LS3 V8 ND Miata | The Modern Shelby Cobra

[@sarasotasupersportperformance]

Thanks everyone for the great feedback, and thanks to the team at The Slip Angle! It was unparalleled fun putting the car through its paces on the twisty CT roads for this series. A lot of questions will be answered in the upcoming videos so I won't divulge the spoilers here...contact us via our site if you have specific questions that can't wait before ordering one for yourself!

[@boywonderrr71]

Would love to see a 10spd auto 8n this!

[@kennethalbert4653]

​@@boywonderrr71 WHAT !!?? Blasphemy !

[@jamesesenwein5152]

Your car is awesome, everything looks great! Curious if you can do the same with a ND2 or is it ND1 specific?

[@panamera53]

@sarasotasupersportperformance How much did this cost minus the cost to get the car? I tried looking on the website, but it doesn't show

[@BrockGrimes]

Agree an automatic option would be great. I'm a disabled veteran and as much as I like a stick, my knees like it less. In fact I sold my last stick shift after I got to ride the clutch for hours in traffic.

[@Stealth_Rider91]

Dude. I have been wondering why Flyin Miata stopped offering that package. Thank you for continuing their legacy on that. I will now refer people to your business.

[@TheSlipAngle]

:)

[@RealBearFace]

i think they stopped because of emissions reasons. something about the legal process.

[@typedrew]

Fucking EPA

[@ouch9326]

how about inline 3 toyota electric assisted turbo areo kit hypermiler

[@_Jonez_]

They did a video I think or I read on a forum that they were a small company with a handful of guys and they didn't have the manpower or the time to be doing those big projects for customers so now they stick to smaller work.

[@aceofspades6667]

This thing sounds glorious. I’m sure the shifting from tremec with steering feel and body feedback is unmatched in today’s market.

[@TheSlipAngle]

Agreed!

[@mattwiser7982]

What a little beast this thing is! It was a blast to film and edit this video!

[@JamesDBuzzard]

Nice work! 👌

[@verothacamaro]

This has to be one of the best "resto-mods" around and certainly my new favorite LS-swapped car.

[@pauloakes6952]

It’s just “mod”, as there is no restoration involved in a new car.

[@user-nu7on6nc5h]

Instead of resto mod, he meant bad azz car! ​@@pauloakes6952

[@buhketz]

I never thought about how the ND already resembled the old Cobras. This just made me realize the front end sort of resembles the newer Mustangs as well. A Coyote would fit better just for the niche of it but there’s nothing more glorious and timeless than that LS. What a marvelous piece of work this thing is.

[@chrisauten2039]

I agree. They should put together a Coyote crate motor version of this as an alternative. The high revving Ford motor would offer at least equal performance as well as a different feel and sound! In addition, if they really wanted the ultimate version (Supersnake anyone?), then offer a Stellantis one with a Hellcat combo! 😂

[@jub07]

Very cool. Good production value, good story. TBH, it felt very SavageGeese which is meant as a compliment. Excited to see driving impressions.

[@mattwiser7982]

This comment made my day… I’m a huge fan of them and love their production value. I do the best I can with the tools & time that I have and to even be put in the same ballpark as them is an amazing compliment in my eyes.

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you!

[@shanedini6679]

I thought the same. They are the absolute pinnacle. I’ve been watching this Channel for years now and this is the best yet.

[@dantrevino6193]

Incredible news. I'm so glad you kept doing the LS swap. I saw one of these Flying Miata LS swapped cars at the track and it was amazing. I loved the way it was killing the Corvette guys at the track in the straightaways, and they couldn't do anything but lose ground. Ultimate sleeper car. Interested in the handling and track experiences so far band dyno and lap times. C'mon Lawrence, please, tell me more!

[@nmauch]

Been a fan of FM for decades. Great to see you taking this to the next level.

[@TexasRiverRat31254]

Great car! It's really good that you picked up this program and kept it going. Don't need music over the sound of the car.

[@RandallWhitted]

I love my 2SS 1LE 6th gen Camaro, but this is the dream. Chevy's LT and LS engines, that sweet Tremec, and the Miata experience all in one - just awesome.

[@PaulAngileri]

The ND Miata really is the total package to do this with. Especially the RF body. It’s a perfectly sized package that looks great and has all the modern stuff and some of the best driving dynamics.

[@YavuzAlavi]

Love the build, you can see the pride and passion Lawrence puts into these cars.

