K24 civic doing 250whp weighing around 1750lbs.

[@spec13motorsports]

​@dmcharlestt4945 the kit works with na, nb, and Exocet. Rather than a Turbo, we would strongly recommend doing a stroker kit, like I'm the Radical sr3

[@dmcharlestt4945]

@@spec13motorsports Did a little more digging around about the project and looking at your kit, man you're brilliant! Looking forward to seeing more from you. For further questions, do you have a contact? (discord, FB, email) or should I just comment here on KZbin?

[@spec13motorsports]

@@dmcharlestt4945 you can reach us on Facebook: facebook.com/Spec13Motorsports?mibextid=ZbWKwL Instagram: instagram.com/spec13_motorsports?igsh=MW40YnFkOHc3amhiOQ== Or at [e-mail]

[@joslaleb_]

Do you think this engine will work great in a 2000lb car?

[@spec13motorsports]

It would work great, so long as you don't expect to go 200mph! Haha keeping the weight down is key. For instance, at 1,600lbs a speed of 130mph would be roughly equivalent kinetic energy to a Hayabusa motorcycle going 185mph.

[@Tanker_Wanker]

​@spec13motorsports what do you think a exocet weighs with this setup, 1450?

[@spec13motorsports]

​@Tanker_Wanker our Exocet Sport weighs 1195lbs, and our Miata is 1,600lbs

[@Tanker_Wanker]

@@spec13motorsports that's insane!! 🤯

[@AndyFuntown]

Do you have a lot of rake in the car? I lowered the rear of my ls3 a tiny bit (i can't remember the exact number, but it was two turns on each the rear coilovers) and my ability to put down power went up astronomically. It looks like you're fighting it on corner exit. Super cool car!

[@spec13motorsports]

There isn't much rake in the car, though less would certainly help. We also run 3 cars in spec Miata, and that's one of the only ways we have to tune suspension balance. It's amazing how much of a difference a half a turn makes!

[@borage7122]

Is there a kit for this swap? Id love to do it

[@spec13motorsports]

There is a kit! We've spent the last few years designing and testing. Check out our website for more details. Here's the link to our FAQs spec13motorsports.com/blogs/news/frequently-asked-questions-faqs

[@borage7122]

Thank you man! God bless!​@@spec13motorsports

[@owen8002]

this shit is so cool

[@spec13motorsports]

Thanks! I promise we'll upload more videos this track season. We're busy finalizing the header design and filling the first few orders. Stay tuned!

[@dgh6g33gf]

Where are you guys located and do you have an email? (I have further questions) (no about section on the channel) Seriously considering making the deposit if its refundable and I can find an engine.

[@spec13motorsports]

We're located in Syracuse, NY. Email is: [e-mail] Number: 315-288-0412 Feel free to reach out so we can discuss options on sourcing donor parts.

[@jessefletcher4415]

Do you have power steering?

[@spec13motorsports]

No, but with so much weight off the front tires, you don't miss it at all. The steering is much lighter than my Spec Miata on the same tires for comparison

[@julitacahyasari7265]

what transmission are you using?

[@spec13motorsports]

@julitacahyasari7265 the stock Hayabusa sequential transmission! With over 300lbs of weight reduction and around a 130mph top speed, loading does not exceed the factory hayabusa thresholds. This makes for a super fun, reliable track car!

[@julitacahyasari7265]

@@spec13motorsports Thank you, good and interesting information