How Much Did it Cost To V8 SWAP MY MONSTER MIATA?!? Is it worth it?

[@redlinedyl]

Would you do a V8 Swap? What would throw in one of these tiny Miatas?

[@jamesmancuso3666]

I would love to do a 9k rpm 289 aluminum sbf with a 6spd organic dual clutch and a 9" ford lsd. Granted the upgraded suspension, wheels, tires, etc. $8k for solid starter chassis and another $50k for the extras. If labor was done by me then it is still way cheaper than anything new today that could compare. If a trustworthy shop did it then another $30k for labor? So $80k for a killer Miata? Sounds like a bargain. Or as you say dirt cheap you could possibly make out with a good $10k of second hand parts and pieces. Any way you go about it you end up having fun.

[@ryanhill7318]

I LOVE the idea of a modern Shelby cobra, solid reliability, parts availability, and the ultimate sleeper. It gets to the point though where a built miata 1.6 and a moderate turbo setup would be reliable enough and far less money. That sound though!

[@rachelrandolph2579]

A BEAST!! Great video :)

[@redlinedyl]

thank you :)

[@gmak8430]

Super clean build Broski.

[@redlinedyl]

Thank you!!

[@saneauto]

Great Idea Im glad you did this. I can't believe I didn't do a video like this for most of my projects. Oh wait now I remember, I didn't want to know how much my dumb a$$ spent on my crazy addiction.

[@redlinedyl]

Felt that haha! Not looking forward to when I do my S4 build list and Foxbody cost!

[@datboi1448]

Good vid can’t wait for more to come 🤙

[@redlinedyl]

Thank you!!! We got some 🔥 on the way for sure.

[@justinhill9965]

Yessir. 1 5/8 headers 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@redlinedyl]

you know it 😉

[@iamdigss]

monster dyl redline miata!

[@redlinedyl]

Hmm… maybe I should rename the title?

[@RaceRedFairmont]

i just subbed to your channel , on my channel me and my wife race and we swapped an lq9 into a 98 mustang . love the v8 miata !!

[@redlinedyl]

Thank you!! I will be posting about my Turbo fox whenever the weather clears! Also, a Fairmont is on my want list!!

[@jhenson5168]

Yeah I'd do swap. Cheap Miata, wrecked early 00s corvette. Call up my cousins that weld for a living, and then throw it in my paint booth and she's ready to go

[@redlinedyl]

Prices are though the roof currently. Not a bad plan though. LS one is next for me!

[@scooter1391]

Fab_it_ garage did it for 7k I'm doing one now I hope cheaper than that I fab all mine own stuff including a rear shortened solid 8.8 diff with ladder bars systemhopping to supercharge it been looking for a used supercharger just mist one for 800

[@z.g.1638]

Yeah... but what's up with the car you're trying to keep warm? 🤔

[@redlinedyl]

Haha, good eye. That’s my next project :) 47 Lincoln Continental. Has full power options from factory back then!! Grandparents were the original owners and brought it here from Cali. Thinking TT LS. Can’t wait to feature yours on the channel!

[@ceoofshrek9735]

was thinking about doing a big block swap on rescue junkyard Miata, definitely gave me a heads up on what I'll need thanks.

[@redlinedyl]

You’ll love it!!

[@ceoofshrek9735]

Sure will

[@bennettjohnson2631]

Coyote swap?

[@redlinedyl]

One day!

[@DustyGazungas]

Yeah not 2k.... And why not opt for 350? Booo

[@30tc]

weirdo

[@treyjones9550]

Looks like hot air intake.

[@treyjones9550]

Dumps