[@BANANAHAMMER420]

All I can is WOW!!! That is an absolute amazing build. The attention to detail on that build is next to NONE!! It would take me awhile to drive it just because I would be stuck looking at everything done to it. That is an amazing build! 👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@maxcactus7]

Y'all straight up shoved a Tyrannosaurus Rex inside a kitten's body!!! Impressive as hell!

[@FurkanCemTurfanda]

That's what she said.

[@Jjclpz]

That sounded illegal 😂

[@griffin7038]

This is my end goal dream car. Please stay in business Lawrence. I’ll be seeing ya soon.

[@305dadecounty_grabberbluem5]

The Miata is such a phenomenal sports car platform just originally -- - swap a V8 and you have, hands down, a super car killer!!!!

[@RapidRoscoe]

Had me at the Bucee's hat. Seriously, though. Great presentation/editing in this video. The passion and intellect this man has will hopefully propel him to great sustainable success. Best of luck to SSSP!

[@mattb4353]

Great video with some really good filming. Looking forward to Quinns review

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you!

[@mwtwaz]

Its a beautiful build i hope they or someone else have initiatives to open one in Australia

[@Kamui..]

awesome ! Finally a real motor in this car

[@brian5030]

OMG....what a beast. If only it could be transfered to RHD, I'd love that available here in Australia. Great work!!

[@David_Watts]

Man oh Man!! You can just see, with the way it behaves, that this is a solid piece of machinery. Just looks amazing and has a prowess that conveys quality all the way! Excellent work, Sir. Something to definitely be proud of... congratulations 👍👍

[@rcmakingtracks18]

That's one sick mx5... brilliant. John

[@bombconnery]

Gonna need all the b roll you got on this monster! What a beauty!

[@christiang-berg8490]

I could probably never afford one, but if I had the money to spend on a really cool car - this would be the one! 😁

[@theburias]

Well, now I gotta take my 94 ls2 Miata for a spin after work today lol! I can’t imagine a cammed ls3 with 3.91s in such a light car. I’m still scared of my factory ls2 with 3.73!

[@TheSlipAngle]

Awesome! Like Lawrence said in the video, it’s very snappy…

[@philpoley8180]

Awesome work man! I’m a VW/American Muscle car guy and have always wanted to see someone give this car the power it deserves. Bravo!

[@bobbyrios2k223]

This is one hot miata 🔥🌶 sick build this guy and company are offering

[@N3RF4LIF3]

Bravo, the old time philosophy of doing it right and thorough the FIRST time. You, sir, have become a craftsman of boutique sports cars.

[@MrAllstar]

This guy makes really classy builds, epic!!

[@TransformHypnosis]

Cannot wait for more content on this

[@M3_86]

With new cars being so soft and unengaging I’ve been looking at older cars. This is great rendition of an “older” car especially looking to be a Shelby cobra!

[@lain_1262]

very likable guy

[@timothybracken1728]

OH MY GOD this sounds so sick wow ! beautiful job

[@benedictroberts678]

Miata go WHEEEEEEEEEE

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Seems like one of the funnest driving experiences

[@TheSlipAngle]

It is something else for sure!

[@princequestly2218]

What an absolutely phenomenal Car. It sounds so good. 😻

[@renek3840]

this car, streetlegal for german roads... that's a dream. Two dreams in one car, an american V8 and a Miata... oh god... i just fall in love❤

[@EVOVIISWE]

@@renek3840 My car has a European Union approval, it should be possible to register in any EU member state. It might be for sale.

[@brucewiser9270]

Really well done conversion on an ND, must be a blast to drive! The video came out great as well, looking forward to the other 3 videos!

[@FlyinGato]

Very well done video, I’ll have to go to Sarasota and check it out, maybe do my own little review video

[@davidmccaughan2710]

Dream Car, glad to see all that work FM did found a home! Looks like Lawrence has made it his own in many ways. Can't wait to see that bell for more!

[@bartr277]

Great video! Good luck to Lawrence!

[@K0okyKats]

Good God. I have a 2022 Black ND RF 3000mi garage queen. Can only dream to transform it into that "thing"...🥰

[@jamesrogulski5676]

This is glorious. I hope to own one one day. The 5.3 with Tremec in this body is just...choice....

[@DaywalkerAlpha]

That car is gorgeous

[@masterkendro]

Insane

[@wallnuts7]

This is incredible, I would love to pick up one off these in my life time!

[@TheSlipAngle]

It's certainly a very special car!

[@WillDaRosa]

It would be interesting if Mazda dropped that inline 6 turbo they have in the cx90 into an mx5. Not as fast as an LS, but would be pretty quick.

[@EVOVIISWE]

I got one of FM's very few DIY kits back in 2018/2019, built it myself but with an LS7. I got 517hp at the wheels, so it makes for an interesting ride, that's for sure 😎 Mine gained about 150kg/300lbs but then gained almost 400hp, and the front rear balance hardly shifted at all, still very close to an even 50/50. I'm really amazed how this little car handles all that power with such grace. It's obviously an expensive conversion, but the level of detail and quallity that goes into it are really exceptional, and it really looks, feels and behaves like a factory built car. You could of course compare it to other similar priced modern sports cars, but how many gives you that true sports car feel from a RWD, manually shifted, NA engine car? And you will probably be the only one with such a car at any car meet etc. you show up to. If my numbers are correct, FM built 8 turn key cars including their own, and then sold 4 DIY kits, that's a total of only 12 cars, compare that to any so called limited edition car. And to all of you who has nothing better to do than bashing on this saying that it's not a moden AC Cobra and that it should have had a Ford motor bla bla bla, just go build something your selves instead and have some fun. It's obviously no modern AC Cobra, but it's built with the same philosophy, small light sports car with a big V8. And just for the record, no modern Ford V8 would have ever fitted in the ND like an LS. @Lawrence, thanks, it has been nice chatting 👍

[@rankinmg1]

I was fortunate enough to see one of the flying Miata conversion cars, one word, awesome! The detail in the workmanship and the quality of the parts outstanding had a conversation with the owner and while it was a pricey swap not much more than my C8 Corvette!!

[@carguy7627]

Glad you're continuing the work of the V8 Miata. I hope your business does well and that as a result this is just the first step in a growing business. I don't think that you mentioned the weight, but hopefully it has remained low.

[@Hawk7886]

If it's anything like most V8 miatas, they generally only gain a few hundred pounds over stock and become slightly front biased.

[@cerleywood]

I saw the tag on the car and my first thought was Florida Man is at it again.

[@aaronmcneal1698]

Man, I'm right across Rt 60 on the other coast from you. I know where to go when I get my next car. That car is exactly what I want

[@timdavis3978]

Looks lush,lovely sound and looks well designed and locked together. I have this model with 184 but your model is a dream. No chance in Uk sadly!

[@Multitaskertools]

Very impressive; and thanks for your service

[@ml.2770]

Nice clean installation.

[@simbaroberts8210]

What’s the price?

[@PinChE_LoCo]

New dream car unlocked

[@bradc01x]

You never expect to hear that exhaust note from a miata.

[@rfactorgo39]

Cant wait for more videos

[@kennethalbert4653]

Car is awesome. Best of luck in this venture !

[@user-ff1hn7ve9e]

The V8 Bullet mazda was a limited edition production made in QLD Australia in 1999 .

[@Element_y]

Lawrence, this is incredible. Fantastic work, living the dream. Personally I'd love to see an AJ126 (Jag Ftype SC motor) swap in an ND but this looks gnarly as heck.

[@pdexBigTeacher]

Somewhere in a car garage in heaven, Carol Shelby has a Texas-sized grin on his face.

[@kettle_of_chris]

I'd love to see Thottle House do an episode on this car! If I could afford one of these, it'd be in my driveway right now. Best wishes for you and your awesome business!

[@sportsfanivosevic9885]

All power to you sir. Would love to see a transaxle conversion one day.

[@scooterdon8365]

I too want to know weight and balance change, and maybe price range… a thoroughly prepared and tight car clearly deserves a non-dyi premium

[@calhun1567]

Awesome man. Truly awesome. I want one so bad.

[@amiller2121]

Wow, sign me up. What a car!

[@rdanielbyrd]

Awesome stuff brother. Love the buccees hat

[@hunterdelgado2402]

Damn this guy has a bucee's hat and a Barbe shirt, he must live at that track

[@peterportelance9804]

OÔOOH ! ...Whath a Mix Beast 😎.👍 💙

[@VirgiliusRomanus]

Amazing , Phew man . wow

[@user-cy9by7wo9d]

Whats the cost and lead time?

[@peteralexandersitzwohl8560]

bro... im in love. and i already have a ND

[@vcupiano]

A frickin v8 is insane that thing just needed a turbo with a good intercooler and a tune.

[@Michael-lz3bk]

This is the perfect sports car I want one!

[@sdlausen1]

Incredible! How much would a basic conversion cost?

[@mitchell9937]

Starts around $60k

[@sdlausen1]

@@mitchell9937 it's $60k + you providing a Miata???? If so, that's quite expensive for an LS swap and mods.

[@Hondatsun_Dan]

​@@sdlausen1.... 🤦‍♂️... ya didnt watch the video didya? Miles beyond a "swap and mods." EVERYTHING under the car is BESPOKE to the build and BRAND NEW. Nothing but the control arms from the ND remain.

[@sdlausen1]

@@Hondatsun_Dan you think this car is worth $80k

[@Hondatsun_Dan]

@@sdlausen1... "worth" involves perspective. If i had 80k to blow, no - I would spend my money differently. Do i think the cost is fair for the build - ABSOLUTELY. LS3 CRATE MOTOR = $10k. Tremec 6060 with custom gearing $7k+, spec built 218mm rear diff $3k+. We are already @ 20k for basic driveline. Custom driveshaft, halfshafts, crossmembers, steering rack. Bespoke fox racing / eibach suspension, exhaust manifolds... brake package HEAT SHIELDING...countless other necessary bits that need fabricating....easily another $15-20k Stiill not a penny paid in labor for actual assembly. $20k left to build it professionally by a dedicated specialist and staff DIRT CHEAP. @ $100hr the whole build must be done in under 200hrs. 1 week for a staff of 5 people @ ZERO BUSINESS PROFIT and no accounting for overhead business costs.

[@local56]

Amazing car, what a sound ❤

[@WizardTerence]

Sounds incredible ! How much to get this done. What ball park are we talking about here ?

[@leward]

If y’all are looking to hire a driver for those first 500 mile break-ins, my resume is on deck 😎

[@PaullHutchh]

If I ever save enough to get this done I will... Simply breath taking engineering 👏👏

[@shootretro8121]

Wasn't expecting route 72 rollers! Drive it all the time.

[@robotrobot12345]

I’m so tempted to give you my 2024 RF club. It’s only got 1365 miles. lol.

[@daveroberts1916]

Dream car for me

[@VS666]

what are we looking at for the white glove experience, 100k? i'm not arguing the cost of the driving experience, I'm already sold on an RF Miata with that powerplant and sound. i cant wait until someone puts a 5.2 Voodoo in an RF...a man can dream 😁

[@super8mate]

Yeah, I love the concept but $100k. There are a lot of other interesting cars out there.

[@Bullwinkle056]

Have they made the fuel tank larger? The old 351 Ford transplants had a range of about 100 miles.

[@qwert7208]

This is my dream car

[@05Rm250RideAlong]

Man I want one

[@BobbyDigital_100]

Man, your passion for this vehicle and what you do as a business is palpable even in this short video. Awesome man, congrats. And yes, I’ll take the hot cam💯

[@jackleonard2088]

Congrats and wishing you all the success. Love to be a customer one day.

[@danielshepard7357]

Bro this is awesome and I’m really thinking about this after I pay off my gt350.

[@roscoes-wetsuit1]

This is sick, curious on the total cost?

[@gwpeoples]

I heard from the internet it's about $75k in addition to the cost of a donor car (brand new RF starts at $36k, but I guess you could find a used one for less than that). So all told $100-120k before tax. Maybe a lot higher if my source was off. Which obviously puts it in competition with some big name manufacturer cars like the Z06 and 911 but I think this looks way cooler. The current gen Miata's styling is so underrated IMO, if it were any non-Japanese manufacturer people would be saying it's one of the sexiest cars being sold right now.

[@troyvan6952]

Awesome!

[@autofanist]

That car is sweet!

[@Judge_Jon]

I feel like this package on a Fiat 124 Spider would be more of a Shelby Cobra successor.

[@colinbowman8816]

The Pennywise chase stabilization is indeed creepy. Even when it's just a happy V8 Miata chasing you. Thanks for the nightmares.

[@SourenaJavadpour]

Are you able to share the approximate cost for the conversion?

[@mitchell9937]

You could buy an ND Miata, a 5th gen Camaro SS, and have enough money left over to buy another ND Miata, and another Camaro SS.

[@WizardTerence]

So about 50 thousand Canadian?

[@kens8903]

I thought it was about $70k usd w/o the car

[@TangibleExistence]

Great product, hopefully your time and energy goes into the future. This country is on the brink and we all need to re-focus on keeping this country so great people like yourself can do what you love for others.

[@peterk1410]

Looks Great 👍